Solid State CD Player under $2000

What would you consider to be the best solid state CD player (with XLR balanced outputs) money can buy for under $2000 (new or used)?

agiaccio09-16-2011 12:50pm

zmanastronomy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 738 posts 09-16-2011 at 04:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sony XA-5400.
tpreaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,682 posts 09-16-2011 at 04:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Best" is in the eye/ear of the beholder. There is no definitive "best" anything, it's all subjective. When you ask a question like this, the answers will always be what folks think is "best" to them in their system.
virgo_ref Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 74 posts 09-16-2011 at 07:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll second the Resolution Audio Opus 21.
mlauner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 09-16-2011 at 08:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Naim cdx2or 5x are both outstanding and can be found at comparable prices.
audiojedi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 09-16-2011 at 11:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FYI, Naim does not offer XLR outs-- just DIN. I would think that Ayre should be on your shortlist as they are said to be designed with balanced connections in mind. Haven't heard any myself but there are definitely players in your price range.