Being that the Meridian 508.24 was one of the best in its days the $5k Hegel Mohican may be the contemporary replacement.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hegel-mohican-cd-player/
https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1033-hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-playe...
http://hifiknights.com/reviews/sources/hegel-mohican-cd-player/
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-player/
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hegel-mohican-cd-player/
https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1033-hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-playe...
http://hifiknights.com/reviews/sources/hegel-mohican-cd-player/
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-player/