JAYS Audio transport upgrade?

Yes, the CDT3 is in fact one of the best sounding sources available at any price. Just the truth. The CDT2 is quite good, but the CDT3 is audibly better still. Part of that must be the CLK and its PSU, it is one of the finest they can produce and occupies the whole R 3rd of the unit.

We tried hard to beat the CDT3 with various expensive streamers (eg Rockna, Lumin, Naim, Esoteric, etc) and have not been able to. Also, we tried master CLK'ing the CDT3 and the sound changed slightly but did not improve.

With all due respect the CDT2 and CDT3 do NOT sound identical. If you want the best sound you can get the CDT3 is the better path vs the Mk2-?Mk3 upgrade. Thanks TK 

And to the OP I have shared my phone with you there and we can discuss. Thanks TK

So appreciative for the personal response. Pure class.

@larseand, please check your email spam folder. Thanks, TK

First off, I’d like to echo @stuartk  comment and say that Todd at TEK is absolutely a top notch guy… a true asset to the audiophile community!

Secondly, I’ve “read” that the upgrade from CDT2-mk2 to mk3 is quite substantial and worth the minor investment.  
 

Thirdly, if I understand this correctly, the cost of a replacement CDM4/19 drive mechanism is much less costly than the drive for the CDT3-mk3.  
 

I have no doubt that the CDT3-mk3 may sound better.  With the enormous parts count, better clock and power supply, and at twice the price, it certainly ought to.

Due to many recent medical bills and other expenses, I bought a used CDT2-mk3 in excellent shape.  I also bought a replacement drive for it, which is user replaceable!  This will keep me going with great sound while I continue to save enough cash to purchase the flagship transport from Todd. 

Best wishes to you all,

Don