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CD Player Recommendations…

Looking for CD player recommendations that mate well with a Musical Fidelity A308 integrated and Revel F30 speakers. Cabling is Discovery Essential speaker cables and matching Essence interconnects. I’m thinking the player should be on the neutral to perhaps slightly recessed/relaxed mids to synergize with the A308 and F30’s more forward characteristics. 
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Bel Canto CD1 or Primare CD32. I've owned both & they're excellent. You should be able to find either for under $1k...
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@jafant  the CD32 is long gone but I certainly enjoyed using it. Great value on the used market. I went to Ayon after that...I'm now using CXC transport with W4S Anniversary DAC which is a fantastic combo.
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@jafant The Ayon I had (CD-1, twin chassis) is, in my opinion, better than the Primare - more meat on the bone.
It’s difficult to compare the CXC to either as it’s connected to the W4S Anniversary which is a far superior DAC. Only issue with the CXC is it’s dedicated Redbook so will not play MOD etc...

I have an MHZS player which has been stored for years so may try that as a transport for comparison.
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@jafant  what are your thoughts on your Ayre, Marantz & Accuphase?
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