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What Sonically is the Difference between a $1,500 CD Player and a $10K-$25K One?

I realize opinions may vary, but if I could give an example of two CD players perhaps someone can give me their thoughts on the cost benefits of either one? What would be the difference in your opinion between say a Cambridge Audio Azur 851C CD Player and the Gryphon Scorpio S CD Player? And are the difference truly audible or more technical and rather indiscernible through human hearing?

In general, what makes a CD player (other than build components) 10x more costly than a decently built one other than features?
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don_c55
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An older Stereophile recommended list gave only two CD players an A+ rating.

The Sony 5400 CD/SACD player for $1500 and the $100,000 DCS stack.

In their opinion they sounded the same!

Draw your own conclusion.
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