Best redbook CD player

gentlemen:

i am considering a lector 7 mk 1. i believe it is either 18 or 20 bit, with a 12at7-based tube output stage.

my friend owns one. i have heard the player many times.
i have seen a couple used, for under $1600. my only concern is the transport.

after what i heard last night, it might seem that the computer and software could be the heart of a digital front-end.

i visited a friend who uses his apple computer to send a wireless signal to a denon transport, via optical cable.
my friend was commenting on the foolishness of audiophiles who buy expensive cd players, when a computer may be a more efficient way to get a digital signal to a dac, than a transport.

i am suggesting using the lector as a one box player, thus using its transport and dac as a digital front end.

by the way, i spoke to ps audio today. during the spring of 2009, they will release the perfect transport, which embodies many of the features a computer embodies. its retail price will be between $2000 to $2500.

i would suggest that it is worth the time to speak to a technical specialist at ps audio to get information about this product.

i suggest staying away from the 24 bit lector players.
at best, listen to the current lector products, before you buy. i reviewed the lector .6 and was not impressed.