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Which good CD transports can be found in the used market?

I've used the Mac "Superdrive" cd/dvd transport that came with my Mac Mini to play and rip CD's into iTunes. So i know that I'm not getting the best quality 1's and 0's I listen to.   As I'm retired and on a budget, am unable to go out and buy a Cambridge CXC or the like.   Which older-model cd players, dvd players or stand-alone transports do you suggest I consider ...and at what price might I be able to find them?  Thanks, people!!
waterzlife
randy-11
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if your rips are accurate bit for bit, a transport cannot improve things

there is software that can check for accurate rips but I don't bother with it, I just turn on the checking in iTunes when I rip a CD

there are many things related to the DAC for you to spend money on, so don't worry about a lack of holes to toss $$ in
jl35
3,982 posts
 
if he can't buy the CXC , his budget is under $300
loomisjohnson
1,943 posts
 
for a $100 or less on ebay you can get an older arcam dv88 or dv78, which make very solid transports and actually sound good as players
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
test to be sure they are bit for bit accurate if the OP wants - tho I'd bet they already are

then... get a nice recently made DAC if his is old

and maybe this:
http://schiit.com/products/eitr

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mofimadness
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Depending on your budget, CEC makes some of the best transports available.  Here is a CEC CD player, but it would make a really sweet transport, (has AES/EBU, Coax RCA and toslink outputs).

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-c-e-c-cd3300r-cd-player-silver-62-off-with-remote-...

This was just posted for sale and will not last long.  No affiliation with the seller, just pointing out a GREAT deal.

Also, the Rotel RCD-1072 makes a fantastic transport.

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