Here’s an interesting CD transport story. I purchased a Wadia 270 transport in 1999. A year or two later I had it upgraded by Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound. While he was in there he replaced the transport mechanism with a new transport from a Wadia 270SE which he had on hand. I was there in person when he made the swap.
Remarkably this transport continues to read CDs but now the CD drawer occasionally fails to open. Only problem I’ve had with this transport. I believe these transport mechanisms were made by TEAC.
This a remarkable record for any CD transport. Built like a virtual tank and always sounds excellent. Actually contemplating repair if possible.
Was originally paired with a Wadia 27i DAC which is long gone.
PS: Great Northern replaced a lot of caps with Black Gate electrolytics. At this age do you think they should be checked?
