Proceed PDT 3/PDP 3

Bdl, this question of how the best of the older gear sounds compared to the newer stuff has come up before. I still use a PDT3 myself into a different D/A. I've heard newer one box CD players, some at faitly high prices. I'm honestly not sure if what I'm hearing is better or just different. One man's opinion.

I have not been keeping up with the advances in CD transport/DA converter technology and wondered if the sonic differences had advanced in leaps and bounds. I had assumed that it has especially in comparison to my 15 year old Proceed PDT 3/PDP 3.
Thanks for your input on the subject Tonyptony. Appreciate your opinion.

I would keep your PDT and try a different dac. You have a nice transport. Maybe try a newer ML dac. I used to have a #36 and liked it. Of course it is older but still a good one. Not sure what your budget is but I would think that newer dacs will be better than the PDP 3? Just my opinion of course.

You will get tons of opinions here so be ready...lol.

I have fond memories of those pieces. In between I have owned a lot of highly praised transpDACs and players.

I now have a Raysonic 168 and drive my amps direct from the balanced variable outs. Add a Machina Dynamica Code Name Torquoise for the well, Herbies tube dampeners and iso/cones, a quartet of Russian cryoed 6922s (www.tubeman.com) and you've got SOTA sound. The player is a mere $2600.