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CD transports; do they really matter
Charles;   Have sent PM  
CD transports; do they really matter
You and me, both, Charles!  Even my wife remarked at how good it sounded.  Just wish it was in a standard size case.  I guess Europeans have a thing for miniaturized audio. . .   
CD transports; do they really matter
@charles1dad:  Thanks, Charles; that's very encouraging! I've e mailed Jay's re: availability of spare drives.  I'd still like to move to a top-loader but naturally am wary of the infamous "boat anchor syndrome".  If I had the $, I'd just buy ... 
CD transports; do they really matter
@charles1dad : Lucky for you that placement is easy!   I don't see a CDT3 on the Jay's website-- there's a CDT2 MK3. . . is that what you mean?  I know they'll supply replacement lasers but not sure about the actual drive. If I bought the Jay's,... 
CD transports; do they really matter
Aging is not improving my manual dexterity ! ;o)  
CD transports; do they really matter
Somewhat off topic, but I had issues inserting disc's into the top-loading well of the Pro-ject without catching the disc on the side of the well. Does anyone know whether the well is less cramped on the Jay's?  
CD transports; do they really matter
@noske : "However something that may be quite relevant, I reckon, is that in comparing a CDP with a transport plus DAC, is that the DACs are in fact being compared". Perhaps the answer to this is to run a digital cable from the CDP (thereby bypa... 
CD transports; do they really matter
... the Pro-ject, that is.   
CD transports; do they really matter
Audio Advisor expects to get more by 3/18.   
CD transports; do they really matter
@mdrone : I compared the Pro-ject to my Sim and there was an immediate and very significant improvement.  Although I did not care for the ergonomics of the Pro-ject, its sonic merits were clear as day.  You could order the Pro-ject from one of ... 
CD transports; do they really matter
Why not try listening to one in your system ?   
Schiit Loki Max?
@mike_in_nc  Nice to know there are fellow obsessives out there!  @rpeluso : Please let us know your impressions once you've actually got it in your system. That's great news about the quick delivery.   
Neil Young - Barn Documentary
@bigquery  I apologize for my part in diverting the thread from its intended focus.    
Neil Young - Barn Documentary
A Google search for:  Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan + FactCheck.org will bring up a detailed description of steps leading up to the catastrophe.   
Neil Young - Barn Documentary
@oldhvymec  I was horrified by the chaotic withdrawal. But the fact is, it was Trump who originally agreed to it, not Biden!  I realize we all have out own political biases, but let's at least attempt to state the facts before we launch into our ...