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Small Form-Factor CD Player/Transport

I'm looking to see what's out there (and available in the US) as far as smaller CD units are concerned. Transport or Player, preferably front-loading, in that c.$1000USD range. Here's a short list of what I've stumbled across, thus far:

  • Pro-Ject CD Box DS*
  • Teac PD-301-X
  • Rega Apollo (but this is top-load, unfortunately)
brian_stabinger
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stereo5
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The Cyrus seems to have a small shape. 

brian_stabinger OP
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The Cyrus looks great, but just physically too deep, atop from being over twice the budget. Aesthetically, I'd lean more towards the Pro-Ject or Teac. Question with the Pro-ject: In the DS line, it doesn't appear you can order the CD units with the "wood" side panels. However, there are other boxes (DACs, etc.) that have the exact same chassis, but are available with side panels. Am I seeing that correctly?

Oh, and under budget is perfectly fine! 1's and 0's are mostly the same, given my current listening situation/room/system. Aesthetics, design and functionality are the more important factors.  

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lou_setriodes
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If you can find one - Audio Alchemy DDS3 or Proceed PCD or PCD2

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