Oppo 105D, used around $1K. If you really want to use your entire budget, try the Oppo 205 that sold originally sold for $1500 (now around $3K). Obviously, at $2-3K, you have lots of choices. In any case, the Oppo would be a significant step up from your Denon 2910.
Universal disc player recommendation
Hi I have cabin fever and am considering trying to get a better universal player. I use the Denon 2910 now. It has been great, built like a tank and reliable and pretty good sound in general but especially with the 100 or so SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. Also have a couple of thousand regular CDs. Using Mc MA5200 and various speakers in rotation, including Sonus Fabre Auditir Ms, B&W CDM7SEs, paradigm studio 40s and various vintage. So any recommendations for used universal players that would provide a significant upgrade? Prepared to spend up to 2-3 k. Thanks in advance for your feedback.