I am looking to create a desktop system. I would like a small sized CD transport. Even smaller than the highly regarded Eastern Electric if possible. Doesn't have to be a portable, but something that would stack attractively as a combo with a typical sized headphone amp, and be good sound...

I am interested in finding out if there are any CD players of quality with a high quality headphone amp stage included. I have Senn 580's with Cardas cable. I am hoping for something relatively compact for my desk, although not portable size. Rather than buying a CD player and a separate amp...

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with the headphone output on this unit. How does it compare to the usual dedicated headphone amps?

Maybe this is old hat for some of you. I am wondering if anyone has compared the headphone jack on the Shanling 200 SACD player to using the RCA output with a dedicated tube headphone amp, such as the ones frequently discussed in this forum. I am wondering how the headphone section stacks up...