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Jays CD2- Mk3 CDT vrs CEC-TL5 CDT

I have narrowed it down to these two units. I haven't heard back from Tom, at Audio Union, in Springfield, MO. yet.( Good company and good service or not ?) Apparently they handle the CEC units in the states. I believe they also service them in MO. Also, Not sure,  as he hasn't answered my e-mail yet. Also the CEC's are belt driven. Not sure if that's good or bad, or makes little difference? They are also more expensive than the JAYS. Jays warranty is one year, and unknown at this time about CEC's? They both appear to be outstanding units. They will be matched up with my Meitner MA 1-V2 DAC. If anyone can shed a little light on this topic, it would be great. Thanks Robert TN

robshaw
robshaw OP
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should I choose the Project unit, can anyone recommend a compatible Linear power supply. Thanks, As always

robshaw OP
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Does it bother anyone else that the Project Transport CD Box RS2T, being around the 3K price point, comes with a $.50 Wall wart Power supply. Yes, you can buy an upgrade for better sound, but, not really the point, you shouldn't have to.  Comments

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jriggy
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My comment would be that most manufactures with offerings that use a SMPS, require an aftermarket LPS for best performance. It’s not new or rare. There are not many companies that include —or even offer—  a top quality and performing LPS for its corresponding component. 
 

I can also confirm that adding an LTA linear power supply to the Pro-Ject RS2T was indeed a very tangible performance jump. 

robshaw OP
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jriggy, Thanks very much for the response.  Is there a particular model of theirs or is that it. Tks   afraid to ask $   Robert TN

whipsaw
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Also the CEC's are belt driven. Not sure if that's good or bad, or makes little difference? 

I now use a CEC-TL5, and previously used a SimAudio Moon 260t. I really don't know if the belt drive makes a difference, but the CEC also employs a weighted disc placed on top the CDs, and I believe that it is a positive feature.

 

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