CDP or DAC?

Georgehif, I've been waiting "hopefully for not too much longer the Shiit UrD transport to be released, https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/schiit-cd-transport-on-the-cards-soon" but my expectations are this will be a very long one, indeed.

Since my old NAD CD player has been dead for weeks now, I may default to a Cambridge Audio model. I had been contemplating the much more costly Moon transport (supposedly, Simaudio has a 10 year stock of replacement drives and warranties mechanical parts for 3 years, whereas Cambridge is 1 year only with no assurances on mechanical parts after that), but cost is a consideration.

What, no turntable?

Not OP, but I'm also in the market for a CD transport and this thread has been very helpful. Currently leaning towards the PS Audio solution since it plays SACDs as well and can work with my Denafrips over I2S.
Another option I've been entertaining is going "cheap" and getting a used Sony ES SACD player from Japan.
I've already ripped all my CDs, but sometimes I'm looking at the wall of CDs and pick one out for fun and would rather just plop it in a player than get my phone out and scroll through to find that album to stream.

Georgehif, I've been waiting "hopefully for not too much longer the Shiit UrD transport to be released.
 I may default to a Cambridge Audio model.

If it's urgent, get the Cambridge CXC used, not a bad unit and no cheap computer slot loader, proper CD transport. You'll always get your money back on it.

Cheers George

Transport and separate DAC 1000%.  If the tech changes on DAC’s it is a simple upgrade most companies offer software upgrades. You can also taylor the sound you like through the DAC options that are out there (chip. R2R. Tube stage). Try to stay a step ahead and enjoy the music!