Following the debacle with my TEAC VRDS7, I'll soon be on the search for a new cd transport (again) to couple with my modded M-Audio superdac, with a budget this time of up to £350 (or maybe a little more if I wait longer). I have looked around and second hand for £350 the 'good' choices seem to be a newer TEAC, such as the VRDS-10/T-1 or similar, or players such as the Marantz CD-10/16 or maybe a 17. However a couple of other options appeal, one being the Inca/Jungson Katana cd player, which can be imported brand new from HK and ebay for £220 plus postage and VAT/import duty, which should come in under £400... [URL]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3272&item=3850641654&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW[/URL] Seems excellent at the price and for a transport I expect it'd be pretty good, but of course it is a bit of a risk, and warranty support non existent...no different from s/h really. I was also wondering if anyone here hasbought from that seller on ebay? Another option would be a universal player, something from Pioneer or the Denon DVD-2900 or 2910 would be nice but I expect the latter 2 are somewhat out of my budget, though I could look at importing one from Hong Kong through that person on ebay. A universal players SACD/DVD-A abilities do not immediately appeal to me, but being able to play back DVDs would be nice as I could use the DVI output on the 2910 to use my TFT monitor for DVD playback - not ideal I know but I don't have a television at university and it'd be nice to watch DVDs without needing the PC whirring away. The cheap 'n cheerful option is the new Denon DVD1910 for £200 or so, DVI output which would facillate DVD playback, but I have no idea how it'd perform as a cd transport (probably not that well, I plan to pay someone to fit some trichord bits into whatever I get, but I don't know, polishing a turd and all that?). Just wondering where your money would go in a similar situation, and whether anyone has any experience with the players mentioned here when used as a cd transport? Erring towards the imported Inca Katana at the moment but I'd like to hear your thoughts too. :)