DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS?

105 Update:

ebaye sells aftermarket 105 parts that are pretty much plug n play. I highly recommend upgrading the IEC and replacing the oem crappy power supply with a Linear Power Module. Mine was only $118 + the iec wiring loom: total < $300

I just sold a Parasound preamp that has a 24/96 dac built it, but it does not play SCAD/DVD A, etc, I only got $~ 650 net for it; $1100 MSRP 

Now, if you need to plug other equipment into a preamp, you are stuck, but if not, you will be amazed 

OPPO 105 is awesome.

I’m going to agree with the idea of ripping your collection to disc.
When I upgraded my gear to pre-owned Logan/Bryston/Krell equipment, I needed a source that was equal to the rest of the system. I found that a HiFiBerry DAC+Pro XLR attached to a Pi yields outstanding results.

Yes, it is time consuming to rip and clean up tags and art but that investment yields ongoing rewards. There’s nothing like being able to search songs and explore your collection from your favorite listening position using a smart phone or tablet. And you can always re-purpose the data for use in your car or other devices.

For about a hundred bucks, why not give it a try?

Try the Soulution 540 Cd player