makersmark, i think you're *close* w/your comment about cd-players, but i'd up the ante to, say $200, mebbe a bit more if ya want a cd *changer*... of course, this is only accurate if you're using a modded art d/io dac, which will set you back $300-$500, depending on whether you can weild a soldering iron, or have to pay someone else to do the mods... ;~)
doug s.