CD players that make for a great transport

For the money, one would be hard pressed to beat the Pioneer Elite BDP-09 player.  It can be used as a player and as a great transport.  It has four internal DACS and I have compared the transport and cd player with many others and with external dacs and it bettered just about every DAC and transport I found.  You can get this used for about $800. 

Also, the Pioneer elite BP95 and 79AVI make great transports. 

Another one is the Pioneer elite DV-09.

The BDP-09 and DV-09 are literally built like bricks.  They are seriously over built and make wonderful transports.

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Glad you like the DV-09.  I know it doesn't play certain disc.  Like SACD, but most others it is fine.

Don't forget the BDP-09.  Better DACS. beat the Theta gen Va dac and was very close to the Audio Research DAC8 that I own.

and don't let anyone fool you.  The AR DAC8 is a very nice DAC.

Most people were using the BDP-09 as a DVD or Blue ray player and didn't like the fact that it took awhile to boot up.  I couldn't care less because 1) I'm not in a hurry and 2) I'm using it as a CD player or Transport for music only.  I bought it after I owned the DV-09 for a while and it plays more CD's than the DV-09 and sounds great. I believe it is based on the same platform as the DV-09 so it is built like a tank also, but has four internal DACS.

I love the look of the Pioneer Elite equipment with the wood grain panels.  So, unless I have a reason, it is difficult to sell the DV-09.  It looks great.  Same with my Pioneer Elite PD65 in my office.  It still sounds great.  Love those wood side panels.

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