TMR Audio told me that Project was a little slow on deliveries due to extensive testing of the RS2T. Sounds like they are serious about their quality control.
Good news!
Precisely the right approach to take.
Charles
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!!
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Did you order the RS2T transport or another Pro-Ject model? As I’ve reported, no problems with my RS2T. Good luck to you. If you don’t mind, let us know how things go with you. This company has been around for quite some time and is established. Surely they have the resources (And hopefully the desire) to tighten up their quality control. Charles |
Robert If you can get a replacement unit this would at least give you the chance to actually hear it in your own audio system and then make a decision. No doubt though, it’s your call to make. If you decide to go with the Jay’s Audio CDT K III I’m sure you will be very happy with it as well. Charles
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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 |
I completely agree. Pro-Ject needs to acknowledge their QC issues and directly address and correct them. I’ve had no problems with my RS2T and use it very often for long listening sessions . But others have had problems. This company nailed the sound quality aspect and need to bring QC up to the same high standard. To good of a CD transport to be marred by what are very fixable issues. Charles |
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I've had the RS2-T for about 2 weeks. To my ears it is an excellent sounding transport and value based on sound performance. However, at this point Pro-ject it appears to me has a quality control issue. When I unpacked my unit the bottom of the door (being when the door lid is fully opened) has a small flat piece held by 3 teeny screws. Two of them were not secured and when I opened the lid the last screw gave way. That now free piece is very tinker toyish. Regardless of that fact the unit itself does have a solid feel to it with overall the lid movement being fluid and smooth. I purchased from Underwood Wally who by the way is being fantastic with his customer service. He had 4 units and according to Wally 3 of them had this exact problem. Wally has units on order and upon arrival is swapping out the cosmetic issued units for brand new for all three customers. Huge kudos to him for making the customer #1! I listened that first night loving the performance of the RS2-T. The next night when I went to listen the blue led lit up but the display stayed dark. Long story shorter my unit sometimes will not function. If I wait 10 minutes and try powering up again, then so far it will power up properly and continue to work for as long as my listening sessions have been. To my knowledge my unit was the only one with the double whammy. I might be too forgiving but I believe these are minor hiccups and when I receive my replacement unit that I will have many years of trouble free service. Pro-ject just needs to get someone to pay attention in QC.
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I see the small uncovered metal switch you refer to. I suspect it performs the function as you described. I have owned my RS 2T since November 2021 and have had zero issues. This is why I suspect either a faulty unit or damage incurred during shipping. Robert I’m sorry this purchase didn’t work out for you. I believe that you would have loved it paired with your DAC. Alas, these events do happen. Charles |
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 |
Robert, sorry to see that you are giving up on the RS2T so quickly. Perhaps damage during shipping (Surely not unheard of unfortunately). Well, you have to do what you are most comfortable with and I understand that. It’s a truly wonderful sounding CD transport but for sure there are other excellent options available to you. Charles |
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 - zoom in on the picture in the attached link, hard to tell for sure but the bottom of the top lid doesn't seem to have a half moon attached. Worth a look. maybe reach out directly to member charles1dad and ask him to look at his unit and let you know
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