The best CD Player for the money

I own the Sony XA7ES and its still one of the best players I have heard. Built like a tank too.

Definitely check out Decware's modified Sony DVP-685. There are no opamps or electrolytics in the signal path, no negative feedback and a class A SET tube output with it's own power supply. Price is under $700. Lots of info on the site describing mods and a couple of reviews on their forum, including mine. It's worth a look, I love mine and I don't believe there is another tubed SACD/cd/dvd/mp3 player on the market at that price.

Mindblowing...and I've owned a ton of expensive digital gear. Incredible.

By far the best FOR THE MONEY is the Technics DVD A10.
It was a former 900-1000 dollar player and sounds incredible.I found one cheap on ebay.It is built like
a tank and is very smooth and relaxed sounding.
No way you can beat this player for the money.
20lbs!

Another vote for the Toshiba SD 3950 DVDP. The sound isn't just good for a cheap player, it is good and it costs less than $60 w/ rebate.