Need Suggestions on CD Player under 1k

I second the used route. You might try and find a used Audio Note CD2 for example.

Hi Driver, I'm not too familair with many CDPs in that price range, so I can't speak from experience. I've heard great things about so many, and I'm pretty sure that a used Meridian, Audio Note, Cary, Resolution Audio, Muse, Theta, Arcam, etc. that originally cost thousands will sound better than a $400 Cambridge or Music Hall...even if they are a few years older. I would think that the Rega Planet and Tjoeb (with NOS tubes) should also sound better than the $400-$500 players, but I'm sure all four of Craigt's picks are great players in their price range. One things certain...they'll all sound a little different, and he'll likely prefer one over the others.

another option which could come in under 1k is to pick up a used Tjoeb and have Dan Wright modify it-
Adam

Adam.....What does Dan Wright do to the Tjoeb?

Thanks to all who have responded....I will try some those recommendations....

Craig