IMO you are comparing apples to oranges here, as all CDPs you have mentioned are MUCH more expensive than the Bryston Combo.
I have owned CD-8 and Puccini, I have also heard the Esoterics and Bryston, and IMO Bryston - although a great buy at $5k - is not competitive with players mentioned here.
I have owned CD-8 and Puccini, I have also heard the Esoterics and Bryston, and IMO Bryston - although a great buy at $5k - is not competitive with players mentioned here.