CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE

@jaybe 

The Holo May is highly regarded and should pair well with the RS2T. I can’t think of a reason why this would not be the case.

The Fidelizer Nikola II is overbuilt in my opinion. I’ve had mine on 24/7 since purchased in January 2022. Not even warm to the touch and it’s absolutely silent. So, an over spec’s power transformer and very good quality parts. I’m very happy with it.

Charles

I have the Lector Digidrive TL-3, has a top loader for I am not a fan of trays. Great unit I bought from Deja Vu Audio.

If anyone is looking for a cheap transport I picked up a Tascam CD200 for under $100 recently, it sounds significantly better than my old integra dvd player as a transport, using both the optical and coax outputs. The tascam is more musical, detailed,  and faster. A good budget digital cable is dh labs silver sonic optical. Neutral, fast, clean, and dynamic. 

TEAC has announced a new transport, VDRS-701T CD.

Don’t know when it might be available but might be worth a look.

Thank you to all!

I understand the argument that bits are bits.  Ones and zeros are sent to the DAC - and that is where magic can happen - or not.

Still my ears tell me different.  A transport makes a difference.  It is illogical, but it is true.  I confirmed this phenomenon in conversations with Gordon Rankin - who is infinitely qualified as he build DACs.

After trying numerous transports in my system, the TL5 sound the best with the Berkeley DAC 2, and my overall system.  In paradise now.

P