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Good CDTransport (player) without DAC?

Hello, i have a great DAC Streamer (Elac DDP2), but now I an looking for an additional device to read CDs, but it does not need to have a DAC. 

Can you recommend a good price based CD Transport/Player? The CD reading quality should be good, but no need to spend money for an internal DAC as I have the DDP2. Would be nice if it also looks good, and not too old fashion. 

I found the
- Pro-Ject CD Box S2
- Pro-Ject DS2T

but the reviews are not saying a lot, especially ratings are medium low. Whats is your idea?
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abraxalito
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Cayin Mini-CD - affordable in the extreme, tray-less front loader and uses external PSU so upgrade is easy.

http://https//item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.39.534e6fbcvKbTaA&id=541797941560&ns=1&abbucket=1#detail
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lostnamerica
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I too have been searching for a transport on the night range of < $700.  Here is my short list:

Audiolab 6000CDT $499

Olasonic Nano CDT $587 

CAMBRIDGE Audio CXC $499

NUprime CDT-8 pro 795

Would go used if I can find one, any thoughts on these?  I will be connecting to a 47 Laboratory 4733 ( nice DAC)...

Thank you for your help.
cheers 

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lostnamerica
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Also I mIght add, I found a Cyrus CDt at a bargain price...Thanks 
cheers
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twoleftears
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You might check Google for reports of the (un)reliability of the Cyrus.  There may be a reason it's at a bargain price...
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kingbarbuda
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I recommend the Cambridge CXC and you can buy a “refurb” which comes looking brand new for $349 on eBay. 
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