Unless there is a transferable warranty, for a component that relies heavily on mechanical parts (such as a CD player with its transport mechanism) I'd be inclined to go new not used. There are plenty of good options for $1300 or less new. Take a look at the current models from Oppo, Marantz, Yamaha, Rega and Cambridge that are in your price range. Personally, I prefer Oppo because of product versatility, truly excellent customer service, and good resale value, but I doubt you'd go wrong with any of the others.
