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CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports

Hello,

I currently have a new LTA Aero Dac on order.  I have a feeling that I will be soon be ordering a new CD Transport to go with the new Dac and am trying to narrow down the options.

I am strongly considering either the Jay's CDT2MK3/CDT3MK3; but would also like to hear more about the CEC TL5 and the CEC TL-2N belt drive transports.

I'm curious if anyone has had the opportunity to compare CEC with the Jay's?

I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences - whether they be good or bad before I decide to pull the trigger.

Thank you and best wishes to you all!

no_regrets

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vthokie83
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Don

Certainly sorry to hear about your health, and here's to a positive outcome.

That is amazing news on the Jay's transport, and great timing. Please let us know your thoughts when it arrives!

vthokie83
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no_regrets

No there were no external clocks being used, the internal oven controlled crystal oscillators were used.

vthokie83
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no_regrets

I've never heard a CEC transport, so I'm no help there.

I have however compared the Jay's CDT-2 MKIII to the CDT-3 MKIII in an extended comparison with a couple of friends. I personally would not spend double the price for the CDT-3, and in fact for period of the comparison there were times (most of the time actually) where we could tell little difference between the two. That said, they are both BRILLIANT CD transports. Another thing to consider is that the Jay's transports have an I2S output, which the CEC units do not.

Best of luck, and let us know what you decide

vthokie83
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no_regrets

And have you made a decision, or bought something yet?

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