Advice on CD transport

Have had Cambridge Audio CXC for a couple of years. No DAC, transport only. I’m using the DAC in my Parasound Halo P5. I also use it with Cambridge DACMagic plus. 

OK here it is,  I have heard and compared most of what has been recommended above.  The Electrocompaniet One Up is an excellent player and transport. You can probably find an older model for $1K.  Next would be the Nano transport.  It is a tiny thing but has excellent sound.  I purchased one for $400 when it first came out.  Not sure how much they are not.  You can upgrade the wall wart to a better one which will offer improved sound also.  The other ones suggested above did not pass our listening tests a number of years back in direct comparison. The Rega Saturn was also nice for the runner up.

For older models look for a Metronome CDP or Audiomeca Mephisto transport.  They produce some of the best sound that I have heard but they are old and prats may not be available any longer.

Happy Listening.

cjlundberg
good advice as above. Go ahead and invest in a Cd player or Cd transport.There is a plethora of inventory out there, demo and second-hand, marketplace.
Happy Listening!

Just saw a new one, Leak CDT at $895.  

I did a bunch of forum lurking before buying an Audiolab 6000cdt.
All the other contenders have been mentioned in this thread but in researching I the Audiolab kept rising to the top.
Short version is that I am super pleased with the Audiolab and I don’t think you can go wrong as it has great sound, soundstage, detail etc...