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Need recommendation for CD transport (not Cambridge)

I’m trying out the Cambridge CXC transport, and so far, have not been happy with it.
It mistracks (skips) at the end of CDs (which I assume is just my unit, maybe it’s not a design flaw).
But, also, it’s not programmable and it interacts noisily with my Gungnir Multibit (Yes, I understand the Gungy is noisy by itself, but the pause control on the Cambridge exacerbates the problem.)
So, I’ll probably return the Cambridge if I can find another one, not too expensive with better features.
Any recommendations?
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jl35
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I think TMR is sold out, I bought one of the PS PWT mkll from them and it is excellent.  I also had the CXC with no problems, but like the PS more, though also 4X the price...the PS PWT mkII shows up used pretty regularly

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kalali
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You might be better off buying a decent CD player and just use your external DAC. Lot more options, new or used.
itzhak1969
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Cyrus CD t is great transport sold in the UK around 700 pounds.

I own the CXC for more than a year no issues at all works fine with my McIntosh dac yours must ba faulty. 
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rvpiano OP
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Itzhak:

Thanks for your recommendation.  This may be exactly what I’m looking for.
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twoleftears
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I have the exact same combination.

The lack of direct track access irritates me.  The lack of different displays of time (overall, remaining) irritates me.  And the crazy clicking on pause certainly irritates me.

Not a hint of mistracking though.  The Gungnir will click with various transports, not just the Cambridge, depending on how they handle the digital signal when they are set on pause.

At the price point, there are precious few alternatives.  Audio Advisor steered me away from the Pro-ject model.  A more expensive used/discontinued model is probably the way to go.

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