Best CDP under $500?..... Used market


It has come to my attention from a fellow audiogoner that my cdp may be outdated/inferior to the newer technology out there. It is a Pioneer Elite Pd-65, and was highly recommended by a friend in the audio business for 30 years.

I am wanting to pickup a few for comparison under the $500 price point, and would like some opinions. I listen to a wide variety of music.

Here is my system:
Forte 1A Amp
NAD 1600 Pre
PSB Gold i's
Kimber 8tc, Silver streak, PBJ

Thanks in advance
ljh815
I agree with Tvad and Jaybo above but in the event that someday your Pd-65 dies and can't be revived then I would grab a Music Hall CD 25 or one of its variants which can be had here on Audigon for less that your $500 target.
I'd put the Jolida JD100 at the top of your list. It has a smooth midrange and glare free top end. I don't know of any other cdp in this price range that has a tube-based output stage. Used prices hover around $500-600, but sometimes come up for less. If there's a better sounding player at this price, I'd like to know about it.