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Which good CD transports can be found in the used market?

I've used the Mac "Superdrive" cd/dvd transport that came with my Mac Mini to play and rip CD's into iTunes. So i know that I'm not getting the best quality 1's and 0's I listen to.   As I'm retired and on a budget, am unable to go out and buy a Cambridge CXC or the like.   Which older-model cd players, dvd players or stand-alone transports do you suggest I consider ...and at what price might I be able to find them?  Thanks, people!!
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randy-11
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if your rips are accurate bit for bit, a transport cannot improve things

there is software that can check for accurate rips but I don't bother with it, I just turn on the checking in iTunes when I rip a CD

there are many things related to the DAC for you to spend money on, so don't worry about a lack of holes to toss $$ in
randy-11
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test to be sure they are bit for bit accurate if the OP wants - tho I'd bet they already are

then... get a nice recently made DAC if his is old

and maybe this:
http://schiit.com/products/eitr

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