pick me a cd player please-3k to 4k budget

If it were my money I would buy either a Wadia that has been to GNS, the Classe Omega (I think is the name of their flagship model, it's been a while...) or a Krell SACD standard.

There are lots of good units out there, but I don't have experience with the others...

I'd go with an Audio Aero Capitole MK2. Used will be a little over your budget but well worth it!

I love the GamuT CDP if still available. Reviews are excellent. I have been using one for 2yrs. + and no desire to change.

Hi

Look at a Space-Tech Lab DAC at about 3200$ cdn. It replaced my Gamut CD-1 ( I had it for 3 yrs).

The Gamut is no even close to the musical quality this Space Tech Lab DAC brings to my system. And at the moment, I am only using a cheap DVD player as my transport while I am looking for a quality transport. I am using an Atlas Opus as a digital cable ( an UHF recommended cable).

I am curious to hear this DAC with a quality transport.

Care about multi format or DVD? The Esoteric DV50s is a steal used at about 3k. Beat my Wadia 850 (unmodded).