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Need to Replace Transport

Moving crew destroyed my Northstar Transport, so, I'm in the market for a replacement.  The new unit will be mated-up to a Chord DAC, Levinson 380S pre-amp, and bi-amped Emerald Physics speakers.  I've been away from the market for a while, so I could use recommendations.  Looking to spend in the neighborhood of $1.5 K.  Thanks!
fixedincome
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jond
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From the listings:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8ieb1-mark-levinson-no-36-levinson-no-37-transport-title-should...

$1650 you maybe could bargain down a bit a good transport built like a brick s***house.

Also

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8ih68-bel-canto-eone-cd3t-cd-transport-cd-3t-13038-transports

A solid little transport from Bel Canto for well under your budget.

You will find straight transports harder to find as the market moves away from physical discs.
nglazer
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I have an excellent condition CEC TL-1X modded by RAM and maintained by True Sound in CA, which I have not used for years. Price within your range. If interested, let me know and we can talk off-line. The transport is a beauty.

Neal
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jafant
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fixedincome

Consider a ML transport to match your 380S pre-amp.
I have always read excellent reviews on the C.E.C. transports as well.
Happy Listening!
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jond
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I would say if @nglazer has that CEC transport in your price range go for it. I've only heard the more entry level CEC and it was magical sounding liquid and relaxed and organic. I can't imagine how good that unit sounds!
audioengr
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I've modded both ML and CEC.  Get the reclocker. The ONLY thing that matters with digital transport is the jitter.

Steve N.

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