Does the Transport make a significant difference

I have a PS Audio Perfectwave DAC II and I'm currently using a NAD 565bee as the transport. Simple question; how much does the transport affect the sound and at what cost?

ricred111-21-2014 1:15am

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rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,356 posts 12-26-2014 at 05:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just bought a new CD transport for kicks, CEC TL3N. Just thought I'd check it out. My first belt drive top loader, very nice.
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,356 posts 11-21-2014 at 10:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is variable, some systems sound better with pre while others do better without. Only one way to find out. I'm currently running DAC direct into amp.
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,356 posts 11-23-2014 at 03:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DACs with analog volume control and tube output stages might be better positioned to go direct into amp. I'm thinking products such as Aesthetix and EAR etal.

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