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Good CDTransport (player) without DAC?

Hello, i have a great DAC Streamer (Elac DDP2), but now I an looking for an additional device to read CDs, but it does not need to have a DAC. 

Can you recommend a good price based CD Transport/Player? The CD reading quality should be good, but no need to spend money for an internal DAC as I have the DDP2. Would be nice if it also looks good, and not too old fashion. 

I found the
- Pro-Ject CD Box S2
- Pro-Ject DS2T

but the reviews are not saying a lot, especially ratings are medium low. Whats is your idea?
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kacomess
199 posts
 
The Rega Apollo got a rave review in Stereophile relatively recently though I’ve not heard it. NAD makes (or made) some good players for not too much money and they’re all over the used market, too. 
merosen
45 posts
 
Anyone know anything about Emotiva ERC-4?

https://emotiva.com/collections/cd-players/products/erc-4
dtrandall
43 posts
 
I am in the same boat and considering the audiolab 6000cdt. reviews say it has a very good transport assembly (from their more expensive cd player), is well-built and very reasonably priced at $499.

i have also heard good things about the sound of the cambridge CXC, but some less than great things about its durability/reliability.

YMMV
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ronsky
1 posts
 
Check Audiolab 6000 CDT
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
...I use my Marantz SACD SA-8001 with an Optical Cable/Toslink connection into my JOB INT, which has a DAC in it... I'd go vintage; Most older CD units have digital outs. I'd look for a vintage Pioneer that you put the disc in upside down (I'd really research it heavily and keep my eyes open), or vintage SONY and PHILLIPS units. All of the above new mentioned above would do the job, I'd also consider a Woo transport if you could find one...
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