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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 The CEC TL-1X is a bit outdated transport (despite the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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ptmconsulting
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You forgot one.

8. The difference between average digital and exceptional digital is surprisingly small and subtle.

Digital has come a long way and the trickle down benefits can be found even in inexpensive players and DAC's. Expensive changes will result in subtle differences but not major revalations, other than you don't need to spend so much anymore to get good sound.

Enjoy,
Bob
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