Best sounding CD player

@dvdgreco

I would recommend at least a reach out to @bigkidz (Vu Jade Audio). I believe that they could modify and markedly improve your Cary. Just a good alternative for consideration.

Charles

@vthokie83 

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Charles

+1 @soix separate dac and transport, will get you well into the future. 

Jay's cdt2-mk3 with Gustard X26 PRO is my rig. Top value for the money. 

Just wanted to throw my .2cents. 
I absolutely love my Pioneer Elite PD-65 modified by Musical Concepts.

It's an old 90s CD player that has some awesome components, a ton of copper use, and super solid platter transport.  The DAC chip set, higher end components, and "Legato Link*" make all music sound pretty amazing.  *Legato Link is a filtering/EQ treatment that varied some over the years.  Some thought it harmed sound, some found it enhanced.  In my system it greatly benefited detail and presence along with massively enhanced the sound stage vertically and forward.  
It always sounds better than streaming thru a really good DAC.  Just sounds "more".