Best CD Player for $1000


What's the best new or used CD player aroud for $1000 or less?
matthewb
Arcam 8E has mechanics from Sony (France) usually found in only in much higher priced equipment. Use external DAC or Arcam DAC upgrades as time and your budget allow
Well, how about a Meridian 506.20 or an earlier 506.24?? I am searching the "net" for one right now. But I am going to wait for my finances to recover so that they can permit the purchase of one (that might not happen until January or February). After looking on this site, I am convinced that I can get a Meridain 506 Series CD Player for anywhere from around $800.00 to about $1,200.00 (depending on version and vintage of the player). It has the same exact transport (a Philips top-of-the-line transport) as their $4,000.00 508.24. The 506.24 is exactly the same player as the 508.24 only the 506.24 lacks one or two features or refinements and it lacks the "re-clocking" capability of the 508.24 (and it is for about half the price too). Again, I am searching for a used 506.24 right now so that I can prepare for its acquisition in January or February. My price range will be from $850.00 to about $1,200.00.