Were to go after a Rega Planet 2000?

The Sony DVP9000ES is a mediocre redbook CD player. Not offensive, just not good. I did not listen to SACD when I owned mine, so I can't comment on SACD playback. It was a good DVD-Video player, but not exceptional. I doubt that you would prefer the Sony over the Planet for redbook CD playback.

That said, I can suggest the current Quad 99 CDP (not the old Quad 99). I have owned lots of players (but not the AA Prima :( ) and prefer the Quad to most that I have heard. It is an Absolute Sound Magazine recommended component and has gotten many rave reviews.

The Quad doesn't look like much, but it sounds great! It list for $1499 new and sells for about $850-1050 used. Make sure it is the current Quad 99 CDP (the "P" is important) and not the old Quad 99 CD player. There is a night/day difference as the original 99 was contract built and the new Quad 99 CDP is a Quad design.

Enjoy,

TIC

What about a Rega Jupiter?
If you like what the planet does just want more, within your budget you should look at:

Rega Jupiter
Naim CD 5, CD 5i, CDX
Densen 400 plus (a sleeper)
Exposure

Good Luck!

I agree with Muzikat.

If you really like the Rega planet 2000, Step up to the Rega Jupiter 2000. You won't look back. I purchased the Jupiter 2000 and i'm very happy.
Sounds just like what you're looking for.
You can buy one used for around $1000. used. If it's not your cup of tea, sell it for what you paid for it. It's a no brainer.
Rick.

The Prima will smoke the Rega hands down and it would be garanteed that you will like it a lot better. I've owned both for a long time and it's way better. Something else to consider would be the Arcam FMJ DV27A. I think I ultimately would take it over the Prima, it's just a little tighter and extended, plus if you care it plays DVDs with awesome pictuer quality.

Another thing to consider with the Prima is the fact that it does have a tube output with soldered in tubes that require replacement every two years. You will have to send it back to an Audio Aero tech to do this, the sound will gradualy degrade, so it won't be totally obvious when the tubes are going.

FWIW my Muse CD player trounced the Sony SACD player. Have also read terrific things about the Quad CDP and almost bought one myself but it did not have DVD so I got Muse which is neck and neck with a $5500 Electrocompaniet.