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What is the best CDP to be used as a Transport?

I am asking the Q because at some point on the upgrade merry-go-round I will be replaceing my aging Phillips CD-80 that I use in conjunction with a Smart DAC from Bolder.
Really like the Philly ,but I know there are better out there new or used.
abex
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tok20000
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Sony SCD-1 modded?

I am not familiar with the gear you mention above.

KF
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daveyf
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I also have a CD 80 and am using it now with an EAD 7000 Mk 111. IMHO this makes a pretty tough to beat combo. I am going to interested also in the replies to this thread.Have you tried any other transports?
jlambrick
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If you're looking for bang for the buck and don't mind getting your hands dirty, try a Marantz CD67SE with an XO3 reclocking circuit. On it's own, the Marantz isn't a great transport but with the XO3 reclocker, the jitter almost completely disappears. I think you be hard pressed to find anything better without spending thousands of dollars.
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