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Lavry DA10 and CD transport

To my surprise a high quality CEC TL-1X CD transport is only marginally better than the CEC 3300-R CDP if both are used with the Lavry DA10 DAC. This means that (please choose from the following options):
1. The Lavry DA10 DAC is not sensitive to CD transports.
2. The Lavry DA10's resolution is not high enough to
discriminate between transports.
3. The CEC 3300-R is a very good transport.
4. The CEC TL-1X is a bit outdated transport (despite the
steep price difference with the 3300-R).
5. There was a matching problem between CD-transport/power
cord or CD-transport/digital interconnect.
6. I've been paying too much money for the transport if I'm
using the DA10 DAC (because I own a CEC TL-1X).
7. If you own the Lavry, don't replace your old CD-transport
if you are considering a pricier and more sophisticated
transport, because you would otherwise only be waisting
money.

Chris
dazzdax

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dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
Bob, of course you are right, but with some contemporary DAC's differences between transports are still easy to hear. For example: the Accustic Arts Tube DAC is still sensitive for transports or Accuphase DAC's. With the Lavry DA10 I can hear only a small difference between the $700 CDP (CEC 3300R) and the $4,500 CD transport (CEC TL-1X), which is to me absurd. I still think the Lavry is not discriminating enough because it doesn't have SOTA detail resolution, but hey, we are talking about a sub $1,000 D/A converter! Does any of you have the same experience?

Chris
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
Hi Drubin, that would be one of the possibilities, yes. Personally I've never encountered a D/A converter that is not sensitive for transports, even megabuck ones. So there might be another explanation. I'm still in doubt...

Chris
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
If any of you disagrees with Rademaker, please respond.

Chris
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