No idea what your system might be, but I bet that ripping your CDs to a high quality streamer/server will rival the Jay’s.
Cambridge CXC > Audiolab 6000CDT > Jay's Audio CDT2-MK2!
A short couple of months ago, I read a thread on using a CD Transport. At the time I had an Onkyo 7030 CD Player and plugging it into my Chord Qutest was OK, but not awesome. With some research I learned of the Cambridge CXC transport and then found one locally that I could buy for cheap and pick it up that day.
Wow, the CXC sounded great. I dug out my old CDs and just about stopped Qobuz streaming. I had to know more. I learned of the Audiolab CD Transports and found a used 6000CDT here on A’gon. Wow, the Audiolab sounded great.
But what about an even better transport? I had to know. So, I bought a Jay’s Audio CDT2-MK2 last week.
OK, what’s going on here? the CDT2-MK2 is much better than the 6000CDT. The Jay’s Audio transport is both hefty in weight (30+ lbs) and hefty in overall sound, too. Deep controlled bass, sizable mids and smooth highs. To say it’s better in every way than the CXC or the 6000CDT is not an exaggeration.
I know there are a couple of CD transports that are double and triple the cost of this one, but I’m done. My CDs have never sounded like this before... and neither has Qobuz or Tidal.
It’s been an unexpected journey with great results. Unbelievable results.
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I have 800 CD ripped at 16/44.1 into ALAC/FLAC and stored on a SSD drive. However, I prefer the CDs to the rips. System is Naim Supernait3 integrated, SoTM SMS200 Ultra Network Streamer with SoTM SP500 power supply, Chord Qutest DAC with Sbooster PS, a PS Audio Stellar PowerPlant3 and Harbeth P3ESR speakers. For Analog I have a Rega P8, Ortofon Cadenza Black cart, EAR 834p MM/MC tube phono stage with a Bob's Devices 1:20 SUT. |
@creativepart Thanks for the feedback. I will likely purchase the Jays later this fall. |
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