Best CD Player for under $750?

I have a Sony CDP-X779ES which was Sony's top-of-the-line CD player in the early 1990s when it listed for $1900. Very good sound, very large transformers and exceptional build quality. I'm very happy with mine and don't plan on replacing it until more SACD titles are available and SACD players come down a lot in price. I've seen used X779ES units on rec.audio.marketplace going for around $600-650. Hope this helps. Joel.

I think your best value would be the adcom 750. Those go for around 700-750 used. Modern design, under a year old, an d the support HDCD. I thought the adcom sounded great. I also agree on the older Sony's. Good sound, and outstanding build quality. Check out some of the top shelf denon's as well. I haven't heard the rotel or the rega.

You might want to listen to a Linn Mimik. They are out of production now, but sound good. You should be able to find one in the $500 range.

i have a rotel 971 and a ah tjoeb ---- i like the ah tjoeb a little better, but i prefer the tube sound. -- in the past i had a rega planet which i thought was just a tad bit dull or laid back sounding for my taste.....

I agree that the Adcom GCD750 is a great deal. You can find a used one for $750 and it is as good as any $2000 player I have heard.