Keep in mind that a transport has parts that wear out. Any used CDP or transport is going to be a bit of a crapshoot. That said, there is a Pioneer based EAD transport and a Pioneer PD-65 for sale now on Audiogon. Theta and Wadia (for the 830/301) both chose to use the Pioneer transport which seems to me to be a very good recommendation. Supposedly the Ack dAck people have an inexpensive transport coming out in a few months. A used Audio Note level one or two might be worth a look. Also see my comment on your original post regarding the Vecteur. There are some threads about inexpensive tranports on AA. I suggest you check there. I have zero enthusiasm for PC, DVD, or SACD based transports.
Need a transport solution-Suggestions? PC based?
I recently bought a Bel Canto DAC2 (as many of you many have read). Now I need a transport that won't break the bank. Someone I considered buying the DAC from suggested a PC based transport. I've spent some time at my dealers, but I left feeling frustrated and fatigued. I know I love the Linn Ikemi as a transport, but that is out of my price range. Any suggestions on what to listen to? Anyone built a PC based transport?