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A sensible CD transport?


After auditioning the Rega DAC and comparing it the W4S DAC2 I ordered the Rega for my system. My poor little transport is an Oppo DV-981HD and I know something better should probably be used.
I already have a Mac Mini on the way. So what's a smart buy on a transport for CD's? I've heard that the Rega Apollo is a fine choice, but the top loading is an issue for my setup.

Ideas on a CD transport comparable to the Apollo? Thanks.

Rob
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goldprintaudio
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For a little more then the Rega Apollo, if you want a transport only, Bel Canto just released their CD3t transport. Very nice unit!

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audiojedi
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Saw the Bel Canto at the TAVES show in Toronto--looked like a nice piece.

What is the price, around a grand?
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If you are moving to a server-based system with the Mac Mini, you might not want to spend much (or any) on a traditional CD transport. Use the Mini (if it's a 2011, then get an external drive for it) and play back through that, using one of the inexpensive playback engines such as BitPerfect or Audirvana. I'd stick with the Oppo myself.
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