The top-loading Rega is a good choice. Oppo makes a lot of industry-standard drives as well. HHB's upside-down tray drive was probably the best. Not sure they're made anymore but look on FleaBay.
Which good CD transports can be found in the used market?
I've used the Mac "Superdrive" cd/dvd transport that came with my Mac Mini to play and rip CD's into iTunes. So i know that I'm not getting the best quality 1's and 0's I listen to. As I'm retired and on a budget, am unable to go out and buy a Cambridge CXC or the like. Which older-model cd players, dvd players or stand-alone transports do you suggest I consider ...and at what price might I be able to find them? Thanks, people!!