In my experience, I would strongly recommend the CEC TL2, if you want to see what transports are all about. The TL2 is, unfortunately, a bit above your budget figure.
In your price range, there is currently listed a Parasound C/BD-2000 transport that is certainly worth a look.
In your price range, there is currently listed a Parasound C/BD-2000 transport that is certainly worth a look.