Solid State CD Player under $2000

What would you consider to be the best solid state CD player (with XLR balanced outputs) money can buy for under $2000 (new or used)?

agiaccio09-16-2011 12:50pm

virgo_ref Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 74 posts 09-16-2011 at 07:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll second the Resolution Audio Opus 21.
mlauner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 09-16-2011 at 08:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Naim cdx2or 5x are both outstanding and can be found at comparable prices.
audiojedi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 09-16-2011 at 11:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FYI, Naim does not offer XLR outs-- just DIN. I would think that Ayre should be on your shortlist as they are said to be designed with balanced connections in mind. Haven't heard any myself but there are definitely players in your price range.
judsauce Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 147 posts 09-19-2011 at 05:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Bar81. Check out the Oppo BDP-95. It's resolution, staging and presence are miles above anything in it's price range. Plus, it's a universal player that gives you tons of options. I bought it primarily as a two-channel audio playback system (with XLR out). And I'm floored with it. It's also well under 2K. I think they are around 1,100$ new. Just my opinion.
jdub39 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 496 posts 09-19-2011 at 06:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oppo 95! without a doubt