Unless you are stuck on having a CD player here is another option that will blow away your present recommendations. Look for an Audio Logic Model 34 and any good inexpensive transport in the $500-800 range. I've seen Audio Logic's go for as cheap as $1500 (asking price) recently. These are simply in another league. I've owned 2. Sold one and tried several CD Players and nothing came even close so I bought another one. One thing for sure, you'll be getting much more for your money. Good Luck.
Theta Miles CD player
I was under the impression that the original Miles was discontinued because of a lack of the Pioneer transport mechanism. I emailed Theta twice and they say the Miles 2 will ship in a few months with Pioneer transport mechanism and new jitter reduction technology. Does anyone have any insight into the new Miles? I am looking for a new CD player to match with my Krell 300i, Dunlavy SC-III's and MIT cables. I have had the Levinson 39 (out of my price range) and the Theta Miles in my system both which I really liked. The balanced Miles is at the top of my price range? Are there any other recommendations for cd players that I should look into. I like a laid back warm sound with good dynamics. Thanks