True, but it never hurts to see what's available for the $$$.
IMHO, there's only one to consider for $1000: APL/Pioneer 563a. The mod will cost you $600, and sure, you will have to find a 563a for APL to modify, but the results are more than worth it. The CD sound is just marginally behind the excellent SACD performance.
Here's a comparison to another highly regarded player:
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/209929.html
IMHO, there's only one to consider for $1000: APL/Pioneer 563a. The mod will cost you $600, and sure, you will have to find a 563a for APL to modify, but the results are more than worth it. The CD sound is just marginally behind the excellent SACD performance.
Here's a comparison to another highly regarded player:
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/209929.html