CD Transport that has I2S hdmi output, cheaper the better.

Buy this stack before someone else does. And then modify them. I2s throughout. No HDMI. The stack even comes with a remote control.  A rare opportunity to buy a complete package.

Audio Alchemy DDS Pro CD Transport
Audio Alchemy DDE v.30 DAC
Audio Alchemy DTI Pro 32

  He is a pretty comprehensive review from one of the Far East publications that may have the answers you are looking for.

Yeah it just mentions the laser controller chip, not the laser.

 SAA7824HL

Cheers George

Audio Alchemy DDS Pro CD Transport

Different protocol I2S also uses a lower end Pioneer Stable Plater, with unobtainium new, PEA1179 laser.

Cheers George   

George 

It's the same OEM factory responsible for the Audiolab players if that helps with your research on the laser.  

Buy a brand new CD-transport, not second-hand, and it will last for many years.