I can't say enough about the Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3 ! Terrific, well-built drive with a multitude of outputs and a precision clock. I've had mine for over a year and it only sounds better ! It's the best transport I've had on my system. Hard to find used and even used the price would probably be more than your $1000 range. Everyone has to try and stick to their own budgetary constraints, however if you're looking for a good final DAC that won't break the bank, this is one you should certainly consider...Good Luck !
