New, Very Interesting CD Transport

The Shanling can only play CDs. The HD841 can play SACDs and DVD Audio (PCM) discs. Sure, the Shanling can read Hi-Rez files via USB but those would most likely already be on a computer.

So?

JasonBourne71,

As usual your clueless, all digital transports don't sound the same sorry, compare your transport to an esoteric transport that uses the best CD mechanism in the world the VRDS clamping transport, there's nothing better on the market anywhere, esoteric makes the best transports period!!! there's not a better transport out there.

JasonBourne71,

I guess your system isn't very good if you're spending $16 on a transport lol maybe one day you'll be able to play in the big leagues. lol

@mofojo

I was thinking that. I just looked it up and it’s 3200 usd. I was drooling over it a year or so ago and had 4K stuck in my head for some reason.

Again not saying the Shanling is anywhere near the sound quality

As an owner (Purchased new in November 2021) of the Pro-Ject RS2T I can report that it isn’t “plasticky “ . The chassis and the CD drive unit is made of aluminum. The top lid is carbon fiber and portions of the isolated vibration control mechanism is stainless steel/carbon fiber. Much attention is paid to addressing vibration and resonance with regard to the spinning CD.

It utilizes the latest CD drive technology made by Stream Unlimited, CD Pro-8 and is integrated with their Blue Tiger servo system. It retails for 3200.00 USD. Too expensive? Good value? That’s up to the potential customer to decide. I can state my assessment (Subjective obviously). Its sound quality is astonishingly good!!! A tremendous value for the sonic performance it is capable of providing. YMMV.

Charles