Best entry level audiophile CD player with Co-Ax

If you are using the DAC in the Decco unit, I would purchase a new budget CD player with warranty. (most have digital outs) I believe Cambridge, NAD, Onkyo, or Yamaha would fit the bill. If you want a better used CDP, I would strongly recommend the Rotel 1072.

I've used the Onkyo C-7030 as a transport for over a year and it hasn't mistracked yet. Heavy and good looking too:

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-C-7030-Compact-Player-Black/dp/B004UR487A

Under $200.

the emotive erc-2 is in the price range, is well built and has strong reviews about sound quality and buyer satisfaction. who else gives a 5 year transferable warranty with 60 day return? I have one and it sounds pretty good compared to my 1900 dollar arcam. good luck.

TEAC is still making CD players and is the company behind Esoteric you may want to check out their basic units for transports. Philips may or may not be still making good inexpensive CD players I have been using one for a while now its been very reliable.
A little more sophisticated up the food chain are the Hi-Fi Chinese units like Music Hall and many others which will cost you about $500.