Aurender Music Server and CD Transport comparison

I love playing CD's ... sound great, easy to use, and 35 years problem free...I think many here like CD..I also like streaming and LP...

blakcloud OP

14 posts

02-01-2024 at 08:46pm 

Very typical here and on other forums. I ask for an apple and you all tell me I need an orange. Somebody knows the answer and that is who I am waiting for.

@blakcloud the distance up the playback chain you need to go might seem uncertain but will start with your music itself: will the CD’s you use be the same as the album files your streamer plays? As in, if the exact same masters/releases/pressings/etc. are not being pushed through cd transport and streamer, there is no way for even the most comparable cd transport and streamer to aim for what you want.

If you expect tracks on your CD’s and whatever version of an album/track is on the streaming service(s) you may be using to sound the same, that’s an equation no one anywhere is gonna have an answer for. 
That make sense?

May want to check the Shanling ET3.  Supposed to beat the Schiit but haven’t seen any detailed reviews yet. $750

I recommend the Jays transport. The Pro-ject I would be leery of at the present time simply because of the quality control issues happening now,not because of sound quality. I bought a Jays several months ago and it was a much bigger upgrade than expected.The instrument separation,clarity,and smoothness is way beyond what I'd hoped for.

@blakcloud -

If you search "CEC Tl-2X" on hifishark, you will find one listed on another audiomart site (I am not the seller).