So I'm looking for the best CD player I can afford and one of these is in the running - but I have 2 questions...

1. Does anyone know if the volume on the remote means it has a variable output (meaning I can sell my beloved Luxman TVC to help the purchase)? I've looked and looked online but cant find out.

2. The seller doesn't have transport bolts - can anyone think of a solution?

In general I'm stuck between the marantz 12 or 94mk1 set up or an esoteric X03 SE.