CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports

@rsf507 

@larsman 

@oddiofyl 

Thank you to all of you for your posts!  I agree with you.  I have read from many that as good as streaming can sound, even with a very expensive streamer, a top notch cd transport and dac will outperform the streamer sound wise.  Hard to beat the streamer for convenience though I would guess.

My goal is to optimize my CD playback first (within my limited budget) and then at some point maybe add a quality streamer for more or less background music at some point into the future.

Best wishes,

Don

@chayro Thank you for your reply!  Yes, the CDT3 is a heavy beast at 50lbs.  However, the CDT2 only comes in at 33 lbs, still heavy, but more manageable.

I'm happy to hear that you've been enjoying your CEC!  Which dac are you using with it?  Does you new combination of the CEC/Dac outperform the Naim you had?

What kind of differences do you notice, if you don't mind sharing with me?

Thanks and again and best wishes to you!

Don

@oddiofyl Thank you for sharing your comments!  The Teac is a great machine by many accounts and I hope it gives you many years of great and reliable service.  I think I am personally leaning more towards a top loading machine myself.

Best wishes,

Don

@no_regrets - I’m using the TL5 with an Audio Note Dac 2.1 Signature. I can’t say whether it outperforms the Naim because it was too long ago. But given that the Naim was 11k back in 2007, I have my doubts. You’ll find out soon enough. 

Hi @no_regrets ,

If you want really low budget transport and very high value for money you can go for SHANLING ET3 or SMSL PL200.