Best redbook CD player

Thanks all. I current have a Meridian 507 24 bit CDP. Would anyone not conceed that the Resolution Audio Opus 21 would blow it away? I am thinking of using the Meridian for a second system, and maybe trying the RA in my main rig. I am 75-90% vinyl but still love certain CDs a lot, especially when the CD bests the LP (Glenn Gould on Sony for example).

I almost got the Lector CDP MK3. Anyone have any thoughts on that versus the RA? It is certainly more expensive. I have learned not to trust price tags in this regard!

You know John, I completely agree. If it were not for the fact that I am setting up a second system I would probably get a new phono stage or tonearm.

I still want a CDP for my main rig, and my 2d system will be CD only (because it is for my work space). Thus I am using the Meridian for the 2d system and am thinking of having fun getting a digital upgrade, thus the dilemma.

My budget should have been stated in the heading, again I conceed.

OK Mrtennis, it makes sense and probably is in the future for many of us. The question remains how to accomplish this. The whole thing about mixing a computer with high end stereo makes me queasy for some reason.

Are you saying you want the Lector as the DAC and the mac instead of a transport?

By the way I love the Lector, but missed my chance to get an MK3 at a good price. They come up used, but not frequently.