upgrade rec from meridian 508.24

I love the Meridian cd player sound and actually have 2 of the 508/24 that aren't working.  I have a 508/20 that sounds even better, to me, than the 24.  Can't explain that one.  I believe you will be hard pressed to find a cd player that does as good or better for the money, just my opinion.  Especially under $1,500. 

I need to reach out to these guys and see about getting mine repaired, if possible.  Don't know if you have already tried?? If you have, I'm curious what feedback you got. 

https://www.the-repair-shop.com/meridian

You've got my attention since mine (508.20 factory upgraded to 508.24) has been acting up as of late. I bought a new DAC and only use mine as a transport.  Sometimes the buttons don't work, the sled comes out only halfway, and intermittent inability to read discs.  It has not died yet but is moribund.  I loved it's sound and build quality but one of these days it will crap out.  I am waiting to hear back from the Repair Shop.  My guess is that it is not worth fixing.

Emotiva for $600 is an easy recommendation! Why pay more?