What CD Transports Provide the Most Detail?


Hi,

I recently purchased a used PS Audio PerfectWave transport that replaced an eight year old, Philips based, AudioSpace CD8 that I was using as a transport.

I was amazed about how much better my system sounded (Theta Pro Basic III DAC, CJ17LS2, McCormack DNA-500, and Thiel CS5's).

My assumption is that the PWT provided more detail that translated into a better presence and aliveness to the sound.

Can anyone share their experience after trading their PWT for some other transport?

Thanks for listening,

Dsper
dsper
Hi George,

You have suggested the CXC before and it would seem it is worth a listen at $299.

Dsper
dsper,

The new version of the CXC, new being purely cosmetic change to the housing is $599; the original version, if you can find it new is $399.


Hi itzhack1969,
2 years ago I had a chance to buy CEC TL5 demo unit on very good price but came across a magazine review they compare it to Simaudio moon 260D transport and found it better overall then the CEC so decided to buy the 260D and I don't regret it
I almost pulled the trigger on a used Simaudio 260D but thought too long and lost the chance. 

I found a 2018 thread you had started and the various responses seemed to indicate that the Sinaudio is detailed without being analytical, which I think I want. 

Thanks for the input!

Dsper





Project recently came out with a $3K top-loader.  They're evidently still serious about this medium.  And it only reads Red Book.