Need advice choosing a complimentary CD Player

Get a modded music hall from underwood.

Elvick has a great idea. You might also consider a Naim CD 5i or the Moon CD-1. Of all the models proposed above, I would suggest the Cambridge 840C.

Thank you. Those were the only names I knew. I own all the other components for better or for worse, but would like a nice enough cd player

I had my Music Hall modded by Chris Johnson at partsconnexion. It is amazing. Underwood does the same mod. I had a special request is why I went to Chris. You can also get a Denon and a few more done also. It's amazing what the difference is. And, it won't void any factory warranties.

I haven't heard the modified Music Hall's but really like the stock version and have heard good things about the Underwood mods.

The Cambridge is a very accurate and detailed player but also very smooth and "non-digital" sounding for this price category.

The new Moon CD-1 is similar to the Cambridge, but perhaps gives up some detail for a slightly better soundstage and overall spatial presentation.

The Naim in my opinion is in a category of one. The music just tumbles and bounces out of it in a way that makes me happy. It is not as detailed or smooth as the Cambridge or Moon, but it really delivers the essence of every performance it is asked to reproduce. If you like the Naim sound, well, then you like the Naim sound.

Some people (like Stereophile's Jim Austin) have written very highly of the Marantz SA8001, but I haven't heard it yet. I have not been crazy about their other recent budget efforts compared to current players by Music Hall and Cambridge, but apparently the SA8001 is another kettle of fish.

The Rotel and Arcam cd 73 are outclassed by these others, although you might want to listen to the CD192 if it is convenient. Who knows, maybe you will love it.