Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?

I have owned the Esoteric X-01LE & Audio Aero Capitole Mk.II SE amongst a few other good players.

However, if you are looking for a quality redbook player, make ceratin to at LEAST audition the AMR CD-77 prior to making a final decision. Not only does the player sound phenomenal, it also has a USB input for setting up a music server down the road.

Another vote for the AMR CD-77. After purchasing the unit for my personal system and hearing the player, we decided to represent the line, however we have no insight on a European sale. Look up a dealer!

Good luck on your journey.

There is also a new review up on Soundstage.

today I´ll listen to Esoteric X-01 D 2 vs. Audio Aero Prestige SE. I´ll keep you posted. Important for me is that the divice has to sound excellent through its unbalanced outputs as I use a single ended class A triode integrated amp which is outstanding and won´t be replaced for a very long time.

Frankpiet, the AMR CDP sounds great through its unbalanced outputs. That's how I am running mine.

Absolutely agree with Bob on the unbalanced outputs.

,,regarding the Ayre C5xe Universal player mentioned above... I have the unit, and it sounds its awsome best via the balanced outputs. The plastic tray is a non issue for me. It has been very reliable, and sounds great.