Favorite CD player around $2k or less used


I'm getting itchy finger on Audiogon regarding cd player. I love my Cary 303/200 but am toying with going for something tubey for a while, just for fun (Cary 308T?). So I thought I'd raise this question, again just for fun: what's been your experience recently with cd players that sell used for under $2k? (I like HDCD but not a show-stopper; SACD big plus, perhaps not realistic.).
Art
artmaltman
naim cdx very musical, does most things correctly. stay away from combo players since there will always be a compromise especially at lower pricepoint.
Modwright 999es at $1600-1900 used without a doubt the best tube cd/sacd/dvd player on the planet. Right up there with the best of the best depending on personal preference.
I use to own the Cary and find the Linn Ikemi sounds more like music. Used around $2K.

Good Luck!
Marantz SA14 placed atop the Neuance Platform. Total cost should be just under $1500. You will have a hard time beating it for under $5000.

Richard