The best CD Player for the money

I went with a reaga Planet. Great buy for $750 new!

I 'm using the cal alpha/delta w/96-24 upgrade.sounds very good with my arc ls16 &arc100.s thru vandersteens 2ce sig's.i just recently upgraded to the orchid aes/ebu and it totally elevated the sound of this setup-more detail , air,and soundstage than i thought the cal's could deliver.great combo,and you could find it cheap,used!also upgraded to anaconda/python for the arc's,another great step towards hearing what's on these redbook's.

Stay away from transport/DAC separates.
I've owned a Linn Mimik II, and a CAL 10. I now own a Wadia 830. Nothing is better, even at higher price.

Definitely the best bang for the buck - the 2000, not the older version.

I have listened to the Linn Ikemi and Rega Planet. I ended up with the Cary 303. It was better than both of these contenders in openeness, detail, image and bass resolution.