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.
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?