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The best CD Player for the money
Hold on to your hats here we go............Pioneer DVD444 24/192 street price $200. match with the DAC of your choice. The top 3 DAC's seem to be in order of price lowest first. ART DI/O moded ($400.) Channel islands audio $500. with upgrade power... 
Is there anything to match a Naim CDSII?
Just to buck the trend here a little bit..... I have tried to build a price no object system, where price is very important. Spectron amp used $1000. some would say best amp. at any price. VMPS RM 40 speakers $5,000. but best of show 2002. beating... 
Best Used CD Player 1500-3000
How about a new Bel Canto DAC2 ($1,300.) and a transport of your choice. Cal Delta used around $350. this promises to be one of the best setups at any price!!!! Just food for thought. 
News about Bel Canto Dac2 Release
Megasam, This is my first stand alone DAC. My short list was...CAl Alpha, ART di/o modded by Bouldercable (I have order one of these as well $500.) and the Bel Canto DAC1. My System >> Acme audio silver plated 20 amp AC outlet > Monster C... 
News about Bel Canto Dac2 Release
Just order the Bel Canto DAC2, It will ship on the 18th of March. I will let everyone know how it sounds in my system. Guy