On the cheaper side of the spectrum the CD/SACD players I've found very pleasant sounding that I've owned that only have single-ended outputs are:
Pioneer Elite PD D9J
Sony SCD-CE595
Oppo BDP-83SE
Pioneer Elite PD D9J
Sony SCD-CE595
Oppo BDP-83SE
Great single ended CD/SACD
I've noticed that a lot of the top CD/SACD players are noted for sounding their best through they're balanced outputs. Ayre, Esoteric, and DCS come to mind. Are there any single box players of the same quality range as these that are equally good through good old-fashioned RCA jacks? Any recommendations?