The best CD Player for the money

I considered the AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 but when I came across the Anthem CD1 on Audiogon and having read a good number of excellent reviews along with the six-disc capability plus its solid build (25 lbs), there was no doubt I would go for the CD1. At some point, I will get the outboard upscampler and swap its tube for a better one.

My personal opinion is you can't beat the Linn IKEMI for the money; this CD is ridiculously priced for the value and compares with top high-end equipment from most prestigious brands without a flinch when it comes to hearing the music, balance and livelihood. Try it with a good cable like the Cardas GC Reference and listen!!!

Dragon:
for what it's worth, the original poster here (jazze22) hasn't posted since January '01, and tended to type in all caps all the time anyway.

That Parasound CDP-2000 Ultra with its CEC transport and great DAC was the best deal "used" of course,,,for about 600 bucks...and HDCD, if you care about that.

Cant beat the Wadia 301 for $3000. Great bang for the buck! BUt I must add, what a useless thread this is!