Jays cdt2mk3

@hiend2 ,

 I am so glad it was something simple like the cables because I was looking at getting one for my system as well.

JD

Update,Got a cheap BNC cable, and left this thing run overnight and it really opened up.

Is there any point getting this if my only option is Spidf connection

Has anyone compared the Jay’s CD2-Mk3 to the Cambridge Audiogon CXC? (I am anticipating the response. But let me have it.). Thanks. 

My Jay and Gustard combo takes about one hour to "wake up".

After purchasing a Mark2 that dumped garbage and locking up my QEDX, I purchased the Mk3 board. After the upgrade, the transport sounded dull and two dimensional the first 100 hours. It didn’t even compete against my lowly Oppo. However it open up after an extensive burn-in with XLO track. Even so, if I power down this Jay a couple of weeks, it will take a few hours of playing to weak up. This applies to my unit and in my system. Mileage may varies with yours.

Mosler666

Ya the amount of information that Transport feeds the DAC is incredible.

I get completely drawn into the music/recording with this thing.

Thanks Alvin1118

My Jays cd2 mkIII is exceeding my expectations and I appreciate your helping me accessing the I2s code correctly and the lead on theQstab with your personal emails. It's performing flawlessly with over 400 hours now. Definitely my end game transport I have too many discs to not give them a better transport. 

Chuckie/Alvin

Well as far as cables, really didn't make a big difference yet as I just used Bargain type to get an idea.

My system is in a garage converted with a big heater. 

System was cold, 50 degree cold.  Makes a difference. 

Glad to hear! Indeed the CDT2-MK3 is an amazing CDT. 

Enjoy the music!

Cheers,

Alvin @ Vinshine Audio

Rep of DENAFRIPS, Jay's Audio, Kinki Studio

Definitely the most beautiful remote I have in my collection.

Ya the Controls ect are outstanding. love it. Remote also

Well  The unit is great, has a sonic signature of its own, Took a bit to get used to 

maybe what I was hearing before the jays was Glare.  Ha

Glad to hear. Jay's cdt2 mk3 is an excellent product and Alvin is a standout guy. Sorry you couldn't give us more details about your change of cables. They deserve better than that brief explanation of yours after saying it had muted highs. Just saying. 

Changed cables all good

Yeah from all the positive reviews this doesn't sound right. 

I would have the Jay's checked out to make sure it's OK.

Caution, this doesn't pass the smell test imo.

Maybe a dumb question, but are your cables going the right way?

All the best.

JD

@hiend2 

I have mine connected with both I2s and Aes and switch from one to the other with my gustard remote depending on recordings. If opening up the highs is your objective, the I2s connection is the way to go. However I prefer the more solid sound of the Aes for hard/metal recordings which also provides a bit more width in soundstage to my ears. Also I recommend the Qstab CD clamp which will somehow provide an airier sound with more space around each musician. However, for you to talk about the sound being MUTED in the highs makes me think something doesn't compute. Brand new out of the box the Jay's was a huge step up in treble clarity from the Cambridge CXC. But I use a Gustard x26 pro, not the r2r Pontus. I never used the RCA connection but I would venture to say you are not doing yourself a favor if you can use Aes or I2s, both likely much superior to rca. 

Its complicated

Burn in or burned.  What's the seller's excuse?

Try the optical. 

The jays is used and broken in.

Thanks for reply

Hello hiend2

I received my Jay's cd2 mkIII 3 weeks ago to mate with my Pontus II. I am using the I2S connection and it's amazing. I tried the RCA/coaxial connection earlier when I received the Jay's but it wasn't burned in then. I  kept the I2S hooked up and never went back to the RCA/coaxial connection.  Sorry can't offer opinions on it. It really takes  400 hours to burn-in as stated in the manual. I was skeptical at first and around halfway it really started  opening up. Don't give up on the Jay's cd2 mkIII. I hate trying to convince anyone how to spend their money if they aren't happy with a purchase. I am extremely happy with my purchase.