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CD transport recommendations

Old system:
All CDs ripped lossless using dbPowerAmp, and played back using M1Clic streamed from dedicated hard drive. No CD player or other transport.

New System:
Replacing the M1Clic with the Moon 380D w/ balanced and Mind options.

I am thinking I want to add a CD transport to be able to play the occasional CD disc. What transport should I consider to do the 380D justice?

This is a dedicated 2-ch system with Moon preamp, amp. Frey interconnects. Focal 1008 Electra speakers. Shunyata power cords & Hydra alpha. REL 528.
fje00
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mofimadness
4,940 posts
 
+1 on the CEC.
prawax
71 posts
 
Hi Fje00,

you will get a lot of right suggestions but, IMHO, there are 3 CDT to do your DAC really justice:

Metronome Technologie T2A Signature (Two Box)

Metronome Technologie T3A Signature (One Box)

Metronome Technologie T5a Signature (One Box)

http://www.absolutesounds.com/pdf/main/press/MetronomeTech_T3A_HFN4web.pdf

Best regards,
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lokie
528 posts
 
I've been looking for a used CD transport (cec among others) for a while now. Ever notice how the computer server users talk about how the sound is as good or better than cd transports but you hardly ever see any of the used top cd transports for sale? Not trying to start an argument... just sayin.
zd542
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"Ever notice how the computer server users talk about how the sound is as good or better than cd transports but you hardly ever see any of the used top cd transports for sale?"

Thats a very good point. To add to it, I do see a lot of server fans think its a better sounding way to go. In almost every case, though, they fail to say why. I'd like to hear a more detailed assessment on their part. Theres nothing wrong with having that opinion, but I wish they would explain in more detail.
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rx8man
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Zd, I'm with ya.
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