I'd go for newer rather than older. While you could pick up a better player if you go for something more than five years old, reliability would concern me. These current listings might fit the bill (I don't know any of the sellers):
Rotel RDV 1045 $250 (cd/dvd)
Marantz CD5003 $225
Cambridge Audio C340 $200
Marantz CD5004 $240
Marantz CD5003 $200
I don't know much about the Rotel, and it's a dvd player, but it's new and built like a tank. The Marantz players are very nice and also very well-built. I had a Cambridge and thought it was excellent for the money. If you want to go new, the NAD C515BEE is excellent for $299.
Best,
Andy
Rotel RDV 1045 $250 (cd/dvd)
Marantz CD5003 $225
Cambridge Audio C340 $200
Marantz CD5004 $240
Marantz CD5003 $200
I don't know much about the Rotel, and it's a dvd player, but it's new and built like a tank. The Marantz players are very nice and also very well-built. I had a Cambridge and thought it was excellent for the money. If you want to go new, the NAD C515BEE is excellent for $299.
Best,
Andy