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Transport needed !


     Hey all ! Im totally stoked, i just aquired a Parasound HINT6 ! I have a 30yr old pair of MartinLogan Sequels. So i start by hooking up my Bluesound Node2, analog out. I use Tidal and the sound is soooooooo good. Since this little digital machine sounded so good i thought what the hell get a transport for CD’s
       I know theres budgets for everything lets say 300-350. I would like to tryout the onboard dac, 
  • ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
  Im still reading about it…..

any suggestions ????
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hilde45
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https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649751010-cambridge-audio-cxc-v1-cd-transport/
facten
2,939 posts
 
Another vote for the Cambridge in the price range that you want to stay in. It certainly will give you better SQ and performance than a $26 JVC dvd player despite what the bits are bits guy has to say
soix
10,130 posts
 
Better off just selling the Node and getting a Vault that you can load your CDs into, ditch the transport altogether, and have access to all your music from one device without leaving your chair. And when you want more, just buy a better DAC. Personally, I’ll never buy another transport ever again, and just the thought of that makes me happy. FWIW and best of luck.
tds3371
60 posts
 
As several folks have mentioned, the Cambridge CXC is a solid performer and excellent value.  I picked up a CXC V2 refurbished unit from eBay - and haven't looked back.  My biggest beef is that they discontinued the black faceplate. (Also, if you play your cards right, eBay sometimes offers an additional discount on factory refurbished items).
mglik
913 posts
 
You can probably get a used Theta DVD/CD player for 300-350ish.
I have had mine for about 20 years and it is still going strong.
Great quality great sound.
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