@mbmi I love your excitement you have regarding the CEC/Laiv! I'm curious, what other cd transports have you compared with the CEC? How did they compare or differ in sound?
Thank you for your post!
Best wishes,
Don
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
Hello,
I currently have a new LTA Aero Dac on order. I have a feeling that I will be soon be ordering a new CD Transport to go with the new Dac and am trying to narrow down the options.
I am strongly considering either the Jay's CDT2MK3/CDT3MK3; but would also like to hear more about the CEC TL5 and the CEC TL-2N belt drive transports.
I'm curious if anyone has had the opportunity to compare CEC with the Jay's?
I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences - whether they be good or bad before I decide to pull the trigger.
Thank you and best wishes to you all!
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@no_regrets - others may disagree, but I really don’t think Redbook 16/44 has improved since the CDS days. You can buy very good Redbook dacs for less money than before, but IMO, the CDS, 555, Wadia, Vekian and a few others were exceptional. But I’m sure the LTA will sound great and the tubes may give it some warmth you may prefer to the CDS. I’m sure you will enjoy trying. |
@no_regrets - as an aside, are you using the Naim HiLine IC with the CDS? It is night and day over the gray standard IC. |
This topic was already covered I will not repeat the comparisons. I will say that a really good transport and DAC to my ears always sounds better than a streamer, etc. But not a record. But there are several streamers that are just so good that unless you do direct comparisons most won't know the difference. Plus spending funds in other areas can provide better results. Happy Listening. |
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