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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?

mdrone

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jl35
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the current PS Audio Transport, PST, is significantly better than all their previous transports...I have owned the previous 2...all used with the PS Audio Directstream DAC...

jl35
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The preferred digital cable for PS Audio gear seems to be the I2S. In terms of value the PS gear was typically sold for 40+% off by the big dealers before they went to direct sales 

jl35
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lots of CD and DVD players use the same transport...

jl35
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I absolutely agree ghd… just referring to comparing inexpensive CD players used as transports… I’ve never really liked them as transports, much prefer something like the Cambridge CXC…I believe comparing these CD and DVD players is likely to show little difference, but does not prove that transports are not extremely important

 

jl35
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they've mattered very much in my system

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