Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?


I´m looking for a very good cd-player in the price range up to 10k to be paired with my new Ayon Audio Sunfire single ended tube integrated.

On my short list are Wadia 581SE, Audio Research CD-7, Ayre C-5xe, Esoteric X-01 Ltd. and Audio Aero Prestige SE

Main music preference is classical music, opera, and electronic music.

Speakers are Ayon Audio with ceramic drivers.

Cabelling is all Shunyata Research (but is planned to be exchanged with either Virtual Dynamics or Stealth Audio)

Any input regarding these units is highly appreciated. Thanks fellows !
frankpiet

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I'm really tempted to pull the trigger on the Playback Designs but at $10k, I would expect at least some kind of 30-day trials be granted.

08-05-08: Audiofeil
>>The source should not alter the signal in any way.<<

Nor should any other component in a system.

But they all do.

Even your ears alter the signal as it's being filtered and interpreted by your brain.