Buy Audiolab 8000cd from www.artech-electronics.com.It is a bit over your $800.00 but should be worth it.This is a close out deal so don't think too long.After that when you can get a pair of good interconnects(I suggest Cardas).The final touch is power cord.Cheap C.E.C is a good value($300.00 new) with two year warranty but you can't really compare it to the Audiolab.
DAC or new CD?
Hey. I'm trying to upgrade with very little money. I've got a 9 year old NAD 5000 cd player. I can probably afford around $800. I've heard some concerns about jitter (how big a problem is this) with an outboard DAC. I'm also suspicious of all the used Planets available out there. Which will get me the most bang for my buck DAC or new CD? Thanx