CD Transport that has I2S hdmi output, cheaper the better.

Looking for one that doesn’t have unobtainium laser mech also.
A main stream brand not too boutique, new or preferred used.

Cheers George

georgehifi11-06-2018 11:04pm

jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,071 posts 11-08-2018 at 03:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete George He is a pretty comprehensive review from one of the Far East publications that may have the answers you are looking for. https://review.u-audio.com.tw/reviewdetail.asp?reviewid=1528
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georgehifi OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 11-08-2018 at 05:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete He is a pretty comprehensive review from one of the Far East publications that may have the answers you are looking for. Yeah it just mentions the laser controller chip, not the laser. SAA7824HL Cheers George
georgehifi OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 11-08-2018 at 05:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Alchemy DDS Pro CD Transport Different protocol I2S also uses a lower end Pioneer Stable Plater, with unobtainium new, PEA1179 laser. Cheers George
jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,071 posts 11-08-2018 at 05:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete George It's the same OEM factory responsible for the Audiolab players if that helps with your research on the laser.