Best CD Player for 800-1500 Used

I too own the Quad 99 CDP.I also own a modded(parts connection)Music Hall 25 and a modded(parts connection) Jolida 100.I have not reached the 50 hour mark with the Quad.The more i am listening to this player the more engaging i find it to be as the hours roll by.I am really enjoying it.I also enjoy the other players as well.They are all very good but this Quad has a different presentation that just seems to sound right.It just may end up being the pick of the litter. As Reubent pointed out you also have the added feature of being able to run the amps directly and also the digital input capabilities.I will be utilizing the former once my new SET amps arrive and see how that works out.With an integrated amp the sound is warm and inviting and full and also dynamic.A very nice player indeed so far.

The Arcam FMJ CD23T might be another worthy unit to consider.

Tom.

I replaced my NAD S500 with an upsampled Njoe Tjoeb 4000. In my opinion the Njoe Tjoeb is FAR better than the S500.
Craig

If you want soundstage depth that will knock your socks off, you should get a tube Jolida JD100. Put NOS tubes in it and you will be surprised. No SS CD player I have ever tried even comes close to this (Arcam CD23 and Classe 1.5 included). Arthur

Buy one of the used Ack dac's for $300 and mate it with a $45 Toshiba 3960 DVD player and you will have a CD player far above what you expect and as good as any mentioned above. I have owned the Arcam, Opus 21,AA Prima, Consonance 2.0 Reference and this combo is every bit as good. yep, spend only $350.

Bill