Best CD Player for 800-1500 Used

...maybe the Tosh. up against entry level transports/players, it might hold its own.
I have a 3950 and it does not approach the magic of my Levinson # 37 transport (at least in my system).

Without a doubt, the Shanling T-100. What is not to like here? Incredible looks, compact yet heavy stainless steel work of art, choice of regular tubed output,regular ss output, tube upsampled sound, solid state regular output....full remote control, heavy gauge quality power cord with hubbel plug, tubed headphone amp built-in (that's worth a couple of hundred bucks by itself), the cotton glove, leather polishing chamois, at last, some class ! PLUS a very smooth and sophisticated sound. I think NOTHING touches this for sound and sheer fun in this price range. Forget this is made in China - this is a unbelievable unit, built for enjoyment. This is no mundane black or silver box (reliable too, I've had mine for two year's worth of daily use, no problems whatsoever). Buy one and be done with the audio rat-race !

Dopogue,

Have you heard the CJ DV-2B? I think it exhibits a wonderfully warm analogue sound. It replaced an
older Rotel CD player which was very good as well.
Perhaps, your taste leans toward a more digital sound.
I just wanted to make that clarification. BTW, I'm running
the CJ DV-2B through a fully modded Cayin TA-30 and
a pair of GMA Europas. I quite like it!

Mnaudio. Your right on the money with your system. I am convinced it is the best system for the money on the planet. Perhaps the Act dack would better the CJ. I have owned both and both are very, very good. You know what you say!

Bill

Hello Grannyring,

Thanks for the thumbs up on my system. It means alot given your years of audio experience. Thanks for turning me on to the GMA Europas. You were'nt kidding! I'm constantly blown away (a nice thing) when I put a cd or lp on. Although, they are not the last word in high end monitors, they certainly take the prize for being the
most accessible entry into high end audio. Thank you
Roy, and ,thank you Bill!

Great to hear from you,
Michael