2nd system dedicated cdp: $500 Build quality a +


Looking for dedicated cdp with exceptional build quality for vintage system...no need for dvd,dvd-a,sacd,multi, or changer...primarly looking for very good sound and exceptional build quality...20 bit ok too...DEnon 1650 comes to mind...any others?
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An advantage of the New Tube 4000 is the ability to upgrade, including to an upsampler.
I would second the Music Hall. Exceptional build quality, and I think it has a vintage/retro look.
NAD C541i is a good inexpensive choice. Great sound, rave reviews. HDCD, good all around CDP. Under $250 used. TAS even made it a recommended product for 2 years in a row at that price point.

Really, a good choice. Build quality looks great, and I've never known one to have problems, but there have been some DOA after 2 years complaints. But many more folks swear they've had years and years of trouble free use.
Audio Refinement is actually YBA's "budget" line although Classe has some really nicely built CD players in their line up too. The CDP-1 is like a tank.