Transport

Thanks I will look into your recommendation. I'm also interested in the Border Patrol DAC. I cant find a CD Player in my price range that can give me the air and bloom my TT set has. Any feedback would be appreciated. 
 

ARC CDP uses the Philips pro transport and is designed with excellent vibration and noise control. Marantz also uses a Phillips transport.

When using a CDP as a transport, a reclocker at the input to the Dac would provide higher SQ. The outputs on older CD players are not really designed for quality jitter control.

I second the Denon 3520. I have one and it is a beast. Also, it has fixed, variable and balanced outputs. Mine has been updated, and I’m holding on to it

Teac T1

watch out with old cd players based on a PHILIPS laser! some of those lasers are not available any more. Philips does not manufacture them any more. If you would consider buying a new transport, the only affordable one on the market is the CAMBRIDGE CXC. 550€ , in the UK a lot cheaper!