Thanks for the review link. I’m curious as to how many other manufacturers will eventually utilize the CD PRO-8 drive mechanism /Blue Tiger servo card. Quite an achievement for the Stream Unlimited engineers, bravo.
Charles
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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Can totally relate to why you were turned off. I love my RME DAC, it sounds incredible but it is 1u , half rack width ....it’s tiny and it’s ergonomics leave a lot to be desired. Same deal, you have to hold it with one hand to use it from the front panel. Thank god the remote does everything I need. |
I don’t have any issues with mine... I use the rs 4 way power supply to this and my rs2 dac. I also use the remote more than front buttons. One suggestion (might affect resale) would be to open case and line the inside spaces not blocking vents with sound deadening material like dynamat... This would make case heavier and improve SQ even more. I did this with an arcam cds50 before and also left a heavy photography book on top..... Extreme I know.... |
The optical and drive assembly are actually well isolated and address vibration/resonance impressively (A main reason why it sounds so good). I recognize that some are bothered by the small size and light weight.
This decision of Pro-Ject to go shoebox small form dimensions is probably more comfortably accepted in Europe more so than USA (My guess). No problem for me but we're all different and I appreciate that. it earns a sound quality grade of an "A" which is most pertinent for me😊 Charles |
I am not doing this to mine - it was addressing the issue @stuartk had |
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