ModWright Transporter

I've used Poikosoft in addition to EAC and find it does a good job as well. The rip speed should be set to automatic and determined by the software based on quality settings.

As for compression, the amount of compression can also affect playback depending on the processor speed of the playback device. The more compressed, the more complex the math to "unzip" the file. Although there is no lossless compression going on, an extreme compression setting can cause the CPU to work harder than necessary. If you find that your system struggles on playback, the good news is you don't have to re-rip the tracks, just run them through a batch converter and re-compress to a different level.

Orjazzm, thanks for heads up on the Sonicflare review, I'll keep my eyes out for it.

I have just ordered the modwright transporter, should get it to me in 4weeks. I cant wait, dont know how the stock souded like. we let you know how the modded one sounds.

I have had my stock Transporter for about month and a half, and after a well break-in I find it very hard to tell the differences between my CD Player, which to my ears sounds very good and my Transporter. It’s only after hours of listening that The Transporter wins out only because it does go a little deeper in the bass and the highs do at times appear to be more extended. It also at times gives me the feeling that the mid-range is more detail, voices sound more fleshed out. But when I try to A & B them, they sound pretty much the same. I can’t see spending more money for the mod, maybe further down the road when I read more feedback on the difference between the two, but for now it sounds great as is.

I have had my Transporter now for almost one month. I am enjoying it immensely, good sound, great convenience, and easy for my my wife to use as well.
My Audio Research CD7 arrived on Thursday. With only 48 hours on it it smokes the Transporter. Not even close.
When multitasking the Transporter cannot be beat but for late night listening its the CD7 that gets the nod.
It will be interesting to see if others go for the Modwright mod. Hope people will post their results. I have read the review on six moons on the mod, but will wait for a bit until i go for the mod it is just a question of time...
Beam me up Scotty

I have listened to both extensively. I went with the MW and am very glad I did. The TP is teriffic, but the MW is to my ears more listenable. Warmer and much more musical. Sounds live, sometimes scarily so (as in I am startled by a sound that seems to come from something in the room as opposed to from a recording).

The mod makes this a pretty expensive source. However, it can be run directly from power to speaker w/no pre and sounds great that way. I suppose the stock can be used that way, but based on my listening a pre helps more with the stock. I assume because the stock is a tad cold and the pre helps with that.

Either way you go, digital streaming is the greatest. Most fun I have had with my music for ages.