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Best transport for under $500

What are the recommendations for the best transport for $500 or under. On my short list are:

Parasound CBD/2000
McCormack SST1
Theta Basic
Rega players
Sony players

I am currently using a Marantz 67SE and would like an upgrade. Thanks
tpk123
kana813
956 posts
 
A Theta Jade was just listed for $650., I'd stretch your budget and grab it.
tpk123 OP
61 posts
 
Any other ideas out there? Maybe a newer CD player as a transport?
aarsoe
20 posts
 
Try getting your hands on a used Sony DVP-7000. This dvd player is a great transport. I know most dvd players are pretty useless as transports - but this one is up there with the best dedicated cd transports..a
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elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
Any quality CD transport will blow away a similarly priced CDP.

Theta Data Basic II, PS Audio Lambda II or Muse Model 5 would be my first choices for under 500$.
tutordennis
64 posts
 
Think about a Pioneer Elite PD-65. Good stock, and can be modded later for better performance.
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