Recommend CD player


Recently, I just listen to the combination of the CEC TL1 + Sonic Frontier SFD-2 MkII. The sound was supreme, very smooth and has a very dept sounstage revealed layer by layer. The price for the used combo is around $3000. However, I was thinking that the combo is old now(almost 7-8 years technology)and we should try something new for today. Has anyone here has any suggestion on what CD that has the sound characteristic like this or better?

Thank in advance for any opinion.
chalitr

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I would recommend the North Star 192 Dac and Transport. Very smooth combination with detail I never thought possible without the harsh digital glare that I have experienced in other high end digital front ends. I have owned Wadia, Cary, Musical Fidelity, Classe, ETC... This is the best that I have heard in my system. I use the coax input with my DVD player for amazing 2 channel movie sound and the i2s connection from the Dac to the Transport for incredible CD reproduction.

In my opinion, worth an audition.
To clarify matters. There are a number of North Star 192 Combination units available on Audiogon for under $3000. The asking prices are around $2500. There are also a number of North Star 192 Combination units that are being offered with warrantees from authorized dealers at what I am sure are discounted rates. I do not think that there is anything better out there for under $5K. I again, suggest an audition of these components.