If the DAC is the same, how different do CD transports sound?

I posted this in neighboring discussion recently:

I will describe to you my experience, not what I had read or heard from others. I bought Denafrips Ares II and utilized Arcam CD192 as a transport, it was great improvement, then I replaced Arcam with Cambridge CXC transport that was very noticeable improvement over Arcam transport section. I did go further up the ladder since. I have learned from my own experience that dedicated transport matters.

Now I am using Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3 with Denafrips Venus II 12th it is impressive improvement in comparison to Cambridge/AresII. Also, the HDMI connection over coaxial makes considerable difference, mostly much greater three dimensionality and placement of the instruments  using HDMI. I do agree with Harley that a DAC makes greater difference then transport. My experience.

 without a blind test with matched levels your reporting is only anecdotal. As Perry Mason would say "Can't stand up in Court".

Well, I have forgotten your scientific approach "it's only 0 and 1".

If you say so. 🙄

adversam

What does it have to do with this post subject "If the DAC is the same, how different do CD transports sound?"🙄

sudnh

"the optical laser detector inside the transport is an analogue electronics device which is changing its output continuously as the laser light dims and brightens."

This is revolutionary theory indeed. Why is then a DAC (digital to analog converter) needed if a laser provides analog signal?