Meridian 506 20 bit, just my opinion. Also have a 24 bit but don't notice any appreciable difference. They can be picked up on the used market. Took about 5 years of searching to find the 24 bit that was up to standards.
The Most "Analog" CD Player?
Came across this new CD player, which may finally end the eternal quest for the analog-sounding CD player.
https://www.amazon.com/Nad-C538-Compact-Disc-Player/dp/B079QGM6WX/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=...
https://www.amazon.com/Nad-C538-Compact-Disc-Player/dp/B079QGM6WX/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=...