CD Player for around 3500?

Regarding Aloia, better take a good look inside before you buy. It may set a standard, but the standard will be for least desirable build quality. Remember, not to long ago all the rave that a certain magazine (you know the one went under)made over the Aloia stuff, 2 months later you can't give the Aloia stuff away.

I'm in the same boat as the asker. What about the new Granite 657 tube CD player at around $2900?

Dmll... I am curious what your findings on the build quality of the Aloia cd player and the sound are. I know the Aloia amps are extremely well built and were better sounding than the Wolcott amps in my system. Did they cut any corners?

Keis-If you want to know the nitty-gritty about the Audio Aero player, send my friend Jonathan an email he goes by the moniker Jtinn-he is VERY knowledgeable about all things audio but the audio aero is one of his favorites. He is sick at the moment but will get back to you when he is well, he will answer any concievable question you could have. To tell you the truth if money was no issue, I would still have a hard time chosing between the DP-75v and the Audio Aero Capitole, with digital there is a point where the law of diminishing returns happens and it happens quick- that is how good they both are and seeing that the Capitole is nearly half the price of the DP-75v it is appearant which is the better "value" in the group. Many people also rave about there Resolution Audio CD-55, though I have no personal experience with it so can offer no opinion. Good luck.
Tim

Tireguy I can't fault your taste but the Capitole is a long way from my $3500 mark. Its going for $6800.