@fleschler - have you compared the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T CD Transport? I was leaning this direction over Jays.
@navyachts - on way to look at it is that’s DACs change so fast, seemingly becoming quickly obsolete (glad I’m not chasing computer upgrades much anymore) aka “this week’s flavor “. But on the other hand, continued sonic improvements at set price points is a good thing. I’m glad that current “digital” is so much better than the strident early gear. Yes, it can be very irritating knowing digital gear depreciates in value, but the alternative is to do nothing - not in our audiophile blood. Buying used often saves the most money.