Good budget CD with variable out??

Denon 1650 cd

I have an Audio Electronic CD-1 for sale in the classifieds for $600.00. It uses a Marantz CD-63 transport mech. and remote (with volume control), but with a much, much improved chassis and (single-ended tubed) output stage. Really magical sounding, especially straight into an amp!! Audio Electronic is Cary Audio's entry level line. I paid $1500 2 yrs ago. NOT a budget cd player.

Does the Parasound CDP 1000 have a variable out?

Parasound CDP 1000. used 150/200 a steal at this price.

I would look into an older used Sony 707ESD CD player, or another model of older Sony ES. They sound wonderful and can be found used in your price range.

I would say the 67SE as well. I had one in a second system for a while and it was great. If you want, I have also heard that Musical Fidelity CD upgrade thing (the tube buffer) is a nice match witht eh 67SE, you might want to try that.

Audio Advisor had new Marantz 67se on sale for $299 a few weeks ago. You might check with them.

The one that is hard to beat for the $$ is the Marantz 67SE. You can get one used for around $300.