Cd player

I also have a C2700 preamp, and was considering either the new MCT-500 CD/SACD transport which, with the MCT (DIN) connection will allow you to get the true SACD layer to the DA2 module of the C2700.  You could also try and find a used MCT-450 at a lower price.  However, I'm not fond of the DA2 DAC and ended up ordering a Luxman D-07X CD/SACD player, though that might be above your budget.

Congrats with your Luxman. - why lack of aes/ebu?  

If your DAC is compatible then the following is great, even with the cheapest used OPPO as a transport (like $200). An additional bonus is that it also plays DSD (SACD). My Benchmark DAC3B and Schitt Yggi+ LIM DACs both work with it. I was thinking of the new Schitt URD (sp?) CD player but tried the D.BOB and found it exceeded expectations. I also wanted SACD. My prior player was a Sony SCD-1, which died after 20+ years.

GeerFab Audio D.BOB Digital BreakOut Box – Upscale Audio (I paid $700)

How about a pioneer Elite Pd 93 very nice

@jred - I don't know why they didn't include aes/ebu, but the DAC sounds great.  Same chip as in the D-10X that has gotten rave reviews.