Another cdp to consider at the nad pricepiont would be the line from Cambridge--either their new 640 or the older 500se. Excellent players for their price. I've a/b'd the 500se (which I used to own) with several nads (can't remember the model names off the top of my head [this was about two years ago], maybe the 541?) Anyway, the Cambridge was very clearly better--more dynamic, better bass, more articulate. I've also head the Planet, and it has a very seductive sound.
