CD Transport with XLR Out

The new (yet to be launched) Shanling ET3 CD transport has digital XLR (AES / EBU) output. I think it is about $700 (US dollars)

The very fine Jay’s Audio CDT2-MK3 has IIs (via HDMI), AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coax, and S/PDIF BNC - no Toslink.

These retail for $2500 new but can be found used for $2000. It's a top loader with a Philips CDM4/19 drive.

The also fine Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T comes with an AES/EBU digital output sells for $3,200.

Perhaps this one from Pro-Ject? $899 MSRP

https://pro-jectusa.com/product/cd-box-ds2t/

The under $1000 ones look good thanks. Any idea when the Shanling arrives?

It says June in the website. We are already mid-June, so I don’t know. Maybe June 30? Source: https://en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.html
 

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