I purchased the Jay[s Audio CD2-MK2 late this year (with the Holo Spring 2 DAC) to replace my CDP. I have no other useful comparison, but am so far very pleased with the transport. I, too, just learned about the new MK3, which leads me to feel disappointed, since so far the price on the their transport hasn't changed and the charge for upgrade is $900. This is off topic, but if anybody has information about elements offered in the upgrade, I'm interested. I assume the most significant part is the new crystal oscillator.
JAY'S Audio CDT-3-MK2 or PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player
Looking for a CD transport. I will be playing redbook CDs only and would be using the SPDIF output to my DAC.
I was thinking to get the JAY'S Audio transport, but now that PS Audio discounted their DirectStream Memory Player, I can't decide between the two. Has anyone compared those two?
I was thinking to get the JAY'S Audio transport, but now that PS Audio discounted their DirectStream Memory Player, I can't decide between the two. Has anyone compared those two?
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@wig , or anyone else, is the CD2 MK2 warm or thick in any way, that in turn, translates to any level of lack of detail? You know, the trade off with warmth sometimes masking detail or loss of openness (air/space) to the sound? I’d like a new transport to replace a PS Audio PWT but would prefer a ‘normal’ neutral and open at the source. I think I remember reading back when this one came out, that it leaned to warm and full bodied?? Also read people preferring the Denafrips transport for this reason, but that one has not been available for many months... Maybe this is what the new MK3 changes are going for. |
I too have been wanting to hear what people think of Jay's MK2 vs MK3 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anyone-hear-jay-s-audio-cdt2-mk3-vs-mk2 |
@ jriggy My CD2 MK2 replaced a PS Audio PWT and it was no comparison as the CD2 was much more refined in sound quality and sound staging/imaging and I find the CD2 as being neutral with no bloat or thickness. I will be purchasing the upgraded board as it’s suppose to have even better detail retrieval and imaging... Wig |
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