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Inexpensive CD Transport...

I'm in the market for a CD transport to work with my Schitt Bifrost and Primaluna integrated amp.  Based largely on information from this site, I'm looking at the Cambridge Audio CXC, Audiolab 6000CDT, and the new Marantz CD6007 (and, yes, I realize it has a DAC). Are there others I should be considering?  Which of these would you choose, and why?  Thanks for any advice - I'm truly stymied here!
philiptamarkin
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routlaw
46 posts
 
Couple of considerations, the Emotiva ERC-4 using its AES outputs, the NuPrime CDT-8. As stated in another thread I wouldn't consider a transport if it didn't have AES due to what I perceive to be superior connection and digital transfer method. BTW the NuPrime also has I2S outputs which may or may not be beneficial to you and your existing DAC.

Hope this helps.
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georgehifi
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2nd the Schiit "when" it comes, should be a cracker knowing the designers, design background with Theta Digital when they were on top.

Cheers George
mesch
3,513 posts
 
I own the CXC. Works well for me. The Audiolab also is highly thought of. I think it depends on which type loading mechanism you prefer. The CXC is very well built. 
chayro
2,997 posts
 
If you're talking inexpensive, try to track Ebay for factory refurbished CXCs which show up at $300-350.  IMO, the best deal for the money. Works very well and I don't think it can be bettered at the refurbished price.  If I had to pay full price, I think I would be tempted to go for the Audiolab if I had to go without audition. 
vinylvalet
903 posts
 
At RMAF 2018, if I recall correctly, Schiit was using the digital output of an old Naim CD5 to drive its DACs.
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