CD transport under $1000

Have you considered a computer? I have a 47 Labs system (which I can highly recommend their transports), but I use my Apple Mac and a HagUSB most the time. The quality and simplicity is great.

Just a thought....

Tvad:
I have had my CEC TL2 now for more than five years, and have never even considered a feeling of regret. Within my experience, this has been a very good bang-for-the-buck purchase, and IMO is at least as significant as DAC selection.

Reliability: CECs reputation preceeds it. Service: One service location in the US, close to your back yard (Campbell, CA). Nick Gowan is a real pro.

TL2s come with AES/EBU and coax, and some with ST Optical. I prefer AES/EBU to Coax. Wish I had ST Optical.

Wish you were closer, I would happily bring it for a demo. It would be a pleasure to meet you. I have been reading your knowledgeble posts for a number of years.

Thanks, Jeffcott. I'll look into a CEC.

I have a computer source. Not interested in it for reference listening.

Sources I have been rolling around in my head are: Sony DVP7700ES, Doge 6, OPPO...

Forgot to mention, ability to play burned CDs is a must.