Good entry level transport?


I'd like to hear everyone's recommendations on a good entry level (let's say $1000 or less) transport. Just as food for thought I see quite a few Thetas kicking around in this category.
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I use a Marantz CD67SE as a transport and it works fine. Check around there is always used ones available.
If you can find one, a McCormack SST-1 for $600-800 is very nice. It's built like a tank, like all McCormack products and the ergonomics are very well done. The sound is lovely.
As I approach the $1000 USD mark I'm starting to consider the new Sony DVPS9000ES. In theory it would give me a good transport, a progressive scan DVD player, and a SACD player all-in-one. A tough to beat value?