Here is my 2 cents. The best transport I have heard to date is the Audiomeca Mephisto II. Out of business with little parts around to repair it. Same goes for my top of the line (15 years ago) Metronome with separate power supply. Nothing new or older in my experience sounds as good. But again I did not buy them new and bought them used for a song. I am able to fix audio components but when parts are not to be found, you are out of luck.
The new CEC TL5 is a great transport for around $1200 new. Hold its value, well no, nothing holds its value over time.
The Rega is a good little transport. I have used int many times as a back up. Just did a comparison of the Saturn and and my old Metronome CDP as a transport (the Metronome is highly modified) a few days ago. The Rega has a dynamic alive sound but the Metronome plays music. Both wee used as transports through the same DAC.
As for the CD versus streaming, CD's still sound better but I am still testing and experimenting all the time.
Happy Listening.
The new CEC TL5 is a great transport for around $1200 new. Hold its value, well no, nothing holds its value over time.
The Rega is a good little transport. I have used int many times as a back up. Just did a comparison of the Saturn and and my old Metronome CDP as a transport (the Metronome is highly modified) a few days ago. The Rega has a dynamic alive sound but the Metronome plays music. Both wee used as transports through the same DAC.
As for the CD versus streaming, CD's still sound better but I am still testing and experimenting all the time.
Happy Listening.