Look for a Oppo 2005 Modwright modded player or a Sony 5400 Modwright either with the Signature Truth mods. It would have to be a used one now as Dan Wright is no longer doing the CD player mods. He is still fixing any of his modded players if needed. The sound is excellent in all ways and there are those of us who have done some extra things to bump the SQ up even more. I've had Modwright Sony players since about 2010. the ones I mentioned are the top of the line SQ wise. If you're patient, one will come up a few times a year. Either will be used at about $2700-$3700. You can't do better in your price range for SQ.
Bob