rvpiano

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Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
I tried several times plugging and unplugging the Oppo to no avail.Now here’s a real queer problem:After removing and re-plugging the coax cable between the DAC and the transport: NO SOUND!Tried pulling and returning power cords and removing and r... 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
Meanwhile back at the ranch.......I have received the Cambridge transport in question, and it’s a big improvement, right out of the box, on the Oppo 105D I’ve been using as a transport.  We’ll see if it gets even better as time goes on.Bad news:  ... 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
Jea48:I’m using an existing coax cable:DH Labs Silver SonicD-7500.5 meter length  
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
Jea48:Excellent idea.And I have many Diana Krall CDs.  They’re wonderfully recorded. 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
Itzhak,Thanks for the info. 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
I didn’t know the Solti Ring was released on Telefunken.  I thought it was only on London.You are right though, when the two come together it’s bliss! 
looking for the best cd transport only, without dac
As a result of this discussion, I’ve ordered the Cambridge CXC transport to go with my Gungnir Multibit DAC.  The Gungy sounds quite good with an Oppo 105D Blu-ray player I use as a transport. But I’m hoping the CXC will make a significant improve... 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
I wasn’t clear.  I meant the transport itself.btw,  Yes, it took about two weeks for the Gungnir to burn in. 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
Also, the philosophy of particular engineers within a company are similarly revealed. 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
Al:I, too, have found that as I have made improvements to my system, overly bright recordings (especially with high strings) have been made more listenable.I don’t think record companies go out of their way to make a poor sounding recording. After... 
Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
How right you are! 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
Also, as we know, there are “audiophile” pressings that sound better than run-of- the-mill recordings that many in this forum would get greater satisfaction from. 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
folkfreak:There are wonderful, powerful historic recordings of great artists from the 30’s, 40s  and 50’s in mono, and certainly less than high quality sound that I would not want to be without, but sometimes avoid because I’d rather listen to my ... 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
To be clearer, Do you avoid listening to music you like, or love because it doesn’t sound good? 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
To add to that,How much does the sound of disc, as opposed to being musically great but not so hot sonically, influence your descision on what to play?