What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000

Surprised no one has mentioned the Rega Apollo yet - I bought it exactly for the OP's reason - more analog-like sound. Only $1100 new, too!

I have the rega apollo. I was wondering if there was anything markedly better. I was told to move up to the Saturn. I am still pretty happy with the Apollo, but I am one of those grass is greener guys -

Cary 303/300 used or their CDP-1 which is essentially the SS portion of the 303/300, imo.

Salvatore's recommended components list is a sham.

Take a look at the cdp and other components for the rankings not to mention the products he plans to evaluate.

It's littered with his friends' products.

A Canadian New York Times if you will.

Salvatore's recommended components list is a sham.

Say it ain't so, Bill! What, politics and ass-kissing in the world of high-end reviewing?! Oh, my world is shattered!!! I'm heading out to look for a tall bridge with a heavy amplifier to tie around my ankle....something on Salvatore's list, but I'll have to pick it up on the way to the bridge.