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Simaudio 260D - As transport

Since I have digital Mcintosh digital pre with an excellent internal DAC I am considering to upgrade my Cambridge Audio CXC with Simudio 260D transport without the optional DAC .
Can you advise how is the 260D as a transport ? Will I notice a substantial improvement compare to my CXC ?
The 260D transport without the optional DAC won’t have the digital in connections only the out ones ?
The CXC had no issues with hybrid CDs
Is it the same with the 260D or it can read only red book format?
itzhak1969
itzhak1969 OP
515 posts
 
I had the choice to buy demo unit of CEC TL 5 or a new Simaudio 260DT (the transport without the dac) after checking at other local forums on my country I realized that the CEC tend to be too bright and analytical while the Simaudio has more natural presentation so decided to order the 260DT .
The dealer is expecting the unit to arrive on July .
Did someone had the chance to compare this two units ?
aniwolfe
760 posts
 
No I have not compared, but I do enjoy my 260D. I think you will like it. Enjoy
itzhak1969 OP
515 posts
 
Hi aniwolfe 

What do you like in your 260D ?
aniwolfe
760 posts
 
Well I llke CD's in my Simaudio :)

However I enjoy the sound very much. Its very well balanced from top to bottom. I use the transport only (no dac) and its plugged into a Empirical Audio Reclocker. Then that goes to a dedicated Dac. Very well built and reliable. I have had it for almost 2 years now.
itzhak1969 OP
515 posts
 
Hi aniwolf

The Simaudio has very low jitter almost zero , why did you  add the  Empirical Audio Reclocker ?
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