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CD transports; do they really matter

In my pursuit of total sonic harmony, I have been investigating whether a CD transport ( to replace my bulky and aged Luxman CD player ) would be a good option.  I had an interesting conversation with the manufacturers rep of a respected brand regarding his companies CD transport.  He basically said its all in the DAC, the transport, as long as its not a cheap component, does not make much or any difference. So, I ask does it really matter?

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elliottbnewcombjr
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solid feels better, but

the drawer could be made of granite, rolling on ruby diamonds, or cardboard, totally irrelevant.

after closing, disc gets lifted up and spun, by nearly universal parts, and nearly universal brains, to maintain a constant data stream speed.

"CDs spin at about 500 rpm when read near the center, decreasing to approximately 200 rpm when read near the circumference, producing a constant linear velocity."

the laser simply moves independently in a straight line below the spinning disc, also governed by nearly universal parts and brains

the cheapest portable cd player is able to do this, it's the software, up-scale, re-clock, anti-jitter, error correction, filters, then the dac(s) that make the audible difference.

 

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