CD transports; do they really matter


In my pursuit of total sonic harmony, I have been investigating whether a CD transport ( to replace my bulky and aged Luxman CD player ) would be a good option.  I had an interesting conversation with the manufacturers rep of a respected brand regarding his companies CD transport.  He basically said its all in the DAC, the transport, as long as its not a cheap component, does not make much or any difference. So, I ask does it really matter?

mdrone

@mdrone 

I don't own the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK II/III. I'm sure the component dimensions are available on their website. 

Charles 

@acresverde 

I took the time last night to post picture and info regarding the CDT3 which is a transport.  It was their flagship CD transport as recent as 2019. They may have creased production as this unit relied on the Phillips CD PRO-2 drive mechanism. Which is distinguished from their CDT2 which uses the Phillips CDM4 drive mechanism. 

Charles 

@charles1dad ...yeah, I saw the pix after my earlier post. It seems I haven't really kept fully up to date with the changing Jay's lineup in the last couple years. Sorry for the confusion.

I'd rather stand before my stacks as if in a library to decide what I'm going to listen to next than screw around with an I-pad.