CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE

Yes, just be sure not to double upsample. For example, make sure your DAC isn't also upsampling. But 4x to an NOS DAC is a great method IME.

The CDT2 also upsamples, easy to engage via the remote. TK

And don't get me started, but 4x should have been the fundamental lowest sampling freq of CD and all digital audio. 44K/48K is the root of most digital evil actually..

However there were sound reasons why even 44K was a stretch back in the early 80's.. But unfortunately we're stuck with it now for legacy reasons. Kind of like being stuck with all the legacy related bugs in Windoze, while they make a pile of money regardless. But I digress..

For some great tech background information see: http://www.mother-of-tone.com/cd.htm And yes, he's spot on.

If all recording were sampled at say, 8x there's no reason to have upsampling DACs and such. If I ran the world that's how it would be ;)

TK

Has anyone listened to the T+ A R2000 ?

Any comments on its sonic character?

@charlesdad1

Well, Pro-Ject makes their own optional LPS. Many RS2T owners are very happy with the LTA (Linear Tube Audio) LPS. I’m very happy with the Fidelizer Nikola II LPS. I do not believe that you could go wrong with any of these 3.

Charles, I am still using a PS Audio PWT and am wondering if you heard improvement via LPS when you used your PS Audio transport?

Thanks,

Dsper 

@dsper 

Charles, I am still using a PS Audio PWT and am wondering if you heard improvement via LPS when you used your PS Audio transport

The PWT has an onboard internal LPS. And a very good one given its sound quality. I used the PWT for 12 enjoyable years. The RS2T with the stock SMPS wall wart sounds excellent!! An external LPS just takes the sound quality further upward.

Charles