Many new CD players are using DVD or computer derived ROM drives. I am no expert, but it seems to me very few CDPs use a dedicated CD drive anymore, and a well designed and executed DVD player should be equal or possibly superior from what I can gather as they use newer technology anyhow. I have a Bel Canto PL-2 and I honestly think it is the equal of my previous Ayre CX-7e as a player, not just a transport, but it plays dvd's, SACD and DVDA with only one box on my shelf. Not sure if there is a "correct" answer on this as transports and DAC's are always about synergy anyhow...
