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dissapointing experience with Project CD Box RS2T Transport

Just received on Friday,the above referenced unit. I figured today would be the day to experience what others have been talking about, namely the GREAT Sound!!! Oh boy Saturday.  Hooked everything up, ready to start playing, and nothing. Unit turned on, running standard power supply, and using a good aes/ebu 110 cable. Displaying after moving switch to ON,  a big red X on screen. So far so good, placed a CD on spindle and little holder on top, closed door and big red X remained. I hit the play button and same screen was still there, no playback. When I looked closer to investigate, I noticed a small half moon piece of silicone on the surface where the CD rests. Couldn't figure where it belonged?? As I consider myself to be good with machinery etc. I could see two  small raised tabs (silicone based)  on surface where door when closed would touch down, nice touch!  Also, a small raised metal tab on base, so when door closed would push against medal tab and tell machine it was OK to play. Remember the small half moon piece mentioned earlier? I wonder if that was positioned on bottom of top door, so when closed would depress that metal tab,and activate the machine??? Very poor design if I am correct? 

     If anyone owns this transport, I 'm guessing that this little silicone tab was at one time attached to the bottom of the closing door and supposed to hit that metal tab to actuate the play mode.  Please let me know if I am correct. Very disappointed in TN  Thanks for letting me VENT!!

robshaw

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robshaw OP
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Walter is a very nice guy, have had many a nice conversation. I am also on a waiting list for said machine. I was fortunate  to locate one at the Music Room and decided based on everyone's kudos to buy the machine.  Little did I know I would be the lucky one!!!!!  I will be sending it back tomorrow. Based on everyone's advice on good it sounds vrs the quality control issues? Not sure as to what to do. One part says to have it repaired, another to have my money returned, and another to move on A Jays audio transport?????  Thanks all, You have helped me numerous times, I guess the decision is mine at this point. Just not sure as to which way to proceed. All, have a good evening and thanks again for your help Robert TN

robshaw OP
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facten, Thanks, didn't think about that. Went to the site you highlighted. I didn't see any type of protrusion on the lid at all. It looks totally,  nicely machined and smooth. I certainly hope on a machine this expensive that a small GLUED on tab on the underside of the lid would activate the machine.

     Will be returning  the machine  on Monday AM.  SAD    Thank you for helping. Robert

robshaw OP
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to charles1 dad and tweak 1  Thanks so much for the response. I can only assume by your posts that you own or are very familiar with the transport. It was all set up properly and plugged in to a power supply when appropriate. When the on switch was activated, the screen turned on and I believe a big red X appeared. (if memory serves me) I believe indicating a CD needs to be added along with clamp. I did so, and closed the door. NO change in initial screen. I hit the play button hoping all would be well and play would start, NOTHING different. Took CD out and tried again, second time wasn't a charm.

     When looking at floor of machine in front, (LID UP) I noticed a small metal raised switch (pressure activated I believe) bare metal, not covered with any material? (odd)  I assume when lid closes, it's weight activates play mechanism, via switch. When lid closes mine does not. 

     Hopefully this paints an accurate picture. Do the machines you own have that same naked metal raised switch?   Just trying to figure out from  a line of sight perspective if I seeing something or not???? Or is it something internal that is obviously out of sight. Just spitballing   I always seem to be Murphy's law subject. Thanks as usual. Robert      I was hoping for an epiphany of sorts... Not to be

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