pro-ject cd box rs2 vs jays audio cd2 mk3

@acresverde

Thought you might find it interesting that Total DAC is coming out with a new (first for them?) transport fitted with the SU CD Pro 8 mechanism. I have not seen a price so far

Thanks for the info. Wise decision by TotalDAC in my opinion. The Sound Unlimited CD PRO drive unit is a major contributor to the superb sound quality of the Pro-Ject RS2T I believe.

@no_regrets

My LPS (Fidelizer Nikola II) sits adjacent to the RS2T and there are zero issues with this arrangement. There’s a picture on my virtual system page.

Charles

I sit my RS2T on top of my LTA, it's a perfect match and makes a double height stacking unit that looks meant to be.  I use some iso acoustic feet in between the two.  I do get some noise right from the CD transport.  It's subtle and not audible when music is playing but I'd rather it not make any noise.  I find the operation of the unit a bit clunky and cumbersome, having to lift the lid and put the puck on the center reminds me of playing an LP and how much trouble that is compared to hitting a button and any music you want is playing.  The thing is my CDs sound so much better than streaming it's worth it.  I also use the Marigo Aida CD mat which is a very good upgrade to the sound and that is one more pain in the ass thing to have to fiddle with to get a CD playing.   I do have an eye on some of the ultra high end transports by Zanden or Burmester.  I'd love to try one of those out compared to the RST2