Advice requested re CD player!

[gabor]

So I have upgraded all the components in my 2 channel system recently.The only thing left is the CD player.Replacing a 20 year old Sony ES 5 disc carousel unit.Still sounds pretty good.

My budget I know is "low" for this forum but I would like to keep it between $400-1K.

Not thrilled with the Rega player as it does not fit ergonomically into my audio rack.

Right now I'm considering the Marantz CD 6006 the cheaper 5005 or if I can get my dealer to give me some discount maybe the Musical Fidelity M3scd.

Don't care for Cambridge audio.

My dream CD player would be either a Bryston or MCIntosh player.My amp is the McIntosh MA 252.Also have the Musical fidelity MX dac(very nice!)

Any other alternatives in the 'Low/mid price" category?
Thanks all!

Gabe