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Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?

Ok so I guess this is as much a change just for the sake of change, lol, as tbh I am pretty happy with my setup but it has been the same equipment for the last 3 years so just what the heck, lets fiddle.....

So present equipment is:
Krell KAV250A
Acoustic Research LS2
Krell s-350
Usher cp-6381

Now i listen nearly exclusively to rock, mostly modern rock like Avenged sevenfold, stained, shinedown, saving abel, halestorm etc etc. Some more classic rock if I am feeling mellow.
I do not believe anything much else will ever grace my systems

I fully realize I may take a step backward or two but if there are far more expensive players out there there may be one that suits my ears better.

Budget is up to $4k used or new

Any good suggestions please.
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randy-11
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Oppo?

contains a DAC and he is well below his $4k budget (which can then be used for new cables or a can of woo-woo)
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falconquest
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Does woo-woo come in a can or does it come in a little baggie? The kind that enhances sound!
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uberwaltz OP
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some great suggestions already, tbh I was strongly considering Esoteric and Ayre.
Also has anybody any experience with Gold Note Stibbert or Shanling players?
randy-11
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often a good idea to stick to a larger manf. that will stay in business when the component needs repair

I'd want to be sure a boutique manf.'s player was a LOT better than something like Bryston before buying...
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jond
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The Goldnote Stibbert looks very cool but such a niche product doubtful you'll find anyone with real experience, are you able to audition one? Never heard a Shanling myself but they are certainly more out there.
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