New Project RS2T transport

I have had one already and sent it back, did not work at all upon receipt. Dealing with the Music Room though is a pleasure. Will always do business with them. Had unit replaced with a new one, just arrived Yesterday, Sunday afternoon 7-25-22. Hooked it up and SAID WOW!!! I have a Meitner MA-1 DAC and the synergy is Fabulous. Right out of the box it sounded, GREAT. So very OPEN. I have been blessed when upgrading several pieces to be totally surprised by the improvements. VERY Audible!

I am somewhat concerned though as there have been a great deal of posts about quality control issues. (see first sentence) As I said unit sounds GREAT, very impressed. HOWEVER, if anyone can comment that owns one, I noticed when placing the little magnetic puck on the disc that it just sits atop the center spindle and does not contact disc. The magnetic puck has a female center on the underside that goes over a very small male metal protrusion. (SPINDLE) I would think that it should go over that spindle totally and meet the disc firmly. (no space between disc and puck??? When I place puck on top of CD, It appears that the machining on the underside of the hole should be a MM wider so it doesn't sit atop the spindle and drops down totally on the disc. Hope this makes sense. Thanks Robert TN Ps would like to thank Charles1 DAD for encouraging me to stick with transport. It is that GOOD!!! Just wondering if they all are designed to do what I am experiencing?

robshaw07-25-2022 2:56pm

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charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,236 posts 01-09-2023 at 01:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tweak1 That unit is their RS model (1500USD list) the RS2T is their top or highest level CD transport. It's more than double the cost but is a very different design utilizing the Stream Unlimited Pro-8 drive mechanism and Blue Tiger -84 servo as an integrated complete unit. These two transports are significantly distinct. Project Transport deal Available in black or silver The Pro-Ject CD Box RS is a high-end transport
jriggy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 549 posts 01-09-2023 at 02:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m another that has had no issues with my RS2T transport. I was thinking about replacing my PWT right when Terry posted his review, Aug ‘21? So I purchased early in our collective knowledge of the unit. I bet if we could see build date for the few that have had issues, that they would all be from the same run. If units were good earlier on and are now good again —as well as a rectified time frame given— than it would seem safe to assume that the problem is behind them or soon to be. Also no knowing if the issues was even from Pro-Ject or before them and from Stream Unlimited. I’m glad they have been forthcoming with an expected calendar schedule to be back on track. That says a lot of Pro-Ject IMO.
charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,236 posts 01-09-2023 at 03:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jriggy Yes, this seems to be the sequence of events. I also had the P.S. Audio PWT as my prior CD transport for 12 years. I really enjoyed it but the RS2T is even better in my system. Charles
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,769 posts 01-09-2023 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe Charles the RS2T is excellent if the issue on puck is resolve? I see a CEC transport well built? I wonder how good is it compare to RS2T?
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,540 posts 01-10-2023 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I received my RS2T 1/5/23 but was not able to implement it into an audio setup in my Greatroom (at least that's what the builder called it LOL) until yesterday. So far so good, and it sounds very good along with my Remyo DAP-777 Dac. I did notice the same issue that robshaw mentioned at the beginning of this forum; "I noticed when placing the little magnetic puck on the disc that it just sits atop the center spindle and does not contact the disc". The transport still works and thus far I'm happy ;-)