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Looking for comparisons between CD transports

I'm still a disc-spinner, having a pretty large collection of CDs across a range of genres, though mostly classical. About 2 years ago I bought an Audiolab CDT6000 and lived with it for about a month before deciding it wasn't my cup of tea and selling it off. While its clarity and soundstage were impressive, there wasn't sufficient heft to the music, and it seemed to favor the music's component parts rather than portraying a cohesive whole. 

I'm considering the Audiolab 9000, the Schiit Urd, and possibly the Primare DD15. That's the budget range I'm comfortable with. (Despite the glowing reviews, Jay's Audio is kind of out or range for me at this point).  I'd be grateful to hear opinions on how these transports stack up against each other from those of you who have heard one or more of them. It will be running through a Sonnet Morpheus DAC, if that info is helpful. Thanks!

 

 

cooper52

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ghdprentice
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You do not need to invest over $20K to get a streamer that will equal alternative formats. Obviously It will depend on your system and components. Typically today streaming can be done in the same ballpark investment range as alternatives. Takes some careful work to choose.

 

I cannot comment specifically on the Teac 701T. I have a fair amount of experience with contemporary streamers to believe given whatever the OPs preferences they could be equaled with the right streamer. 

ghdprentice
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If your transport sounds better than streaming it is the fault of the streamer. 
 

Skipping around with streaming generally means a lack of musicality in your system somewhere… typically lack of mid-range bloom and PRaT. My system more than once edged over there. Now my streamers have me glued to music I never thought I would listen to. I accidentally play the wrong thing and will usually end up listen to it. 

ghdprentice
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@oddiofyl

 

Congratulations, looks like a very good transport.

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