Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?

I also went through the same thing a year ago.  I do enjoy physical media...I feel like it engages me in the music more...since I have to get up and put the disk in and change disks.  I listen to more full albums that way and just enjoy the ritual of it...same as my TT.  I settled on a Marantz ND8006.  They can be had refurb for around $800.  But that includes a great DAC with USB input and HEOS Streaming (horrible interface, but the SQ is spectacular).  I moved my Node2i to another room because I liked streaming direct to the ND better. I would not hesitate to recommend the CD6006.  No streaming or additional DAC inputs, but I would imagine the CD mechanism is the same/similar.  NAD makes a couple of models in your price range as well.  Good luck and hope this helps.  

If, like me, you could get lucky and find a used Modwright either Sony, Oppo, Marantz, of Denon, at of near your price, you would have a really great sounding CD that you could use for a long time.  You will have the best chance of finding the Denon, Sony or Opportunity units used.  It will be the equal or better of extremely expensive machines--read that as ones over $3000 or more new.  I got a Modwright Sony 9000 used for $695 and was floored when I heard it.  I've had 2 different models of Modwright Sony since and I still use the MW Sony 5400.  It has a beautiful like analog sound together with very good dynamic ability and clarity.  The MW's have become a little more expensive and desirable on the used market in the past several years so finding one like I did will take some patience.  However, you will have a player that will take a backseat in sound to very few units and none at this price.  Dan Wright, the designer, stands behind his products even if you bought used from someone else.

Bob

I have an Onkyo C-7030. I think it's fine...more than fine considering it was under $200. It has an optical and coax digital out if you want to use a separate DAC. Thought about going for the slightly more $ Marantz machines, but I'm happy with the Onkyo.

If you are looking to only spend around $700.00 then you might want to go with a Rotel RCD-1572.

Arcam CD37 is a great SACD and CD player. When they come up used they are under your price.