If you want a great working player that functions as a transport and is built very well look at a used Esoteric DV60 this player has a steel remote control, and no your not getting the renowned NEOVRDS transport it dosent cost 8K either. Highly recommend for use as a transport. The built in DAC’s sound very "digital" and not very warm or musical. Used prices have come down on these to around $1200.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/dv60/indexe.html
Matt M
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/dv60/indexe.html
Matt M