The Best of the Best Well sort of - CD players



I am researching a new digital source that is in the middle of the 'REAL' high-end range and need some advice choosing.

Here are the units I am looking at:
Esoteric DV-60 combo,
Denon 5910ci combo,
Sony SCD-1 with almost all possible mods,
Rega Saturn,

Ayre cx7e,

Oracle 2500, (this player is gorgeous)
Simaudio Moon Eclipse LE, (this player is pretty)
Wadia 861, (this player looks serious about digital as do the Meridians)

DCS (oooops can't afford this one, strike it off my list)

The top 4 are my finalist, the Ayre is not out of the game based on what I have heard and the last 3 players may me out of my price range but, I havent totaly ruled them out yet. Cosmetics and CD sound quality are important to me. Being a combo player is a nice plus- (but not the end all factor in my decision) -if you look at my current gear as I do not have an upscaling DVD player and do own loooots of DVDs and hi-res audio disc ie: SACD & DVD-A but I mainly listen to CDs on my system.)

In my player I am looking for beauty, build quality, somewhat neutral, even tonal balance, bass weight and control, detail without being to bright or clinical, PRAT, less fatigue for long listening is nice but, not a top concern, I am not super concerned with soundstage or exact imaging just so the player is not too forward or lacking in width.

I mainly listen to electronic and underground tracks from the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands
Aphex Twin, Download, Orb, Massive Attack, Kid 606, Meat Beat Manifesto, Kraftwerk, Enon, Goldfrapp, Royksopp, DJ Shadow, UNKLE, Dead Can Dance, etc. I do listen to other stuff but, this is my main gig.

Below is my current equipment:
Parasound C2
Rotel 1075 (Soon to be replaced with Parasound A-51)
- Rega Jupiter
- Marantz 8400 combo hi res
Onkyo m501 amp for rear channels
Camelot Lancelot phono stage
Music Hall MF7
Monster Hts 5600 (Looking at Shunyata Research Hydra 8)

Infinity Prelude HTS fronts and center
Artisitc Audio Mobius rears
Velodyne CHT-10 for sub (soon to be replaced with Martin Logan or JL Audio)
Polk back rear channels, I dont use these except for 7.1 movies

PS3 bluray
360 hd-dvd
Wii

Sony wega 50" A2000 sxrd 1080p

cables are audioquest, kimber, harmonic technology, jps, ixos, voodoo, etc.

Sorry this is soooo long but, I wanted to be detailed before letting this loose. So ANY suggestions would be welcome from those with similar music taste or have auditioned one or more of these players or even want to sell one. I excluded stuff from MF, Classe, Cary, Krell, Levinson, Lexicon, Meridian (The last omission is for cost mainly because I only like the expensive 808i)

THX
optitron
Here is an update as to what I have done.

Please feel free to continue to post your questions/suggestions as they may help others. Later I may post my reasoning behind my decisions and a small review of each new piece.

Rotel 1075 (NOW Halcro MC50)
- Rega Jupiter (NOW Raysonic CD128)
- Marantz 8400 combo hi res (NOW Esoteric DV-60)
Monster Hts 5600 (NOW Shunyata Research Hydra 8)
Velodyne CHT-10 for sub (May be out of funds for now but will prob. go with a Martin Logan Decent)
For my main system I am also getting a new stand by Adoni and some new cables, etc.

I am also purchasing a new Denon AVR (prob. 3806 or 4308ci) to adopt my Rega and Marantz in another room.
Thanks Stringreen. Do you have a Cx5e? I believe this prob. is a fantastic machine. BUT as you can see I finally just jumped in with the CD128 and DV60. The Cx7e was really high up on CDPs I was looking at so maybe next time around.
FYI

I am still fond of the Oracle CDPs and the Consonace Droplet. Yes, stone me I think they are very sexy beast. The Moon Supernova and Andromeda are a little more straightforward in appearance but, still nice looking players. Classe Delta and Plinus players are gorgeous also. However, I think the Raysonic has the future/hi-tech look down pat without being overly gaudy----beautiful sound and design. Remember I am an artist and designer by trade so cut me some slack people. Sound is still the most imp. element.
Optitron.
FYI, I own around 1200 ambient,drone, electro-acoustic, techno-tribal, Berlin School etc. CD's.

I am speaking from my experience. But suit yourself, though.
Alextychkin says, "...it's mostly, money wasted on this type of music."

Thats not true. I listen to many genre's and IMO there are no more poor recordings in this particular one than any other.

I use the rule of thumb that states, you can not improve upon a bad source.

The Orcale is a fine choice, though I thought it was too expensive. I havent even seen a Raysonic yet so I cant comment there.