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Replaced CDP w/ Transport; Now, Soundstage Changes Dramatically w/each CD. Why?

Here's something I've never encountered. I've borrowed  a Heed DT Transport and am loving the increased resolution, compared to my Jolida JD100 cdp BUT, now the sound-stage expands and contracts, depending upon whichever CD is being played.The effect is very evident-- not subtle. This is really weird. 

System: Heed Transport -> Aqua La Voce II DAC -> Wells Majestic Integrated -> Silverline SR17.5 Monitors.
 
I don't even know where to begin. . . any suggestions? ? ? 

BTW, replacing the Blue Jeans BNC cable with an Empirical Audio BNC cable didn't change anything. 
stuartk
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
I am using this spdif state of the art cable but it's a bit above your budget :

https://telluriumq.com/black-digital-rca-cable/
stuartk OP
2,764 posts
 
itzhak1: yeah, that's twice my budget ! 


stuartk OP
2,764 posts
 
williewonka: you specifically mentioned cables-- what would you recommend ?
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uberwaltz
13,381 posts
 
I know a lot of members here have very poor opinions of Nordost cables but the change from a Nordost Silver Shadow to a Heimdall 2 was not subtle at all.

More detail, resolution, air. Soundstage changes reflected by each CD as I would expect.

Yes it really did show up poor recordings for sure.

If you do not mind used you could likely find one for $400 or so.

Gets my thumbs up.
mooglie
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For your price range a DH Labs D-750, 1.5 m, BNC to BNC is a nice cable.  A bit grainy, but throws a big soundstage, good details, and a nice bottom end.  I'd stick to a 1.5 m length to avoid reflections.
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