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Need Recommendation on Best CD player under $1,000

I have Wadia tastes, but not the budget. My electronics; Rowland preamp, Edge power, Thiel 2.3 speakers (w/Vandersteen sub.) Tastes range from Hildegard Von Bingen to Korn and everything in between. I've gone the used "out-of-business" route with a Kinergetics KCD-20, but when the transport died and no parts were available, I had an expensive boat anchor. Recommendations?
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sugarbrie
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I assume this $1000 means brand new....
Used for $1000 you could buy multi-dozens of players.

The second from the top Cambridge Audio 740c is $999 with free shipping at many dealers, so you saved $1.00 (LOL!) MSRP is $1099.

The Rotel RCD-1072 is a good choice for $699 MSRP.

The Rega Apollo for $995 MSRP

Music Hall CD25.2 is $600 MSRP

Spearit Sound has a demo Music Hall Maverick CD/SACD player for $987. (MSRP is $1499). Would have new warranty.
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sugarbrie
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While I basically agree with Tvad, remember that today's $1,000 CD player, technologically was a $3000 to $5000 player 10 years ago. Your other gear was about the same 10 years ago.

If they took the guts out of any of these players, put it in a fancier case and put Mark Levinson on the front, a lot of people would gladly pay 3 to 5 times as much and not know the difference. We all (me included) focus too much on the price.
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