Inexpensive CD Transport

Patriot- Actuall I use to own both Micromega Stage 3 and Acurus ACD-11, as you want to use as transport I recommend ACD-11 but if you want a one box digital go with Micromega. Regards, Rute.

From ticklers on other threads, I looked into the products of Electro Visionary Systems (EVS) @ tweakaudio.com. It looks like this guy's products are VERY highly regarded -- check audioreview.com. One of his products is a Sony CD player modified to be a transport only for $650, gets rave response. Then there's his updated Millenium DAC that apparently is pants-wetting good ($850), and an affordable digital amp is in the works. Anyway, the site has a lot of interesting info, products, and tweaks. Check his discussion of the new audio formats under Audio News. Any feedback from y'all?

Abstract, Roger, Rutel, Ljgj, Lak, Swampwalker and South43 thanks for your comments -- I am going to keep a lookout for an inexpensive CD player/transport per your all suggestions. Would love to get a Wadia transport...I'm not worried about the company, I think we'll see them again. I will also look at the Acurus and Micromega. Have heard great things about the CAL also. Again, thanks for your help and time.

I agree 100% with Roger. Take his advice, you will never regret it! - Larry

I have a Wadia 12 dac and use a old counterpoint transport. Both have the bnc connectors and I beleive both together sound great. I have not had the chance to try any other transports so any other advice I can't give. Would like to try the rega as a transport.

Patriot- If you want a changer, the CAL CL-10 is very good. I am using one now, as a stand alone and it sounds good with the built in DAC. I love the convenience, and have thought that if I upgrade, I will just go with a good, used DAC. FWIW, this unit was rated Class B, so iits pretty good on its own. I paid $800 from a local dealer, but you can get one privately for about $700.

Buy a DVD unit either multi disc and use it with your DAC - it will give you great sound and vision . Sony or Yamaha .

I used the Acurus ACD-11 as transport, great CDT for money also cheapest in used market around $350 you'll get it like new, Rega CDP also good for money. Good luck.

keep the wadia they will be back in business,if you can find a wadia # 20 transport used for 1500 or less grab it and then connect the 2 units with the optimal enchantment optimus glass cable,you will never sell the combo.I have the transport and have had it for 4 years,cannot be beaten

A couple of things. First the Wadia is first rate, that D/A is very good. You may know that Wadia has been bought and may no longer be a viable company. That's why so much Wadia gear is for sale right now. D/A's rarely have problems, but I wouldn't recommend a Wadia transport right now. They rarely break, but if they do--you're going to have problems with service. A good transport will give you the most out of the D/A. I have used four different transports in my system with 3 different D/As. Each of them sounded different with different D/As. There is a bit of matching here. When I was using a Muse model 2 I prefered my Micromega Drive 2 (which by the way is for sale right now) over a CEC TTL2. That's not to say it was better than the CEC--but with the Muse it sounded better. I have used a Marantz and a Mission CD player as transports. The sound on them was very closed with poor bottom end resolution compared to the Micromega. I'm now using a Mark Levinson 37 transport with the 36 D/A. Not only is the 37 much higher resolution and considerable better bottom end--but it benefits from the matching to the D/A. So, if you can get a steal on a Wadia transport (and I mean steal because service could be a big issue) and you are a risk taker--this might be the way to go (best sound for the dollar). If you want a Micromega Drive 2 cheap--let me know. The only other thing you might consider is a Genesis digital lens.