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