Vote best of these 7 CDP's

I vote for using a DAC instead. I have been comparing CDPs and DACs over the past several weeks and I was auditioining the newer models. The Electrocompaniet DAC sounded clearer, more detailed and thru a wider soundstage than the Mephisto II.X. The Chord DAC was even better. The Audio Logic DAC is also very good if you want to playwith tubes. I have the Sony SCD-777ES with Talon speakers. The Sony with the Talons sounded very harsh and bright that is why I did the auditions. The DACs made a huge difference. Email me if you want to chat.

Happy Listening.

Thanks for the replies so far. I have been looking into the Consonance as well, but am not familiar with the company and am consequently concerned re: longevity etc. Are they in any way affiliated with Rowland?
The Sony has continue to crop up as a top contender, due to the ability of playing both Redbok and SACD. But I have heard widely varied opinion of Redbook playback on the SCD-1. The nearest audio store from Cincinnati is Progressive in Columbus, about 100 miles away, making this even more difficult.

Regarding the DAC, I am using the Camelot Uther mk2. and am pleased with this unit (no preamp needed). The thing is, I am not really unhappy with my system, sonically, as it is. I have actually gotten to the point where I can sit back and release myself from the "critical listening syndrome". But I feel that the system has largely "outgrown" the transport a bit. The Lambda is also an older unit. And, while it has not given me problem one since I owned it, I think it may be time to upgrade. Too bad that Spectral SDR is out of my financial reach!!

I can think of 40 cd players that are far superior to the Sony SCD-1 on redbook. If you want to modify it for sacd, it is a good bet; otherwise forget it.

C'mon 1741, there's more to being an audio enthusiast than pecking away at a keyboard! Get off you recently turkey-stuffed butt and drive yourself to the dealer. ;-)
100 miles is nuthin! I figure a 90 minute drive would be worth it to go evaluate something that's important to you. If the dealer shows you a good time, buy something you like and be happy that YOU picked it after hearing it yourself, and not because somebody here told you it was good.

Of course, don't waste the dealer's time if you're planning on buying used off of Audiogon. That wouldn't be fair to the dealer. There's a lot of expertise at that dealer, and customer service, something that you're not going to get buying used. (And no, I'm not a dealer, just someone with a Moral Center and a conscience)