Best CD Player for Classical Music?


I realize that a CD player that is good for classical is good for anything, but the reason I was specific is because the classical section of my CD collection is the fastest growing section. And not being very familiar with classical music I rarely heard it live. But now I'm going to more concerts and I'm looking for a CD player that can get me close to what I'm hearing live.

To be more specific, most of my classical listening has been through my system and not live. But when I hear it live it sounds softer, smoother, and flows more naturally. It sounds effortless, unforced, more relaxed. I then realize how "hard" sounding classical music sounds through my system. It may be that it's digital that makes it sound hard, but I'm not going analog right now so please stick with the CD player recs : )

I'm looking for something for my headphone system. My headphone amp, a Grace 901, is a highly resolving amp so a quality source really shines through. My favorite instruments are the cello, violin and piano and I would prefer to find a CD player that excels at making these sound natural. I'd also like something that is not too forward.

Maybe I'm crazy thinking I can find what I'm looking for in a CD player, but please let me know if you have any recommendations. I'd like to find it if possible. Thanks.
budrew
The wadia is a very good choice but for your taste in classical music you might also check out EMM and Audio Aero. Emm is too new and diccicult to audition but you can probably find an Audio Aero. I tested it against the Wadia and I bought the Capitole Mark II from Audio Aero. For less money the Audio Aero Prima might just be your ticket.
Did I compare the Marantz to other players? No. I wanted a 2 channel player, which meant either the Marantz at 3K, the Krell at 4K, or the Classe at 8K. The press has been mixed on the Krell, and I must say I was never thrilled with the looks! (I couldn't afford it anyway, and yes, I know looks are not supposed to matter.) Being that the Marantz was the only one I could afford, it made the decision easy. There were also some good reports on the Marantz version 1 regarding its 16 bit and SACD playback. I'm just glad now that I can get back to listening to the MUSIC.
Room acoustics, power and vibration control will make you or break you. Power and vibration control affect digital playback more than most people reallize. As for lack of edge and a 'live' vs 'digital' sound, my vote is for belt drive transports. Redbook only, though.