CD transports; do they really matter

Cannot believe a rep would say that about his own products.

at least he had the decency to identify himself as such.

too much “silent running“ going on

I do fully understand the reply.

There are ex PWT owners who I believe at one point of ownership were content with this choice.

I also know there are members within this forum, of which some will have experienced this and have exchanged the PWT for a Different Model/Brand of CDT or even possibly did not continue with a CDT and took on another digital source.

I was hoping to be offered a few thoughts from a member or two,  on what was the new experience and noticeable difference that they encountered, to help them make the decision to exchange the device.

@pindac

 I was hoping to be offered a few thoughts from a member or two,  on what was the new experience and noticeable difference that they encountered, to help them make the decision to exchange the device.

Hi

I share your admiration for the P.S.Audio Memory PWT.  It is in my opinion an exceptionally good CD transport and furthermore very reliable. I owned this transport purchased new and kept it for 12 very enjoyable years. It has stood the test of very well and still one of the better quality choices available today.

The existence of the Pro-Ject CD Box CD Box RS2T transport  caught my attention as It had received high praise from former PWT and Jay's Audio CDT2 MK  II owners. The Jay's Audio CDT2 owners familiar with the PWT preferred the Jay's. 

I can say without hesitation that as good as my PWT is, the Pro-Ject RS2 transport is better across the board.  Simultaneously more resolved, dynamic more of an organic and fluid presentation. It did this with the supplied SMPS wall wart.  It is truly an excellent CD transport that elevated to stunningly good/superb when I replaced the wall wart with a LPS.

Obviously you'd have to listen and judge for yourself.  Based on anecdotal and unscientific feedback from owners the ranking appears to be 

Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T 

Jay's Audio CDT2 MK II/III

P.S.Audio PWT (Previous generation) I haven't seen comparisons with the current SACD/CD transport. 

Charles 

the current PS Audio Transport, PST, is significantly better than all their previous transports...I have owned the previous 2...all used with the PS Audio Directstream DAC...

the current PS Audio Transport, PST, is significantly better than all their previous transports

Well then 3 terrific choices,  new P.S.Audio,  Jay's Audio CDT2 MK III and the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T. 

Charles