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Advice on CD transport

Here’s the situation:

Am purchasing two channel integrated amp with built in DAC shortly (likely Hegel H390. Love the DAC section).  Big CD enthusiast and I’m looking for a great transport under the $1k range (used is more than acceptable).  My issue is buying a standalone transport is too rich for my blood so looking for a CD player with awesome transport. I hate paying for the DAC in it I won’t be using but such is being audio poor. 
I’ve always liked the Rega line but am wondering what anyone has found/used.  If you’ve got any helpful input without getting into DIY, please feel free to chime in. 
CJ
cjlundberg
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barts
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I too have a Cambridge CXC v2.  $600 feeding a Bryston BDA-3 dac.
Sounds wonderful.  Hard to go wrong.
Here's a short vid on how to do a few tweaks, not parts changing, simple stuff virtually anyone can do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoxC3st7WQw&t=1521s

OK OK the DAC costs $4000 so maybe it would make any transport sound better.  Maybe.

Good luck with your choice.

Regards,
barts
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hilde45
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@barts Did you do those mods? Thoughts?

FWIW, I got my CXC v. 1 from Crutchfield for $389. I don't think V.2 is all that different/improved is it? Because I think a used CXC v.1 might be quite a bargain.
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georgehifi
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The new CXC I got with haggling, in Aus cost me $490aud that’s $353usd!!!! this is why it’s the best bang for buck so far.
Until hopefully (ex Theta) Mike Moffat of Schiit Audio gets into gear with this resurgence of CD transports needed on the market, then it "should" take over best bang for buck.

Cheers George
mitchagain
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@hilde45 I did the Dynamat tweak and I got good results from it.

A $20 sheet of Dynamat (Amazon) took care of both of my CD players; and, I've got enough left over to do at least one more CD player. The video is right about being careful where you where install the mat; so, take your time and think it through if you do it.
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jchiappinelli
117 posts
 
Very interested in the rumor that Schitt is developing a transport. where did you hear that?

J.Chip
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