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New Project RS2T transport

I have had one already and sent it back, did not work at all upon receipt. Dealing with the Music Room though is a pleasure. Will always do business with them. Had unit replaced with a new one, just arrived Yesterday, Sunday afternoon 7-25-22. Hooked it up and SAID WOW!!! I have a Meitner MA-1 DAC and the synergy is Fabulous. Right out of the box it sounded, GREAT. So very OPEN. I have been blessed when upgrading several pieces to be totally surprised by the improvements. VERY Audible!

I am somewhat concerned though as there have been a great deal of posts about quality control issues. (see first sentence)  As I said unit sounds GREAT, very impressed. HOWEVER, if anyone can comment that owns one, I noticed when placing the little magnetic puck on the disc that it just sits atop the center spindle and does not contact disc. The magnetic puck has a female center on the underside that goes over a very small  male metal protrusion. (SPINDLE)   I would think that it should go over that spindle totally and meet the disc firmly. (no space between disc and puck??? When I place puck on top of CD, It appears that the machining on the underside of the hole should be a MM wider so it doesn't sit atop the spindle and drops down totally on the disc. Hope this makes sense. Thanks Robert TN    Ps would like to thank Charles1 DAD  for encouraging me to stick with transport. It is that GOOD!!!   Just wondering if they all are designed to do what I am experiencing?

robshaw
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jeff4598
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Have only used LTA but gotta say adding Audiolund DC cable made as much difference or more than upograding power supply. Almost like upgrading a turntable power supply- better pace and detail- quieter background- highly recommended!

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charles1dad
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I’m not surprised that a good quality DC umbilical cable would have an impact. Virtually every item in an audio system seems to matter in some degree or another. I use a custom made PC-OCC umbilical cable and I am pretty confident that it makes a positive difference.

Charles 

firstgrowth
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Thank you Charles for clarifying.   It is the Nikola II

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charles1dad
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@lpretiring

Hi,

Just checking in with you. How is your RS2T-Nikola II pairing going as you’ve gained additional burn-in use/hours? I have recently placed some pure silver power cables from Lavricables (Grand and Master series) into my system and my goodness!! Improved sound quality across the board (From what was already very good. ​​​​​

Seems to be bringing yet more out of the terrific RS2T/Nikola. More breath of life and openness compared with the prior copper power cables. Same can be said about my preamplifier and SET mono blocks.Everything is better. Tonality and tactility sense of musicians presence even further enhanced (And I was quite pleased previously).😊

Charles

robshaw OP
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Jeff4598, Jeff, I assume you own and are referring to the Linear Tube Audio LPS.  I've commented several times on my RS2T, and how much I like it and its SOUND. I have been investigating the purchase of a LPS, and have narrowed it down to 2 units. I am very close to pulling the trigger. The two units are the LTA/LPS and the "Charles and LPreting" endorsed, very enthusiastically Fidelizer Nickola 2 LPS. From what I have been able to discover, they both have their proponents. Nothing really negative on either, both quite positive.  Both are very close in price. I have texted with Fidelizer, and spoken with Nikolas of LTA. Both appeared to be great to deal with. One is Foreign and has a 30 day trial with a 1 year warranty.  The other USA, 14 day trial period, and a 2 year warranty.  Charles and lpreting seem just plain happy with their purchases as do you.  Anyone that can offer anything else that I'm missing or have overlooked would be appreciated. Thanks to all as usual. Robert TN

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