What's best CD player one piece price no object


I am awaiting the new Spectral one piece CD player, estimated to cost $9,500 and to come out early next year. What other players should I consider, given the rest of my system (Spectral amp and preamp, Watt/Puppy 7s, MIT interconnects)? Thanks for the input.
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TBG-Are you using a pre-amp with your Lindemann? It is my understanding that the Lindemann has variable analog outputs.
Second the Accuphase DP75V. I've had or heard many of the above. The Accuphase is in another league. NO other digital that I've heard in the used price range ($5000) gives you the spacial information of the Accuphase. It is the only digital product that nullified the use of my Tact 2.2X, because it is that resolving and doesn't need room correction to make spacial cues on redbook CDs audible. The difference is the use of multiple ladder DACs. You could make an entire production run of CD players from most small companies with the DACs that are in the DP75V. It also has a great analog volume control that bests every pre-amp I've had going straight in to the amp EXCEPT the Silver Rock. The build quality is far superior to anything mentioned here. They are a bargain because Sony quit producing the transport mechanism, so Accuphase had to discontinue them this year. It is still the best redbook CD player they make.
Second the Accuphase DP75V. I've had or heard many of the above. The Accuphase is in another league. NO other digital that I've heard in the used price range ($5000) gives you the spacial information of the Accuphase. It is the only digital product that nullified the use of my Tact 2.2X, because it is that resolving and doesn't need room correction to make spacial cues on redbook CDs audible. The difference is the use of multiple ladder DACs. You could make an entire production run of CD players from most small companies with the DACs that are in the DP75V. It also has a great analog volume control that bests every pre-amp I've had going straight in to the amp EXCEPT the Silver Rock. The build quality is far superior to anything mentioned here. They are a bargain because Sony quit producing the transport mechanism, so Accuphase had to discontinue them this year. It is still the best redbook CD player they make.