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Small Form-Factor CD Player/Transport

I'm looking to see what's out there (and available in the US) as far as smaller CD units are concerned. Transport or Player, preferably front-loading, in that c.$1000USD range. Here's a short list of what I've stumbled across, thus far:

  • Pro-Ject CD Box DS*
  • Teac PD-301-X
  • Rega Apollo (but this is top-load, unfortunately)
brian_stabinger
markmuse
251 posts
 

I third NuPrime. I have the CDT-8 Pro. Great little transport.

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audioguy85
2,017 posts
 

The Cyrus Cdt...compact, sounds great. Yes, a bit deep dimension wise, but not very wide. A far cry from the full size audio lab it replaced. Freed up some space atop my audio credenza. Better yet, I got it brand new, $999...$300 off!

I also use my Marantz hdcd1 as a transport. It is 12 inches by 12 inches. Also sounds great.

willy-t
124 posts
 

Luxman D N150 

super small

$2800 retail but can be had for about $1,500

I have owned one for a year now with great results

 

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

Heed cd transports and Bel Canto CD3t these are all shoppers box sixes transports and are built like tanks. I think Gene Rubin may offer the Heed products. 

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baylinor
1,238 posts
 

Caution: If looking to go I2s connection, not all are compatible. Had to return the PS Audio CD transport which was not compatible with the Gustard x26  pro dac.

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