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CD transport under $1000

I'm considering a CD transport with coax digital output for use with an APL Denon 3910 DAC.

There have been a couple threads on this topic, but I'm wondering if the suggestions may have changed over time.

Reliability and serviceability are important considerations.

$1000 or less. New or used.

Thanks in advance.
tvad
jeffcott
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Tvad:
A further on CEC. All of them (at least among the TL0, TL1 & TL2) are TOP Loaders. They all use a suspended drive mechanism with a top loading puck. As far as CDRs, based upon my experience there is no problem.
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Took a chance on a modded Music Hall CD25.2.

I strongly considered a CEC, but the price was more than I wanted to spend for a part time, back-up transport.

Thanks for the suggestions.
tvad OP
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The Music Hall CD25.2T (Parts Connexion transport mod) sounds pretty good using the APL Denon 3910's DAC. I find it actually has more heft than the APL alone, although the top end is slightly more grainy.

I'm using a Stereovox XV2 digital interconnect and a Volex power cord on the 25.2.

Anybody have a suggestion for a digital cable, or for a power cord that works well on the CD25.2? I have an Oyaide Tunami GPX power cord on the way to try.
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