Best sounding CD player for 6,000.

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?

I agree the Capitole is great but there's a new kid on the block, the Lektor by Ancient Audio. CD2 Transport, tube output stage, proprietary "Silver" dac, optional volume control in the analog domain, optional analog inputs, and optional granite chassis and the most natural sound I've ever heard from cd's. I am the distributor and I only involve myself in products that really make music like Ancient Audio and Oskar Heil spkrs. Do yourself a favor and check it out at www.ancient.com.pl