If you are committed to getting a CDP look Brands and Models that have a VRDS
(Very Rigid Disc Clamping System) Transport and Sony KSS Laser.
VRDS was developed by TEAC and is used by the worlds finest CD players like Wadia, Krell, Spectral, DCS, Esoteric, Tascam, and TEAC.
Top of line: full metal,
Middle one: metal-carbon composite hybrid
Cheap one : full plastic.
I would say that Esoteric is your best bet for your budget
Check out - just above your budget
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa7ib2-esoteric-k01-cd-sacd-player-dac-cd-sacd-players
NEO was the best VRDS ever produced
https://www.esoteric.jp/en/technology/vrds_neo
DCS Vivaldi One
https://www.dcsltd.co.uk/products/vivaldi-one/
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/highend2017/highend2017_dcs.htm
Good luck
(Very Rigid Disc Clamping System) Transport and Sony KSS Laser.
VRDS was developed by TEAC and is used by the worlds finest CD players like Wadia, Krell, Spectral, DCS, Esoteric, Tascam, and TEAC.
Top of line: full metal,
Middle one: metal-carbon composite hybrid
Cheap one : full plastic.
I would say that Esoteric is your best bet for your budget
Check out - just above your budget
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa7ib2-esoteric-k01-cd-sacd-player-dac-cd-sacd-players
NEO was the best VRDS ever produced
https://www.esoteric.jp/en/technology/vrds_neo
DCS Vivaldi One
https://www.dcsltd.co.uk/products/vivaldi-one/
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/highend2017/highend2017_dcs.htm
Good luck