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Advice on CD transport

Here’s the situation:

Am purchasing two channel integrated amp with built in DAC shortly (likely Hegel H390. Love the DAC section).  Big CD enthusiast and I’m looking for a great transport under the $1k range (used is more than acceptable).  My issue is buying a standalone transport is too rich for my blood so looking for a CD player with awesome transport. I hate paying for the DAC in it I won’t be using but such is being audio poor. 
I’ve always liked the Rega line but am wondering what anyone has found/used.  If you’ve got any helpful input without getting into DIY, please feel free to chime in. 
CJ
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barts
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I too have a Cambridge CXC v2.  $600 feeding a Bryston BDA-3 dac.
Sounds wonderful.  Hard to go wrong.
Here's a short vid on how to do a few tweaks, not parts changing, simple stuff virtually anyone can do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoxC3st7WQw&t=1521s

OK OK the DAC costs $4000 so maybe it would make any transport sound better.  Maybe.

Good luck with your choice.

Regards,
barts
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barts
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@hilde45

No I have not done the tweaking due to music room being gutted and redone.

I bought the v2 simply because the v1 was no longer available. Also I can't speak to any differences between them, although I have read that there is virtually no difference.  If the difference in cost $6000 vs $4000 I would go with a good used piece.  But, the difference between $600 and $400 is negligible.  Especially when my darling wife thinks nothing of spending $200 on hair and nails on a regular basis. \8-)
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