If I had less than $1000, I'd go with the NAD 565.
If I had less than $5000, I'd go (and did eventually go with) the AMR CD-777. After owning various CD players from Ayon, Acoustic Research, McIntosh, Docet-Lector, Meridian, Bryston,and Wadia, I can honestly say my search for a decent redbook CD spinner ends here.
Addendum: I wouldn't call either the 'best for the money'. That title remains unclaimed as far as I'm concerned. I just like what the NAD and AMR do at their respective price points.
If I had less than $5000, I'd go (and did eventually go with) the AMR CD-777. After owning various CD players from Ayon, Acoustic Research, McIntosh, Docet-Lector, Meridian, Bryston,and Wadia, I can honestly say my search for a decent redbook CD spinner ends here.
Addendum: I wouldn't call either the 'best for the money'. That title remains unclaimed as far as I'm concerned. I just like what the NAD and AMR do at their respective price points.