I vote for the Cambridge as well. I have not heard the D500-se, but I used to own the D500, and in my opinion it is one of the best buys in audio.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Best Cd player for under 500
At this point the 2 that i have been looking at are (used) the linn mimik and rega planet. From all the various sources available it seems like the rega has the edge but i would appreciate any additional comments. Speakers are linn tukans and amp is nearly vintage onkyo integrated from early 1980s