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CD transports; do they really matter

In my pursuit of total sonic harmony, I have been investigating whether a CD transport ( to replace my bulky and aged Luxman CD player ) would be a good option.  I had an interesting conversation with the manufacturers rep of a respected brand regarding his companies CD transport.  He basically said its all in the DAC, the transport, as long as its not a cheap component, does not make much or any difference. So, I ask does it really matter?

mdrone
acresverde
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@charles1dad ...yeah, I saw the pix after my earlier post. It seems I haven't really kept fully up to date with the changing Jay's lineup in the last couple years. Sorry for the confusion.

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charles1dad
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@acresverde 

No problem 👍

Charles

scottya118
137 posts
 

I'd rather stand before my stacks as if in a library to decide what I'm going to listen to next than screw around with an I-pad.

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audioguy85
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Putting two components into a shared chassis is always a compromise. A dac introduces noise to the transport section. It’s better to keep them seperate. Usually a transport will have a better mechanism and read capability, as that is where the money is spent, absent the dac. Cyrus makes a nice transport in the CD-T for $1200. Add in a nice Border Patrol r2r dac. 

lukaske
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I had the Luxman CD-06 : the driver was very good ,but the Dac within was à nightmare. : sound was flat, no dynamic … now I bought the Audio Note CDT two/2 with the Metronome Technologie C6: : the sound is great ! Very 3D , open , detailfull : I love it now. The Moon Mind 2 streamer is also connected on de Metronome : great !!

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