Look for a used broadcast cdp; I found Denon DN c-680 on eBay for $88--it sells new for $1,000, it's built like a tank, and has coax and xlr digital outs.
cheap used transport vs cheaper cdp w/ digital out
my venerable Rotel 855 is on its last legs and need to decide if a VERY cheap used transport ($350-$450)offers ANY sonic improvements over an even cheaper ($150-250) yet decent used transport with coax or optical outs. I've always wondered what you guys think about this. I think any discussion the community might offer would be of real value for us financially challenged audiophiles. thanks as always.