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Advice on CD transport

Here’s the situation:

Am purchasing two channel integrated amp with built in DAC shortly (likely Hegel H390. Love the DAC section).  Big CD enthusiast and I’m looking for a great transport under the $1k range (used is more than acceptable).  My issue is buying a standalone transport is too rich for my blood so looking for a CD player with awesome transport. I hate paying for the DAC in it I won’t be using but such is being audio poor. 
I’ve always liked the Rega line but am wondering what anyone has found/used.  If you’ve got any helpful input without getting into DIY, please feel free to chime in. 
CJ
cjlundberg
fleschler
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@scothurwitz I will be using it in conjunction with the COS Engineering DV2v, the same as in one reviewer's system.  Apparently, a great match using SPDIF connection per video review https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Jays+Audio+CDT2+MKII+review&docid=608024050674043069&mi....  
I too am leery of purchasing Chinese audio gear; however, I have heard some copycat equipment that sounded just like the originals.  I wonder if the Jay's Audio was designed offshore in a different country which is common and just assembled in China.  Yes, this transport looks like a fabulous buy.
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rvpiano
2,708 posts
 
I just ordered the Cyrus XT transport used (claimed in excellent condition) from an evidently reliable English retailer for a ridiculously low price ($630 including shipping.) I know there are reports of dubious reliability about Cyrus, but I’ve had their CD t transport for three years without a problem.
For this price I’m willing to take a chance on a high level product.
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rvpiano
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Well, Mea Culpa.
I thought it was too good to be true.
It turns out the transport I thought I was buying was the Cyrus XT signature.
Instead it is the CD XT model.  Quite different.
Cancelled the order.
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georgehifi
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cjlundberg OP
Didn’t realize that mid/hi fi companies were making standalone transports in line with an average man’s salary.
Yep, but try to see if you can find an spdif output wave form oscilloscope shot of it, should look nice and square like this one of the Cambridge CXC I had.
https://ibb.co/c6zT5Qk
Don’t worry about the ghosting that’s just my Tek scope not being on auto trigger sync.

Cheers George
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