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Top 5 sounding cd player in the 1000-2000$ range
Buy a used Mcintosh MCD-201............used prices have come WAY DOWN because of the new MCD-301.Excellent SACD and Redbook. Great player for less than $2000 now. Shop around here. ALWAYS WORTH MONEY! 
Any thoughts on the Toshiba Regza 52xf550U?
Just picked up a new Sony KDL-52W4100.......justcame out this month. Retail is $2999. I am sure you canfind a deal. Replaced an old XBR LCD. 120hz refreshrate...good contrast ratio. Viewed the Stanley Cupfinals last night and it was awesome. Bough... 
Bookshelves for McIntosh ma6300 Integrated?
I have a MAC 6300 and had a pair of SALK SONG TOWERSmade for me...............I know you are looking atbookshelves, but the sound of the 4 ohm small footprint tower with the MAC int amp is hard to beat. These speakersare incredible for the price. ... 
Experience with the NAD M5.......
Thanks for the response......I am interested in theSACD aspect, but it has to be great with redbook also.It seems the latest players are doing a better jobwith both SACD and redbook. I think my dealer may let me demo the NAD M5 for the weekend. 
Experience with the NAD M5.......
Thanks for the help........we do not want boring.What did you replace the NAD M5 with? 
AFTER THE MUSICAL FIDELITY A5.......
I have used a DAC.......I like the MF X-DAC V8.It is how I went to the A5. I also have had successwith the Cary cd players with upsampling on the fly.I have used a 308T and CDP-1....I do think theMF A5 is more musical. The Benchmark is a good sugg... 
AFTER THE MUSICAL FIDELITY A5.......
Thanks for the response....what player did you use before the ESOTERIC? 
NEW SONY BLU RAY CD QUALITY
Thanks for the info.....I know it will be good as a DVDplayer....I have a good DAC for two channel playback.I would expect a Sony to be a good transport.I see the new BLU RAY player is actually more of a true 2 channel CD player (NO SACD etc.) KIn...