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Recommend half-width transport

Can someone recommend a good sounding half-width transport? Price under $500 is okay and under $200 would be better.
I would prefer neutral sound without the HF garbage common in cheap transports.
Thanks
cdc
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theo
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Another consideration is the Rega Apollo-R. And you can always add a DAC. Just a thought.
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roxy54
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I think long ago, Esoteric had half width transports, and I believe they were expensive and well regarded. Maybe by now, you might find one for a reasonable price.
cdc OP
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Thanks for the suggestion. I would like to stick with a straight transport like the Delta and Stello.
facten
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2nd the Stello CDT100
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cal3713
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I've never heard it, and it's aging, but the Musical Fidelity X-Ray CD player fits your size and price (used) requirements and gets good reviews.

http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/1204mf/#Ai0MikbQ6oGeZ1Z3.97
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