CD Player for my Jolida 707a

FWIW, I did a shootout of the JD 100A vs. the Rega Apollo and the JD 100A won hands down.

I like the Jolida idea. There are also a trio of good players available new in your price range - Cambridge Audio Azur 650C, Creek Evolution and Music Hall CD25.2. These all come ridiculously close to where high end was only a few years ago, and I think can hold their own with the Rega Apollo and Jolida, with much better physical build than the former. There is a player just outside your range new that you might also want to check out as well - NAD C-565BEE reviewed by Sam Tellig in the latest issue of Stereophile.

Count me as another who recommends the Jolida JD100A.

I had the 100a and it is just average, bold and warm because of tubes, but lacking detail because of an average DAC. The Cambridge cdps are very detailed and would compliment tube amplification better.

I would also recommend the Jolida 100A. Not only will it match up with another Jolida, but with the option of Tube Rolling you can fine tune the sound to your taste. I own one & it sounded better than other players I have tried in that price range with more flexibilty as a bonus.