Give a try to Lyngdorf CD-1. It is cheaper than CDPs that you are looking after but should be as good as some of them. I liked very much its dynamics and openess ... Meridian G08 is more relaxed, very neutral - really good player. Naimd CD 5x I would put also on the short list.
Classe cdp-100 is a kind of legend already, but you won't find it new any more.
Classe cdp-100 is a kind of legend already, but you won't find it new any more.