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Simaudio CD-1, Marantz SA-15, or Cambridge 840?

Looking for some feedback on these players, as I haven't heard any of them. Prices are relatively the same, so if that's the case, which one would you get? Almost all the CD's I own are redbook, but I have a couple hybrids. I listen to all types of music, but I am looking for the sweetest possible treble. Other players to consider? Thanks
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Here is my impression of these players:

Simaudio CD-1, admirably neutral sounding

Marantz SA-15, haven't heard it, but Marantz gear generally sounds on the warm side of neutral to my ears. More money adds more resolution and less grain to the warmth.

Cambridge 840, smooth over above any other adjective I can think of, can listen to for hours. Oversampling that really works...

I would also look at these:

Jolida JD100, a tubey but not tubby kinda warm.

Naim CD5i, PRAT toe taping PRAT.
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