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Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?

I´m looking for a very good cd-player in the price range up to 10k to be paired with my new Ayon Audio Sunfire single ended tube integrated.

On my short list are Wadia 581SE, Audio Research CD-7, Ayre C-5xe, Esoteric X-01 Ltd. and Audio Aero Prestige SE

Main music preference is classical music, opera, and electronic music.

Speakers are Ayon Audio with ceramic drivers.

Cabelling is all Shunyata Research (but is planned to be exchanged with either Virtual Dynamics or Stealth Audio)

Any input regarding these units is highly appreciated. Thanks fellows !
frankpiet

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My APL Denon 3910 with ECC99 output circuitry and other elements of the APL NWO is completely satisfying. I see no need to purchase another CD player.

It also doubles as a DAC for a Squeezebox SB3.

Bought it used from Ozzy when he was getting out of two channel (for about three days or so...), and then had it upgraded. Total investment around $5500.
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