best CD player new or used for $1200

recent review of the new Saturn CDP/DAC in CANADAHIFI.COM

http://canadahifi.com/rega-research-saturn-r-cddac-player-review/

The Saturn-R is a very neutral sounding animal, neither adding warmth nor veering to the clinical, two common faults. As such it is well suited to a wide variety of music. It may lose out in ultimate levels of detail, image precision, tonality and slam when compared to some considerably more expensive devices but it performs very well and I’ve heard nothing better at the price. Do try this at home.

This is the new CDP with the external USB port for use as a DAC for external HD digital file streaming

What about the Oppo 105D??

Unless there is a transferable warranty, for a component that relies heavily on mechanical parts (such as a CD player with its transport mechanism) I'd be inclined to go new not used. There are plenty of good options for $1300 or less new. Take a look at the current models from Oppo, Marantz, Yamaha, Rega and Cambridge that are in your price range. Personally, I prefer Oppo because of product versatility, truly excellent customer service, and good resale value, but I doubt you'd go wrong with any of the others.

Jimmy-

stick w/ the Bryston cd player. System synergy is the most important factor here. Keep us posted and happy listening!

Not sure about the B135 but when I had a B100 and a Meridian G08 there was a low level ground loop hum. The only way I could get rid of it was by lifting the ground on the Meridian power cord. I also tried a Sim Audio Super Nova and that also had the hum. For that reason I would stick with the Bryston.