I have had good results from NAD CD players from the early 2000's like the the CD 521 BEE or even the earlier CD 520. They sound good via their native DAC's or as transports. Unfortunately, prone to failures and burnt out displays. Also Rotel's from the same era such as the RCD 951 are good transports. The native DAC's are less listenable (except for HDCD's) but they are built like tanks.