I have used domestic Marantz and Technics players extensively they are both good (IMHO) the later Marantz (CDx00x etc) should be reliable and to my ears, sound pretty good without being exotically priced. The CDxx (CD52, 63 etc) suffer from lasers failing so they start to skip as they age. Not too difficult to repair if you use PHILLIPS replacement laser assemblies.
The Technics (CDP-xxx series) don't sound quite as full (TMEs) but are usually lower priced used.
Professional CD players (unless you spend a LOT) are usually domestic type players in a stronger box with 19 inch rack "ears". A lot extra for a little gain (again IMO).