On Sun, 03 Sep 2006 12:16:52 GMT, lordy wrote:

If there are some good options with price tag significantly lower than 500£,
they would be welcome.

Have you tried the Cambridge Audio 640C or the MkII version?

Rega Apollo - see review http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/606rega/

Retails at 500 quid.

I;ve not heard it but a freind who is a Rega dealer says its a winner.