Audio Research's CD6 was the best CDP I ever heard. Find a CD6 ($3K-4K) and send it to ARC to be upgraded to the CD6SE for $1500. Then you have a top-notch CDP and DAC under budget.
6000 dollars CD player
I am planning to buy CD player with out SACD , classical music as main listen ing. Components are Accuphase C2850. + A47+Harbeth SHL 5 ,40th. I like reliable, trouble free gear with good CP.