CD transports; do they really matter

Given the requirements of the DAC and CD transport and their impact on sound quality when either is suitably upgraded my perspective of their respective contribution is 50-50 Maybe 55-45 in favor of the transport.  The delivery of the digital signal from the sorce is paramount.  So this obviously varies from one individual's viewpoint compared to another. 

Charles 

From my personal experience. I had been using Arcam 192 CD player, not too shabby in its days, as a transport with Denafrips Ares II, it was big improvement over Arcam inside DAC. Then I bought Cambridge CXC transport and the improvement was really significant. Here I said it. 

There is no longer a compelling reason to buy a CD player unless you love playing with physical things.

Er, yeah, whatever... Are companies still manufacturing CD players & transports...you know the answer. Do many audiophiles have large CD collections...you know the answer to that too.

@knock1 

Yep, not at all surprised by your results. If you were to substitute the nice Cambridge CXC  for the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK III or Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport you'd   hear quite further sound quality improvement  with that same DAC.

Charles 

I agree with you charles1dad at least 55-45 Between a Source and DAC. Synergi is important and when you hear how important the Source isit is a eye opener. At least to me😆