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Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
@zimmerma The point I was making was that you bought the Jay's DAC "BLIND", so why are you afraid of buying the Jay's transport "Blind" 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
^^^So how did you demo the Jay's Audio DAC then? 
Jay's Audio transport
^^^^Who is this moron? 
Suggest Transports that can be Demo'd at home
@stuartk If you don't at least try a good CD transport, you will be missing out. 
Is a CD Transport the Best Digital Source?
@jim204 Sorry, I thought it was a DAC only.  
Is a CD Transport the Best Digital Source?
@Jim204 Now borrow a high quality top-loading dedicated cd-transport and listen to your CDs again.   
Vindication at Last!
Myself and Donald Trump know fake news when we see it. 
Suggest Transports that can be Demo'd at home
As requested by OP:Garrard 401/Garrard 301/EMT 948Jay's CDT Mk2Black Cat Silverstar Mk2 BNC to BNCiFi ProDacAccuphase C2120Accuphase P3000BAT VK75SEVarious DIY Open-baffle speakersI'm more of an analogue guy, but CD is now a lot more enjoyable (CD... 
Suggest Transports that can be Demo'd at home
I auditioned the Primare CDT 35 transport only, but was so unimpressed that I took a chance on the Jay's CDT Mk2 (bought blind, same price in South Africa) and have been in audio heaven since. 
Is a CD Transport the Best Digital Source?
Yes, if it is a Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk2 or better. 
Heard Maggie 3.7i with..
^^^Ditto. 
BEST fullrange speaker drivers in existence, 4"-10" diameter range, and...Go!
Definitely the Cube Audio 10 incher with 3 whizzer cones and Hifi Collective in the U.K. have them in stock for Xmas! 
Black Cat Silverstar BNC to BNC
Apparently the Silverstar sounds good straight out of the box, then worsens rapidly within a day and takes a week or so to return to good, thereafter it slowly keeps improving over the next few weeks of play. 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
There is something special about a BNC to BNC cable that is even better than AES/EBU IMHO. 
Black Cat Silverstar BNC to BNC
Mike Powell loved it on OCD Hifi Guy. The Mk.1 is the white cable.