Advice on CD transport

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...

+1 to thyname for his apology to georgehifi and +1 to georgehifi for graciously accepting the apology. We need more civility like this on these threads.
Great thread and very timely. My Linn Unidisk SC just died. It won't read Cds anymore, so I am in the market for a new player or transport also. Thank you cjlundberg for starting this discussion and thanks to all the posters who are offering advice.