A Low Cost Pleasant Sounding Used CD Player?

I had an old ca. 1986 Sony ES 5-Disc change that got a lot of play until it finally dies around 2003. It was hefty at about 24 pounds, and read discs very well. Unfortunately, it only had a toslink digital out. I remedied that by inserting a $200 Monarchy 24/96 re-clocking device between the transport and a Theta Data Basic IIIA D/A converter, that I bought on Audiogon for $650. From the Monarchy to the D/A I used AES EBU digital interconnect, with excellent results. Shortly after the Sony died of old age, the Theta took a lightning strike. So now I have an Emotiva ERC-4 CD player which is also built very solidly for $600. I'd love to try it as a transport, but haven't acquired a new D/A yet. I cannot say any direct comparisons, b/c I had too many variables in the system at that time, but think the Emotiva would make a great transport only.

I had a refurbished Onkyo 7030 and it was quite reliable, in fact it was from accessories4less also. Then I bought a Rotel CD-11 Tribute and prefer the sound from Ken Ishiwatas creation. Never had a problem with either CD player and their at reasonable price.

Look for refurbished gear. I have a Yamaha CD S 3000 refurbished.

Phillips CD-80 if you can find one

My goodness - what a wonderful outpouring of suggestions, experience and wisdom! Many thanks to everyone who has responded. 

I have a few requests out on Hifi Shark, so will wait patiently until something of appeal turns up. I'll let you know!

Thank you again - to all!