Additionally I purchased a spare Phillips CDM4 mechanism from them and at 69 I feel that I will be set for life with this beauty. I honestly feel it would be a disservice not to consider it. And at under 3k to boot. Jay's and Gustard are two products from China I can buy without any reservation. And I get it, the 3 units the OP mentions are from USA, England and Japan. Maybe China is a turn-off. However sound and value are the two main components in my equipment decisions. Plus Jay's service is outstanding.
CD Transport
I’m looking for a cd transport (my DAC is the Bricasti M1 S2). I’m considering this 3 options; Audiolab 9000CDT, Primare DD35 and Teac 701T.
Your opinions, please.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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The thing I truly enjoy with the Jay's cdt2-mk3 is the I2s connection which is a match for the Gustard X26 PRO. It easily surpasses the AES connection in clarity and overall imaging. Bigger and clearer sound. And the AES is no slouch. But in all honesty, the I2s connection really blossomed once I bought the Tubulus Concentus cable. Lesser cables did not do it justice. I wonder what jasonborne would have to say about that. |
A friend of mine had an upper level TL2 for a number of years. It is a high-quality CD transport and from my observation quite reliable. He did have to change the drive belt from time to time as they tend to stretch after awhile. It is also a well-built top loading unit as well. There are definitely very good options available for those who continue to greatly enjoy the physical media CD. Charles |
@charles1dad - CEC estimates the belt life as 5 years, which of course depends on use. They do go on to say that it’s not necessary to change the belt after 5 years if it all sounds right. I have a strong feeling that belt will be the least of my worries in 5 years. |
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