Some great suggestions here, stating my own preference for a musical "Analogue" sound, there are 2 I would recommend. One I own and the other I have heard often
Resolution Audio Opus 21
ARC CD3 Mk 2
I went to a show where the Opus was comparted with a more expensive Esoteric, an X03 I think. The Esoteric clearly was more detailed, perhaps dynamic, but everyone in the room preferred the Opus. Mine has GNSC mods, which make it one of the best Red book only -players I have heard. I think only the ARC ref 7, betters it by any margin. I second getting advice from Steve at GNSC
Resolution Audio Opus 21
ARC CD3 Mk 2
I went to a show where the Opus was comparted with a more expensive Esoteric, an X03 I think. The Esoteric clearly was more detailed, perhaps dynamic, but everyone in the room preferred the Opus. Mine has GNSC mods, which make it one of the best Red book only -players I have heard. I think only the ARC ref 7, betters it by any margin. I second getting advice from Steve at GNSC