backup cd player

I was just thinking that it may be a good time to get into computer audio. Instead of buying a back up CD player that you won't use after your main player gets fixed, a PC will probably stay in your system as an alternate source.

I agree with the Oppo 105 recommendation. It can also act as a backup to a DAC. I bought one to use while my Ayre QB-9 was being upgraded to DSD capability.

I was in a similar situation, I was without my CDP for six months while I waited for its return from repair. I picked up a new Oppo. It does sound good and I was able to slide it over into my video system which was an upgrade.
Another really good CDP (if you can find one) is the Music Culture MC 501A. It sounds MUCH better playing CD's then the Oppo, and the Oppo sounds pretty darn good with CD's. MBL makes the Music Culture MC 501A.

Thanks guys...ive been digging in the research for the standout...got to say the oppo looks like its winning.I did look at the others as suggested too...will be at this point just for 2 channel playback.
I also want to be able to send it for repairs,if necessary...my main player is made not in us...so who knows...I cant even get ahold of the guy that owns the shop were I purchased it.
so a simple player (w/performance) gets it at this point...kind of done with the higher dollar route at this point.

Onkyo C-7000R. 26.5 lbs, 2 Burr-Brown TOTL PCM1792 chips in parallel. Pure CDP though, no SACD, no digital inputs. Disclaimer: I've never heard it. But if I were looking for a current production CDP, this would've been my choice on specs purely.