Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo

I think any of the 90,s Japanese CD players that had a digital output would do the job if all you want is the transport side.
I know my 2000 Pioneer does sound real sweet as just a transport into my Brooklyn DAC but I stick to analog output from it simply for the SACD usage.
You should be able to pick up a decent Pioneer, Sony, Marantz etc for between $40 to $100 maximum and enjoy years of usage

jl35... Sorry, I do have a few I particularly enjoy. However making a specific recommendation would thus make the very ones I look for scarce and overpriced.SO I defer from any comment on my favorites.I agree with uberwaltz about just picking up a good name old and now cheap player..with digital out.

Understood. I’ll stick with my Integra  changer for now. 

You might also want to consider Naim Audio.  Their equipment sounds more natural than just about anything else.

If you fancy a bit of Tubey lovelyness try the line magnetic LM-515cd. One of the most satisfying CD players I’ve listened too and a great dac as well. Love mine.