Bouncy, rhythmic, 'keep on the beat' - Linn Ikemi or Naim CD5. Smooth, subtle, laid back - Electrocompaniet EMC-1, Cary or Copland. Powerful - Sony SCD-1, SCD-777. Neutral, transparent - Wadia 860, Marantz SA-1, Marantz CD-7. Cheap and cheerful - Rega Planet, Arcam FMJ, Musical Fidelity A3 (someone on this thread said they have a $20,000 reproduction chain feeding off an Ah Tjoeb; the CD player is good for the price but I imagine most people will not want to do this, for the same reason that they would not put retread Sears tires on their Porsche 911 Turbo). For tycoons and nutcases - Linn CD12 (best $20,000 CD player, but will it outperform a Harley Fatboy?).
