CD Player buying decisions


I am in the market for a CD Player. I have been looking at prices and reviews of both new and used equipment. I would like some advise on what to purchase. Right now, I have a generic 14 year old JVC CD player that I have had since college.

I have about $550 to spend, but I would love to spend less so I can buy more music! I will be playing regular CDs and CD-Rs. I probably will not be buying SACDs or DVDs anytime soon as I am a two-channel guy. I listen to a lot of jangle pop, power pop, ethereal pop, and post punk.

Here is what I have been thinking about:
Used -
Linn Mimik II
Rotel 971
Rega Planet
AH! Tjoeb '99

New -
Music Hall MMF CD 25
NAD 541li

My system is as follows:
B&K ST-140 amp
Polk Audio Monitor 7 speakers
Onkyo Integra P-304 preamp
Superphon Revelation II preamp (currently getting upgraded with Black Gates caps)

Any advise is welcome.

Johncan
johncan

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I live outside Atlanta, GA. I have found a store to audition the NAD and Rega, but not the others.

Thanks!
smjason,

I probably won't be able to audition a Linn Mimik II before I buy one used. Can you describe its sound?

Is it a better buy than a new Music Hall MMF CD 25? Used Mimik II appear to sell in the $500-$600 range.

Thanks!

John