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.

Surprised to hear you say that Tvad.I guess you put your emphasis on CD playback rather than hard drive,cool,Bob

Tvad, did you see THIS when you were looking at the Doge?

Nice architecture, good components. Looks like a tank. Plus Joe will give you thirty days to give it a shot....

Not sure about CDr's though.