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Lavry DA10 and CD transport

To my surprise a high quality CEC TL-1X CD transport is only marginally better than the CEC 3300-R CDP if both are used with the Lavry DA10 DAC. This means that (please choose from the following options):
1. The Lavry DA10 DAC is not sensitive to CD transports.
2. The Lavry DA10's resolution is not high enough to
discriminate between transports.
3. The CEC 3300-R is a very good transport.
4. The CEC TL-1X is a bit outdated transport (despite the
steep price difference with the 3300-R).
5. There was a matching problem between CD-transport/power
cord or CD-transport/digital interconnect.
6. I've been paying too much money for the transport if I'm
using the DA10 DAC (because I own a CEC TL-1X).
7. If you own the Lavry, don't replace your old CD-transport
if you are considering a pricier and more sophisticated
transport, because you would otherwise only be waisting
money.

Chris
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dazzdax OP
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If any of you disagrees with Rademaker, please respond.

Chris
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st0944
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I suppose this response is a little late for this thread. I have found it difficult, but not impossible, to hear transport differences with the Lavry DAC. I agree with those who say not to waste your money on expensive transports with this DAC.

Unfortunately, most owners of the Lavry have never heard what their DAC is capable of. Harvey Rosenthal, whose mod transforms the Lavry, recently passed. As the owner of one of his modified Lavry DACS, I can say that the mod places it in a different league. It is certainly not unresolved.
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