The best CD Player for the money

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.

Can some one suggest great CD player that can read CD-R as well?

I think it would be easier to mention CD players that can't read CD-R's...

Hold on to your hats here we go............Pioneer DVD444 24/192 street price $200. match with the DAC of your choice. The top 3 DAC's seem to be in order of price lowest first. ART DI/O moded ($400.) Channel islands audio $500. with upgrade power supply or BEL CANTO DAC2 $1,300.. Any one of these combos should SMOKE most all stand alone CD players.

I like my AMC CD8B.For 200.00 new you cannot go wrong.
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