Anyone upgrade from Jays CDT2MK3 to CDT3MK3?

I’m sorry to hear about your problems. I have the CDT2-MK3 and have considered the CDT3 as a possible future upgrade. I have had occasional popping and skipping issues with the CDT2, but using a CD lens cleaning disc or completely powering the unit off has resolved the issue. I pretty much play only commercial CDs rather than CD-Rs. Out of curiosity, did you notice a significant sonic improvement of the CDT3 over the CDT2?

@mksun  I haven’t really had a chance to listen to it enough to tell. There is definitely more bass response. The new CDs I’ve listened to sounded very good, but I’m not ready to say it’s better.

@baclagg Thats disappointing considering it’s double the price. I may be better served by upgrading my Denafrips Pontus II DAC to the Venus instead.

@mksun  I’m not saying it isn’t better yet. I only have a few hours listening and when I have listened, I’m not in the right mind because I’m anticipating a skip. I haven’t had a chance to relax and listen. I do believe there is more bass present and I’ve noticed a wider soundstage. 

"Out of curiosity, did you notice a significant sonic improvement of the CDT3 over the CDT2?"

I would not say "significant," but it is smoother. The jitter levels are enough lower than the CDT2 that it is audible; and the innards look beefier.