Best sounding CD player for 6,000.

Before buying the Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MKII, I auditioned in my system the Linn Ikemi, Burmester CD Player 992, and the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 3D CD Player. Although I could have lived happily with any of the above, particularly the Musical Fidelity, I most liked the Electrocompaniet, as it sounded more dynamic, warmer, and less like a digital component than the others . I highly recommend Virtual Dynamics cables with this player as well.

Another vote for EMC-1 mk 2.

The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 3D CD player if you can still find one (only 500 made!) is still the best. Sounds pretty near to SACD.

I just purchased the EMC-1 mk 2

EMC-1 owners, are you using the balanced or single ended outputs? I recently purchased the EMC-1UP and I'm currently comparing it to a Modwright NS999ES with tube stage. I have to say, the Modwright Sony is right there neck and neck with the Electrocompaniet in every aspect from dynamics to soundstage. I'm using the balanced outputs, and I keep waiting to hear this "analog"-like sound from the EMC, but it's not there to my ears. Any feedback?