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I'm looking for a heavy duty vintage CD Player to use as a transport. Not sure what model and make to purchase.
cjaronica
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stereo5
6,571 posts
 
Look at the used Esoteric.
audioengr
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The Oppo has a superior laser because it is also blu-ray.  Get an Oppo, even used and a Synchro-Mesh reclocker and you have a world-class transport:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=154408.0

Older transports often have only one laser.  You need three to get good tracking and reads.  Also, C3 correction is a plus for scratched disks.  Some newer transports will have this.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

cjaronica OP
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Thanks I will look into your recommendation. I'm also interested in the Border Patrol DAC. I cant find a CD Player in my price range that can give me the air and bloom my TT set has. Any feedback would be appreciated. 
 
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lowrider57
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ARC CDP uses the Philips pro transport and is designed with excellent vibration and noise control. Marantz also uses a Phillips transport.

When using a CDP as a transport, a reclocker at the input to the Dac would provide higher SQ. The outputs on older CD players are not really designed for quality jitter control.
tonykay
1,315 posts
 
I second the Denon 3520. I have one and it is a beast. Also, it has fixed, variable and balanced outputs. Mine has been updated, and I’m holding on to it
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