C/D player

I would purchase a used Esoteric player.  They are built to last a lifetime and do both Red Book and SACD. There are many in the up to 5K range. 

“..... I haven't heard the Isis, but it's gotten raves from people who own them. But it is CD only, I believe....”

It’s unique features:

(1) it it is also equipped with a USB input port that is controlled from the remote control  into its high-end DAC to permit playing of digital files stored on a thumb drive or HD 
(2) REGA has two matched serial number transports stored for each unit out there so you never need to worry about trouble repairs 

Ayre C5xemp

Hi
and thank you, yes it is a current model, but unfortunately it (along with my pool pump, and telephone system) got fried by lightning, I'm only interested in a c/d player, don't use computer songs or the like.... 

That’s a current model, isn’t it? If it’s working, why don’t you just get a really good DAC? Goodwins has a DCS Debussy up for $5900 with warranty. Do a little haggling and take it home. I honestly don’t think that you’ll significantly better what you have by purchasing another player in the 5k range, especially if you want SACD capability.  I haven't heard the Isis, but it's gotten raves from people who own them.  But it is CD only, I believe. 

REGA ISIS Valve (used to fit into your budget )