Adding CD Transport / Player to setup

[Oluain]

Looking for some advice...

I have a Cyrus 8XP d QX amp paired with Spendor A6 speakers.

I usually stream my audio from a home media server or play records but I would like to add a CD source as an additional source.

Given that theCyrus amp already has a high quality DAC I assume I should look at getting a CD Transport rather than a CD Player?
e.g. something like 'Cambridge Audio CXC' instead of 'Marantz CD6007'?

Would the Cambridge Audio CXC be a good option? Are there any more budget transports worth considering?
£500 is the upper end of my budget for this.

Many thanks!

 

[gasolin]

6000CDT CD Transport From Audiolab

A basic, simple, stripped CD transport? In this day and age? Isn’t Audiolab reading the script? Paul Rigby reviews, salutes and offers live sacrifices to this incredible machine I never thought I’d see the day. The Audiolab 6000CDT is a CD transport. I say again, it’s a CD transport...

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[barcpc]

I have the Cambridge CXC for nearly 6 months now, it is just great, no issues, the remote control will end up being a little clumsy since it is the same for the CXN (Streamer), CXC (CD) and CXA (Amplifier) and there will be a lot of buttons you will never user.
Apart from that, great option

 

[nopiano]

The Audiolab and Cambridge already mentioned are both very popular, and each seems to have pros and cons.

I recently took a left-field approach by buying a Tascam CD-200. It’s cheaper than either of the transports above, is a full player (has its own DAC), and uses a transport mechanism used by the like of ATC and Primare in players retailing around £2-3k. Go figure!

Tascam CD-200 | CD Player

CD Player / CD Player with iPod dock

www.tascam.eu

It’s basic looking - it’s more for pros and studios - but it might float your boat. I use mine into my Linn DAC, part of a streamer cum preamp that lists at around £7000.

Tascam CD200 CD Player

Streamlined CD Playback SolutionThe Tascam CD-200 offers a streamlined and cost-effective solution for various audio playback needs. Its design focuses on simplicity, making it perfect for installations or PA rentals where complex CD player features may not be necessary. Despite its...

www.superfi.co.uk

 

[Gray]

It’s basic looking - it’s more for pros and studios

It is, but I like it for that reason.
If only all hi-fi offered that much value.

 

[jjbomber]

Bonkers value for money!

IOTAVX - British world-class stereo- & home cinema equipment

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[Al ears]

Bonkers value for money!

IOTAVX - British world-class stereo- & home cinema equipment

IOTAVX stands for excellent HiFi equipment at the absolute best price thanks to the direct sales concept. The British brand combines high-quality technology

www.iotaenterprises.co.uk

I would concur if you needed all of it's facilities

 

[Oxfordian]

6000CDT CD Transport From Audiolab

A basic, simple, stripped CD transport? In this day and age? Isn’t Audiolab reading the script? Paul Rigby reviews, salutes and offers live sacrifices to this incredible machine I never thought I’d see the day. The Audiolab 6000CDT is a CD transport. I say again, it’s a CD transport...

theaudiophileman.com

Very happy with my 6000CDT over the last 18 months, it doesn’t do anything fancy it just works.

 

[plastic penguin]

Looking for some advice...

I have a Cyrus 8XP d QX amp paired with Spendor A6 speakers.

I usually stream my audio from a home media server or play records but I would like to add a CD source as an additional source.

Given that theCyrus amp already has a high quality DAC I assume I should look at getting a CD Transport rather than a CD Player?
e.g. something like 'Cambridge Audio CXC' instead of 'Marantz CD6007'?

Would the Cambridge Audio CXC be a good option? Are there any more budget transports worth considering?
£500 is the upper end of my budget for this.

Many thanks!

Apologise if this seems like a poke in the eye obvious choice. But...

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