CD Transport

260d needed new transport after less than 2 years. 230d needed transport repair. These were a few years ago

@leog2015 - the nu[prime was just OK.  The Sim was good but there were better older units that out performed it but it was still very nice.

The CEC units are very good.  I did not prefer the TL5 as much.  The model 2 with the 2 belt system was very good.  I compared the Jays II to the old  Metronome T1A & AL2 CD Transport & Power Supply we own.  The Jays was more forward sounding and more detailed.  The Metronome showing its age was much more musical and that is the sound I prefer in our systems.  I have not heard the Jays III transport.  As a manufacturer and repair place, we modify a lot of CDPs and once modified you get really close to a reference player and most have a  digital output.  We prefer that option over spending too much on a transport.  The ones I have were ones we purchased broken, purchased cheap and then repaired them.  We just finished an old HK CDP and it sounds fantastic.  The old Marantz model 94 CDPs sound excellent to this day and can be used as a transport.  Once modified (upgraded) they are very heard to beat IMO.  A number of years back there was a tiny Nano CD transport and for $600 it was a killer unit.  Have not seen any around in years but they were mind blowing for the price.

Happy Listening.

Have the Sim260D, originally in my main system now in my 2nd. No operating problems and using the AES/EBU output takes its SQ performance beyond the SPDIF

Just following up for anyone interested in the CEC TL5. I received mine today and it is very nicely made with a well-damped chassis and everything feels commensurate with the price. Yes I know they are selling them on EBay for $1000, but I chose not to go that route. Audio Union is the distributor, but sales are now through a few dealers. I bought mine from Atelier 13 Audio in Nashville and I dealt with Constantin, who was extremely professional. 3 weeks from order to delivery as promised. I can’t comment on the sound compared to my CXC as it’s too new and I’m breaking in a new dac, so it’s really impossible to know what’s causing what. In any case, the TL5 is very nice. I’m sure the next model up for double the price is even nicer, but that’s the way things go sometimes.