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Toploading CD transports recommendations

I am looking for a toploading transport, ideally not more than $1,000. Does such a thing exist? I am tired of failing CD drawers.
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facten
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I have no experience with it so I can't specifically comment , but might be worth a look

Woo Audio top loader - link to a review and audio advisor - sales price $1200 

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/woo_audio_wtp_1_wds_1.htm

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WAWTP1
audioengr
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It is pretty rare to have a drawer fail actually.  The main advantage of a top-loader is the jitter reduction because the disk does not vibrate while spinning.  A good reclocker will reduce the jitter 100X more though.

I would recommend any OPPO followed by a Synchro-Mesh and good BNC coax cable.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

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tonykay
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I have a Consonance Droplet 5.0 CD player. I paid $900 for it used. I never see them for sale. It is top loading, and continues to operate as designed. I also have an Oppo 105D, and it also works fine.
maxima95
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https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PRBXCDRS&variation=SIL

If you can find one in Canada it will be at the price level you indicated. 

Maybe you can find one one used.

I have used one for a few years. 
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twoleftears
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Jay's Audio CDT-2.
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