Need help finding a CDP

I've owned the Classe CDP-1 and it is a very good player. I can't say how it would stack up against the current Classe players though, because I haven't heard them. The CDP-1 would be very near the top of my list if looking in your price range (<$1000). I've heard great things about the Rega Apollo, and it may be worth a listen as well. Rega seems to have a very good reputation for less expensive cd players. I owned a Rega Planet once many years ago, and thought it was a good value, but not an overly stunning player. I haven't heard the Apollo though, so I don't know how it would compare to the Classe CDP-1.

Happy hunting,

John

The Apollo is a great choice. It is kind of forward and has lots of energy in all registers. Some might find it a little too intense.

I have an Audio Aero Prima mk2 and like it a lot. That would be my recommendation. But there are many options. Best thing for you to do is get one that strikes your fancy and see what you think. If you buy used and don't like it, you can get most of all of your money back. There is no substitute for experimentation.

Arthur

Thanks for the advise gents, I purchased a Rega CD player this evening and plan on getting my hands on a Classe unit as well to see which one I like better, some also advised on a Cambridge unit, so that will be on my list as well. This should be some good fun.

Congrats Soundgravy. The old AudiogoN buy-n-try method is really the best way. You can listen side-by-side, and keep the one you prefer. I do this quite a bit.
Keep us posted on the results.

Regards,
John

Update---

Well, I went through a couple of CD players, A Rega Jupiter 2000, a new Rotel RCD-1070 and 2 Classe players. The Rega was a very nice sounding unit, but wasnt quite what I was looking for.
Then someone suggested the Classe CD/DVD1, I purchased one from the for sale ads here and when I received it the video portion was not working, plus it just didnt sound right, the seller agreed to send it back to Classe for me to have it fixed, but when he found out that Classe was going to upgrade the DAC's on the video side for free, he then wanted me to pay him an extra $150 to keep the player since it raised the value. I dont think so...so I sent it back to him.
I then tried a Rotel RCD-1072, it didnt cut the mustard either.
Then I found another Classe Cd/DVD1 and thought I would give it another try, and I am glad i did. This unit had the HDCD upgrade and was newer than the previous unit and sounded wonderful. Took my system to a whole other level.I ended staying up until 4 am listening to music.
All in all it was a fun trip, I learned alot about different players and learned that you really cannot ask someone how something sounds, you just have to hear for yourself. Thanks for all the advice gents.