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Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?

Ok so I guess this is as much a change just for the sake of change, lol, as tbh I am pretty happy with my setup but it has been the same equipment for the last 3 years so just what the heck, lets fiddle.....

So present equipment is:
Krell KAV250A
Acoustic Research LS2
Krell s-350
Usher cp-6381

Now i listen nearly exclusively to rock, mostly modern rock like Avenged sevenfold, stained, shinedown, saving abel, halestorm etc etc. Some more classic rock if I am feeling mellow.
I do not believe anything much else will ever grace my systems

I fully realize I may take a step backward or two but if there are far more expensive players out there there may be one that suits my ears better.

Budget is up to $4k used or new

Any good suggestions please.
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randy-11
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often a good idea to stick to a larger manf. that will stay in business when the component needs repair

I'd want to be sure a boutique manf.'s player was a LOT better than something like Bryston before buying...
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jond
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The Goldnote Stibbert looks very cool but such a niche product doubtful you'll find anyone with real experience, are you able to audition one? Never heard a Shanling myself but they are certainly more out there.
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stereo5
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I have heard a few of the Shanlings, they are really nothing special.  Unless you like their looks.  As I stated above, a used Esoteric sounds better than most and will last you a lifetime.
placetas90
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Gamut CD3 bested my PS audio DS. A lot to say. If you find one buy it. 
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placetas90
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All the ones mentioned here are good CDP but not in the league of gamut CD3. That CD player made me a believer on shinny disc for real.
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