Thanks for the positive reinforcement, nonoise ;o)
The Pro-ject has convinced me that a superior transport makes a significant difference.
Considering the Pro-ject Box CD RS2 Transport ? You might want to read this, first.
I recently bought one of these and soon returned it.
In terms of SQ, it clearly outperformed my Simaudio 260DT so I've no complaints in that regard.
However, I could not get used to its toy-like dimensions.
It would not stay stationary, due to its light weight, so I had to hold it in place with one hand while operating its tiny buttons and loading/unloading discs with the other.
Needless to say, this issue was only exacerbated once I placed it atop my preferred footers.
While audiophile geishas may find it ideally-sized, I found it highly impractical.
Given that our only current choices for this new drive are the Pro-ject and the 28K Gryphon, it would seem there's an empty niche in the market for a reasonably affordable alternative, housed in a full-sized case.
To be fair, Steve Guttenberg did grumble a little about ergonomics but on the whole, reviewers' attention has been fixed squarely upon the Pro-ject's undeniable virtues.
I'm not suggesting everyone will experience what I've experienced nor am I attempting to dissuade anyone from buying this unit- my aim here is simply to shine a light on what's been, so far at least, largely absent from discussions I've encountered.
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Mine sits on a Sorbo bed. Rock solid. And I had a Herbie’s Black Hole that got it’s "sticky" removed by a crappy drawer loader. So I glued it to the stabilizer puck. Voila. For $2374 delivered. This would probably be equivalent. |
@charles1dad: I'd have thought my original post would've clarified the fact that I'm not on a campaign to bad-mouth the product. Were it offered in a more conventionally-sized and weighted case, I'd have no complaints. Nevertheless, no matter how many times the Pro-ject's attributes are enumerated, it will not change the fact that I find its ergonomics very awkward. It occurred to me that there could be others who might have a similar experience and it's those individuals to whom the thread is addressed. That's all there is to it-- there's no nefarious plot to ruin its reputation and no damsel in need of rescuing, as far as I can tell.
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