Thanks for the comments, folks.
Based on your suggestions, I am going to make a very careful listen to the TVP-Sig combo before I decide to make a CD transport purchase. Then, if I am unhappy with it's CD playback, I'll start by listening to the Aiwa!
I neglected to mention that I have an EAD T-1000 from about 5-4 years ago, and I have been very satisified with that transport. So, I can do an A->B comparison of the two. If the TVP is not up to the performance of the T-1000, then I'll start looking around for a better one.
I have done a preliminary comparison of the two, and the TVP has a more foreward sound, and is a little brighter in tonal balance. However, the cables for it are brand new, and may require some time for burn-in. (The manufacturer recommends 100+ hours) I'm quite used to the tonal presentation of the T-1000, but I don't think the TVP is 'bad', just a little different.
The TVP also appears to have a little more edge in the sound, maybe digititis, or maybe a more immediate presence, I'll have to listen to more source material to make that decision. (This could also be a product of the cable) The TVP also seems to have a bit more 'ambiance' to the sound; the more foreward presentation brings the sound around the listener a bit more, which may be considered more 'involving'.
So, initally, the jury is out on the TVP as a CD transport for me, but I won't make any real decisions on it until I have my Theatermaster Signature (next week hopefully), and have given the cables some break in.
Thanks again, and if you have any other thoughts, I'd appreciate them.
---Michael
Based on your suggestions, I am going to make a very careful listen to the TVP-Sig combo before I decide to make a CD transport purchase. Then, if I am unhappy with it's CD playback, I'll start by listening to the Aiwa!
I neglected to mention that I have an EAD T-1000 from about 5-4 years ago, and I have been very satisified with that transport. So, I can do an A->B comparison of the two. If the TVP is not up to the performance of the T-1000, then I'll start looking around for a better one.
I have done a preliminary comparison of the two, and the TVP has a more foreward sound, and is a little brighter in tonal balance. However, the cables for it are brand new, and may require some time for burn-in. (The manufacturer recommends 100+ hours) I'm quite used to the tonal presentation of the T-1000, but I don't think the TVP is 'bad', just a little different.
The TVP also appears to have a little more edge in the sound, maybe digititis, or maybe a more immediate presence, I'll have to listen to more source material to make that decision. (This could also be a product of the cable) The TVP also seems to have a bit more 'ambiance' to the sound; the more foreward presentation brings the sound around the listener a bit more, which may be considered more 'involving'.
So, initally, the jury is out on the TVP as a CD transport for me, but I won't make any real decisions on it until I have my Theatermaster Signature (next week hopefully), and have given the cables some break in.
Thanks again, and if you have any other thoughts, I'd appreciate them.
---Michael