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Audio Note, Vecteur, Audiomeca transports..HELP

I'm looking to by a used transport, (or in the case of Vecteur, new because of their ridiculously low prices). I've been researching for a couple weeks now and have my shortlist narrowed to:
Audiomeca Mephisto II
Audio Note CDT2
Vecteur L4
I was also considering CEC TL1 or TL2, but my research has shown that CEC transports sound a little slow, and perhaps thick. (I also have read that CEC transport mechanisms are well built, but the lasers and other internal parts arent the greatest quality......any comments?)
The Vecteur L4 is actually a CD player, but I've heard that as a transport it beats Vecteurs own dedicated transport, the D2 transport. Any thoughts? My dac is the Kora Hermes, latest edition before the new HermesII. I'm big on soundstaging, and fast transients.....one reason why I took the CEC off my shortlist....speed.
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cmk
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The CEC doesn't sound slow, or thick, but rather smooth, akin to analogue. I've owned a TL2 for well over 5 years and never had any breakdown problems, only normal wear and tear. After 5 years, changed the belt, replaced the LED readout, and the tech re-alined the lens. It is extremely resolving. If you find it thick and slow, I'd reckon its more a question of matching digital cables and DAC than of the player per se.

Also for digital playback systems, I've found that what you place under the units have a significant effect on the sound you get. In this respect, I've found Unicones from Australia to be very good with transports. Also good clean power to the unit raises the bar of performance.
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