Are you planning on getting one used? In my own experience, PS Audio Lamda was overrated in its time, Audio Alchemy DDS Pro is underrated, and maybe cheap now after the collapse of the company. It has Pioneer's "stable platter", which calls for putting the CD in upside down. Its power supply is separate and very heavy, suggesting quality.
Good entry level transport?
I'd like to hear everyone's recommendations on a good entry level (let's say $1000 or less) transport. Just as food for thought I see quite a few Thetas kicking around in this category.