If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
@garrard There is a Metronome on ebay selling CDP (not just a transport) and the DAC with can be used tube or SS. He is asking over $2K but he is negotiable. So you may try to make him a few offers. He has been trying to sell for a while now. I would have bought the entire set-up but the Transport fell into my lap so I stole it. Peter |
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If you use separate isolation transformer for Jay's CDT2, it sound more organic and natural. Above inexpensive isolation transformer connected with Spiritual Audio power conditioner works well in my system. Thomas |
@garrard I’m the guy who’s system bigkidz heard. First off, we used two different inputs so we are comparing apples to oranges. Between the Jays transport and the Terminator I use a HDMI Wireworld Platinum cable. With Metronome we used a Cerious Technologies digital coax. I thought the hdmi sounded more open and livelier but, had a more upfront presentation. When we used the digital coax with the Jay’s and Termi it also sounded pretty similar the the Metronome and Termi pairing. It became smoother, had a deeper soundstage but the Jay’s was more dynamic and had more air. Difference of opinion. I don’t think the Metronome was better just a little different presentation. Both were excellent. If you can get the Metronome used for a good price you’ll get a hell of a transport. IMO, the Jay’s is just as good, maybe even better and you can get it new plus it is built like a tank. Joe |
I’m going to try out the Benchmark DAC3 DAC-Pre for reasons partly unrelated to the DAC section. I’ll sort out the SQ of their DAC section when I audition it. Hi @celander ! Have you had a chance in listening the CDT2-MK2 with the Benchmark DAC3? I have one (a Benchmark) and I'm wondering how'd be with the Jay's Audio transport. Thanks, Nikos |
