I too listen to about everything except hip hop and rap.
If I were looking to get in and out cheap I too would look at the Rega lineup.
For a bit more a sony xa 777 would be the best bet I think. I own one currently, and for disclousure purposes mine is up for sale. That notwithstanding, until you move up significantly in price both lines offer very good value and you do get what you pay for with either.
The xa777 offers a more dynamic sound with better bass, multiple ch SACD, parrallel DACs for a better sound over the older 2ch 777, and is over built so if you're looking for another 13 yr. CDP, the Sony might just be it.
The newer Cambridge 840c is supposedly a good choice too but it's sound is more refined with less snap and drive. Harley of TAS has a review of it available now online. In fact all of these have reviews online.
Good luck.
If I were looking to get in and out cheap I too would look at the Rega lineup.
For a bit more a sony xa 777 would be the best bet I think. I own one currently, and for disclousure purposes mine is up for sale. That notwithstanding, until you move up significantly in price both lines offer very good value and you do get what you pay for with either.
The xa777 offers a more dynamic sound with better bass, multiple ch SACD, parrallel DACs for a better sound over the older 2ch 777, and is over built so if you're looking for another 13 yr. CDP, the Sony might just be it.
The newer Cambridge 840c is supposedly a good choice too but it's sound is more refined with less snap and drive. Harley of TAS has a review of it available now online. In fact all of these have reviews online.
Good luck.