Need help choosing new CD player

A used BAT VK-5, A used EMC-1 Stick to one box if possible. SOmetimes the DAC + trans can be not easy. You get jitter and the possibility of a non true 75ohm Digital cable being used. If possible keep all the cables the same.

Check out the Arcam FMJ CD23T. It's an excellent player and an outstanding value for $2199 list.

You might want to take a listen to the Gamut CD-1.I've owned some expensive unit]last:Burmester 001} and I am enjoying this even more.No tubes and asking price is $2999.You should be able to get a discount and will outperform the Arcam and AAero,IMO,in the same price range.Happy hunting.Tom

The Sony SCD-1 is available from a few outlets (J&R Music World and Oade Brothers) for $3,000 delivered. This was Sony's first SACD player and its flagship player. I just bought one--it is built like a tank--weighs nearly 60 lb. Once you've broken it in, it sounds terrific, and it should last forever. It's like getting a great CD player with SACD thrown in for free.