A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport

@essrand,

Subjectivity is such an integral part of High End audio so I’m not sure how one would get around this. There have been multiple positive listening impressions posted here by members most would find credible. Still doesn’t mean that you will share their opinion once you’ve heard it.

The Pro-Ject CD BOX RS2 does utilize the very latest Stream Unlimited CD Pro-8 drive mechanism along with the Blue Tiger CD-84 servo. Midfi? Acustic Arts Audio uses this exact mechanism for their flagship CD transport. Gryphon Audio did the same with their flagship Ethos CD player.

If you’re that apprehensive then get the unit from Music. Direct or Audio Advisers who offer trial periods and return policies. For what it is worth I recently acquired the RS2 transport and to the point, it’s stunningly good sounding!!! My impression probably will not impact your position in any manner. The retailers offering an audition trial is your best anxiety avoidance option. To the owners of this transport who took the time to provide their perspectives, thanks, you all absolutely nailed it!

Charles

@charles1dad TBH your post has tipped me towards taking the plunge. Let's see how this gamble pays off.

I guess another way to evaluate the subjectiveness of a forum member's opinion (or even a reviewer) is to look at their gear, and if you have heard them and liked them or better yet owned them, then some measure of certainty can be gained. I loved the Coincident Dragon, Frankenstein when I owned them, also the Linestage (which not as much, but I was told that I should tube-rolled before flipping it).

Will place an order today, I heard that Pro-Ject is updating the software (firmware?) of the Transport so shipping is delayed till January for fresh units. Will buy one of those.

Cheers, and thanks for listening me out, patiently, everyone. Fingers crossed on this.

. I received my Pro-Ject CD BOX RS2 transport yesterday,  thus my proclaiming that it sounds stunningly good! And sounding better this evening. 

Numerous testimonials on this thread from very happy users of this unit. @esstrand no hyperbole , the RS2 transport is simply superb.

1. I'm using the supplied SMPS wall wart. 

2. It's sitting on a rack shelve rather than a Star Sound Apprentice platform for vibration/resonance management. 

3. It no way near being broken-in yet.

Despite these factors it's undeniably a top tier CD transport. Most impressive to me at this very early stage is it accomplishes being quite resolving and beautifully organic in character with spot on vocal and instrumental weight and tonality. 

@esstrand I feel very confident in predicting that you will be very pleased with this Pro-Ject CD BOX RS2 in your audio system. 

Someone had earlier in this thread asked if this transport was noisy.  I can say that my unit is absolutely silent. It's compact but very solidly constructed and sturdy. Aluminum and carbon fiber, no cheap plastic.

Charles 

@ charles1dad

Congrats on your Pro Ject purchase! It's a phenomenal transport and brings immense listening pleasures to my daily sessions.

Wig 😁👍

@wig,

"immense listening pleasures to my daily sessions"

Thanks @wig. .Anyone who believes that the transport doesn’t matter or has modest impact is profoundly mistaken. This Pro-Ject transport is just wonderful! 3 days in and it has exceeded my expectations. Does  it really need a linear power supply?😃

Charles