Sleeper CD player DAC

" can u recommend another player that sounds like this unit? "

My Wadia 861SE is a better sounding unit than the Cary. If that's too much, I have a Wadia 302 that's very good as well. It's about the same as the Cary.

Ayre CX-7 and the 5 series U2, are also good choices. Resolution Audio Opus as well.

+ 1 for the Yamaha's .  Their new intergrated amps are great as well.

CD player - Esoteric DV50S 
New, it sold for $6,000. You can now pick one up used for ~$1,000.

Even cheaper is the Sony S9000ES that you usually find for under $300.

As for DACs, the Teac UD-501 can be found used for ~$500. In the higher end, you can find the Lampizator Amber for ~$2,000 or the Bricasti M1-SE for ~$5,000 (50% off new). 

Lampizator Atlantic Plus is a killer for the money!

For $750 a used Rega DAC-R still under warranty can be found - just ask.