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Differences the Project RS2 Transport and the (newest) Jay's Audio CD2 Mk 3
In my reference system that is highly resolving, I like the top of the line Jay's Audio transport a bit more than the Project RS2 transport.  Both though are excellent.  Personal sonic preferences will determine which one u like best.  Hands down,... 
I am so happy.....
I was happy with my reference system until I wasn’t. It sounded good but now, for sure, sounds better. It is unusual for many audiophiles to hold the line against the bug to do so. However, with a thriving used audio equipment softens the financia... 
Stock Voyager GaN amp (350/600) Contrasted with my EVS1200 (600/1200)
There are audiophiles who have taken apart the Voyager GAN amp and have been critical of its construction. I don’t know if they listened to it or not. I have a modded (by EVS) and can say unequivocally that for just under 3K invested, including mo... 
Tonality of Jay's Transport?
My Jay's transport plays FLAC files from JRiver that I burn without problem.  
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
How about because it is hard to do. I am a clinical research scientist as well and have a deep appreciation of biased ascertainment of endpoints. Nevertheless, it is fairly easy for me to hear differences in amps, preamps, dacs and CD transports ... 
Sad to say I need a new amp…
@wb27 so when the wife/spouse says why are u spending big dollars on an amplifier u have a much better excuse than most of us. I tell my wife, I just wanted another amp. At least u can say that your amp died on you!  
Project CD Transport Service
@wharfy I did something to the power supply during set up. Very nice sounding player but I just dont know that it is very robust. I ordered a Linear power supply which I had planned to do anyways for better sonics. It will be about a month before ... 
Project CD Transport Service
@charles1dad THANKS!  
Tonality of Jay's Transport?
@stuartk I struggle with the ergonomics and sturdiness of the Project transport, at least the RS2T.  I have their slot loading transport in another system and while small I like it better from a functional use standpoint.  You hit on another impor... 
Project CD Transport Service
@Wharfy thanks for your response.  I think I messed up the power supply so I will first replace the wall wart with the Linear Tube Audio linear power supply.  
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
Not sure what your definition of inexpensive is.  However, I will offer up some suggestions: 1) Zavfino Prima....., 2) Grover Huffman Pharoah cables, and 3) Cullen silver/copper cables.   The good thing about the contemporary audio scene is the u... 
Tonality of Jay's Transport?
@stuartk @Nonoise  I try and describe what my ears hear and my brain prefers with an accurate characterization as to why I prefer a certain audio presentation.  I also prefer to stay away from some of the toxic interchanges that occur in this for... 
Tonality of Jay's Transport?
I have both.  Jay's for sure is built like a tank compared to the Project.  In my reference though they sound different, the choice of which one u like will boil down to personal preference.  In my best system, I like the Jay's a bit better.  It g... 
peachtree gan 400 is very good
At some point I might pick up the Peachtree GAN amplifier.  The LSA Voyager GAN sounds to me like the love child of a high caliber contemporary tube amp and excellent class A solid state amp - minus the balls to the wall low end.  I either hated o... 
Warning for Revel lovers
Rough story.  Now u could of bought my heavenly sounding modded Revel F208s that my Spatial X5s have replaced....