I didn't want a slot loader and didn't have the space for a top loader and the Teac sounds great.
Not worried about the tray at all. It's driven by a rubber band, that is usually what fails when it won't eject.
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@trn - I suggest you follow up on looking at the CEC TL5 or TL2. I also had space issues and the CECs are quite compact and a minimum of space is needed due to the relatively low profiles. I have the TL5 and I am satisfied with the sound, but I really haven’t done any comparisons with the competition. I like the fact that the TL5 has a user replaceable belt, which may or may not be the case with the TL2. |
Trn: I also have a Schiit URD. It worked fine for a bit over 1 year, and then started to develop the "intermittent" play problem. Finally, the CD drawer would not open, so I sent it to Schiit. A solid unit with a Stream Unlimited drive and servo board. You mention that others have had similar problems; any further comments about all this? I found the sound to be very good with this transport, but I am wondering about the JPL-2800 drive mechanism durability, noting that a series of high end CD transports use this drive, or the CD PRO-8 (which seems to use most of the same "guts" as the 2800). |
As I understand it, the Urd also uses the Pro-8 (or a variant of it). I've been in contact with other Urd users who have had similar issues as mine and different issues such as what you're experiencing. I've found these users on many of the other forums (ASR, SBAF, Head-fi, etc). Some choose to live with their issues (for reasons I personally don't understand but, you do you.) I haven't read about any issues other than what seem to be drive issues. No one has an issue with the sonic performance of the unit (I don't either). It's sounds good when it plays. "Replaced the tray motor's band, the CD drive control board, and made sure all of the Urd firmware is up to date. Played multiple CD's without any issues." |
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