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

@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. 

I am thinking of the Shanling ET3 for my second system.    It would be a perfect fit

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.  

@chayro Hi, I'm using the "Super Burndy" which connects the CDSII to the XPS.  Is that what you are asking me?  I'm sorry if I am misunderstanding.

Best wishes,

Don

@bigkidz Hello and thank you for your post.  When I did my search prior to creating this thread, I only came across one thread (back in June of 2022) and it quickly turned into a discussion about the Project transport and LTA linear power supplies.  It really didn't talk at all about any sonic comparisons between the CEC and the Jay's Audio transports, which is what I am trying to ascertain.

I'm happy to hear you say that a really good transport and dac will sound better than a streamer.  It also doesn't shock me to hear you say that it will not sound better than a record. Hence the reason I have been heavily into vinyl for the last 50 years.  Some may say I've just had my head stuck in the sand.

Thanks again for your post!

Best wishes,

Don