It really depends on the player. I have a Rotel CD player that listed for around $1000. I have a OPPO 95 DVD-BluRay player that also listed for around $1000. I think the OPPO sounds better playing CD's that the Rotel does, plus it plays SACD's and DVD Audio discs.
You really just need to do a little research on the different players and then bring some home to audition them in your own system.
You really just need to do a little research on the different players and then bring some home to audition them in your own system.