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Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing

Hi everyone! A couple of years ago I purchased my endgame CD transport- a Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T. Loved almost everything about the unit--highly resolving presentation, dead quiet background, balanced placement of instruments in a believable 3 dimensional soundstage, and  the synergy it had with my components. In fact I loved the transport so much I had two of them because Pro-Ject quality control and customer service is the pits. After almost a year of hassles, I'm swearing of Pro-Ject.

I'm in the market for a replacement CD transport that has the same qualities of the Pro-Ject minus the quality issues and customer service.

PS Audio, Jay's Audio, CEC, Audio Research (which are CD/DAC units) come up in my search. What are your thoughts? With all the bells and whistles the Pro-Ject was around $3300, so that gives you an idea of my budget, though I could go higher.

Thanks in advance!

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charles1dad
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@wharfy 

 

In all, when working, the CD Box is a wonderful transport because it achieves a balance of resolution and musicality

That balance of resolution and musicality is a spot on assessment. Precisely my initial and lasting/ongoing impression of the RS2T. I'm glad that the ARC CD6 SE is working out so well for you. 

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wharfy OP
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FYI-I received one more response from Pro-Ject.

"If it stopped reading all CDs the problem was probably the switch that is pressed when you close the lid. While this switch is mechanically speaking the same as always, there were some improvements to making it more reliable.

 A few software issues were also addressed that prevented CDs from being read. But as I said, I think most likely you had a switch that was mechanically not fully pressed, or always depressed."

So, if the issues are corrected, how would one find out, without purchasing and hoping you got a good one? 

What are everyone's thoughts? 

David

alexberger
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Does anyone received the Schiit URD transport?

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charles1dad
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So, if the issues are corrected, how would one find out, without purchasing and hoping you got a good one? 

What are everyone's thoughts? 

David,

I’d only buy from a retailer who has a clearly stated return policy. It’d be ideal to compare in your system with the ARC CD6 SE you’re enjoying currently.

Charles

jl35
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@alexberger I believe the URD will be re-released in Mid November ...

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