I've heard several systems with Pitracers in them. That is a funky transport. It makes horrible mechanical noises, has an unreadable "readout," spends more time in Japan (being repaired) than in the states. I would vote no on it. Then again, in both systems I have heard it, it was coupled to an Audionote DAC5 signature DAC. The sound is terrific. I nominate the DAC5.
I have also heard, and really liked the Naim CD 555. It is, by a small but significant margin, better than my CDS3/555PS combination.
I have also heard, and really liked the Naim CD 555. It is, by a small but significant margin, better than my CDS3/555PS combination.