Suggest something that plays CDs and streams for around 3000?


Replacing my CD players is more complicated than I expected.   The advent of streaming sounds great, but I also have lots of CDs. 

Thanks
JIm

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tweak1, no I don't. It's a bit pricey and I'm just now looking into streaming choices. 
 
I'm currently using a Logitech Squeezebox Touch and a separate Modwright/Truth Denon 3800 for CD/SACD play. We love the convenience of the Squeezebox but its fidelity is somwhat low tech
The limitations and expense of digital sources have kept me from investing in an upgrade in the past.

The Denon no longer recognizes SACD's which led me to begin shopping.
I'm told there are one or two services that are now quite close to matching disc presentation so I've been shopping the possibilities. 
 
Since my Denon, player mechanisms have advanced in quality despite the popularity of streaming.
I'm also considering the Yamaha CD-S1000 and an economical streaming devise.
Looking into the Cocktail just now.
jafant

Dan did offer to repair if the parts were still available.

Thanks to Youtube it seems the Denon laser assembly is known for a short life span. Since its not playing SACD's but still playing CD's it may be as simple as an alignment adjustment. I thought I'd get under the hood before making a decision. Still procrastinating.

The modification included a power supply for the tube output stage and an umbilical cable. The improvement was nothing short of stunning and kills the Squeezebox.