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Transports: Simaudio, Pro-ject, Jays

Its down to these 3 transports! Do all of these transports play CDR and Hybrid SACDs? The Simaudio doesn't state what it can play, the Jays makes a list but doesn't include Hybrid SACDs. It would be a huge disappointment if I found out later that it can't play CDR or the Hybrid SACD.

Also talked with a dealer who sells Simaudio and Pro-ject and he wanted to steer me away from the Pro-ject based on the quality of their electronics in general. He would take a return on the Simaudio but not the Pro-ject. Anyone have experience dealing with Pro-ject direct if there are issues?
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stuartk
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RE: whether RS2 T plays hybrid CDs:

https://gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/d/d/9/f6a43afedd765858e4431be564b09e183335.pdf

I have been assured by Sumiko (Pro-ject's parent company) that service is performed in USA-- no need to ship units to Europe. 
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charles1dad
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CD Pro-8 drive and accompanying CD Blue Tiger servo control housed in a seperate aluminum and carbon fiber  detachable chassis.  Could be ordered  if needed.

https://youtu.be/G8TSO_RsqNc
Charles 

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OP, I have the project.  It sounds fantastic, but it doesn’t read the SACD layer. 
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musichead OP
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@amorstereo Did you try the different connections on the Pro-ject? I currently use coax and am curious if there are benefits using the AES or the I2S connection.
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