The best CD Player for the money

I wanted a good player for redbooks, but HDCD decoding was
a big influence as well, features? yep, that too. I ended up
fanagling a new Rotel RCD991 in the box for $900 out the door, and Ive been satisfied so far. Im not ready to drop
3, or even 2 grand for a player.....yet! Let your ears be the judge. Keep in mind your other components/cables/tweaks can improve your sound dramatically enough you might not need to take out a loan!

Absolutely echo this post. The Ikemi is amazing! Forced me to upgrade my entire system to hear what is was capable of producing. Went with Levinson 335 380S and Martin Logan Odysseys.

I hear that the Granite Audio #657 with a new tube output stage will be the one to beat, especially for its likely price.

RICOH CD101

I'm happy with my Sony SCD 333 ES. At $1200 list it was a good buy, at $500 or less it's now a steal. Use the money you save to buy lots of SACDs and enjoy surprisingly analog-like sound.