Don't discount the Cary 308 players (tubed and non-tubed). Several folks have commented that they are not quite up to par with the 306/200, but for the price come very close. I second the EMC-1 recommendation.
I agree with all of the suggestions listed above. They are all excellent CD players. It is a matter of personal choice. I used to have a Cary 303/200 and I thought that it was very easy to listen to. I wound up purchasing a new Musical Fidelity A308cr CD player and I find that it is a much better match in my system. I would suggest that you find a Musical Fidelity dealer and listen for yourself.
I owned many Cary CDPs (303/100, 306/100 and finally the 306/200) I came across a great deal here on Audigon on the Electrocompaniet EMC-1 and decided to purchase it. I have never looked back. IMO, the EMC-1 was definiately the best player. Much more analog sounding than the Cary. The Cary did have very good resolution and dynamics, but in comparison, was more digital sounding. Jim
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