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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
cdamiller5
98 posts
 
AudioLab 6000CDT for $549! Cannot beat it!!
wqgq_641
58 posts
 
I'm using a Pioneer  UDP-LX500 universal player as my CDT, $1099 list, $999 from dealers. It was a huge improvement on the Rotel CD player I was using as a CDT and it is a top notch 4K Blu-ray player.

I have the digital out plugged into a Rega DAC-R using a Chord Clearway cable and out Chord Shawline RCA cables to the Rega Elex-R
keeferdog
50 posts
 
EASY- Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport-
Cheapest component in my system by far, and doesn’t disgrace. Excellent value!
mglik
889 posts
 
Hi
I feel the best built and best sounding under $1000 transport is the Theta Compli. Built like a battleship and super solid. You might be able to find one for around $500. Think the original price was over $2K. In 1990s dollars. Any used Oppo is quite good but does not compare. I use the Compli in my headphone system with a $20K tube DAC.
metlyota
7 posts
 
The Audiolab 6000cdt has worked flawless for me paired with the Neko Audio dac.
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