Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?


After years without one, I'm considering getting a CD player. I'm not against streaming, but I have many CD's and would like the simplicity of just playing them from time to time. I probably want to cap my expenditure at $700, or so, because this won't be the only way I play music.

A few questions:
If you've purchased a new CD player, what did you buy? Why?
If you've purchased a used player, how old is too old? What factors helped you choose?

My concern with used is that the transport mechanism of older players will be getting tired, and this won't be knowable just because a unit "checks out" with the site (or individual) testifying to the player's working condition. There's got to be an average point for many machines to give up the ghost, mechanically (varying from machine to machine, of course).
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I would a void a used CDP
If you have a DAC get a cd transport. Sound is fantastic. I got a Cambridge CXC. You can get it directly from Cambridge USA for $399.00.  https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/cx/cxc

Use digital coax or optical to connect to your DAC. I like digital coax.
jsal3689 -- I just ordered it! Cambridge website is out, but Crutchfield had it. 60 days to try it out. I may get something else so I can A/B it. Thanks for the cable suggestion, too.
I'm using old Cary 303 mk1 CD player as transport with Chord Qutest DAC.
Is any modern budget transport that can outperform old Cary?
I also listen CDs and LPs. I don't use any streaming service.

Regards,
Alex.