What transport for my Birdland DAC?


I recently picked up a Birdland Odeon AG with the reclocker upgrade. I added this to my Nad C321i deck used as transport. Since I am commited to the source before upgrading my amp, I imagine I should look for a new trasport as well.
I have read a few past threads that deal with issues like power supplies and clock upgrades in the transport but over all, I haven't got a clue what to look for.
I need some reccomendations for a budget of say under a grand used.
My system is: Nad C321i as trans.;
Audio magic sorcerer digital cable;
Birdland Odeon AG w/upgrade;
Audio magic Excalibur IC;
Nad C370 used as main only;
GMA europas;
Thanks in advance. Scott
abbeydog

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Thanks for the responses guys. I will check into those options and do some research on others as well.
Thanks again for your input.
Scott
Dubzilla,
Actually next I have StarSound products on the way (hello Warren). Audio points for the Dac to replace the gummy bearlike Panda feet that came with the Birdland.
Also the very thin almost waferlike points for between the spkeakers and stands. Should be interesting.
I believe you have a Birdland dac also a C370 nad right? If so, I would be very interested to know if you run straight in to the main on the amp (bypassing the preamp).
Huge difference in clarity and transparency and the only way to go in my experience here. What did you find?
Check your system posts for more.
Scott
Audioengr,
Okay, thank you for the post but, this is at least the third time I have seen you post with a cryptic, "nothing can beat this whatever modded".
What gives man? Are you promoting your own mods or others?
Please come forward with the details, or give it up man. If you have constructive suggestions I for one would like to hear them. The point is, call it out, or stop wasting post space.
Tjkaudio,
I like the Birdland very much. I especially like using it straight into the main amp of the Nad C370. This is startlingly clear and I have not missed the dynamics that others have cited as lost in this mode. Of course the Nad has a less then stellar pre ( or so I have been told) and if I had a superb preamp to compare then we could see. Works out great here though.
The reason I wanted a new trans was I didn't feel that I was getting the most from the dac using the Nad 321i as trans. However now I find after installing Audio Points that I may need a new amp first. Of course I need both.
Cec is a little too pricey I think but I have also decided to look at the Theta transports. Good price point and well reccomended. Thanks for the input guys!
Scott
Bombaywalla,
Thanks for your input and link. I will just say I see a little clearer now and leave it at that.
Tfkaudio,
Maybe I will take a shot at the Theta Jade after all. Can you tell me, is the company still servicing their older products? Just in case. Do you know how old the Jade is? Of course I will ask the owner too.
Thanks, Scott.
Tfkaudio,
Thanks for the info. I just bought one of the Jades. Good to know the age as the seller thought maybe 5 years or so.
Sould be here in a week or less. Will let you know what I think.
Thanks, Scott.
Tfkaudio,
Hey, thanks for the tip on the Theta Jade. I love it! I've been playing it for 3-4 days now and I can only say the sound is stunning. So much info was getting lost or muddled up with the Nad. Amazing difference. Yes I know it costs 8 times the price of the Nad, but that's what money is for isn't it?
Simply a huge upgrade here.
Scott.