I would first look for... speakers in the specified range. For 2ch music you need more revealing speakers than NHT. You can get Vandersteen 2ce used for bellow $1000 or if you sell NHT I would aim for Vandersteen 3 series. If you like more controlled and strong bass you can go for Totem Hawk.
CD player you can get CAL Ikon used for $300 or even less and it will smoke lots of modern CD players in $1500 range.
Another option is AH! that has a volume control, bargain price and sweet sound.
CD player you can get CAL Ikon used for $300 or even less and it will smoke lots of modern CD players in $1500 range.
Another option is AH! that has a volume control, bargain price and sweet sound.