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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!

no_regrets
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tkrtrb125
288 posts
 

And there it is. 

vthokie83
853 posts
 

no_regrets

I've never heard a CEC transport, so I'm no help there.

I have however compared the Jay's CDT-2 MKIII to the CDT-3 MKIII in an extended comparison with a couple of friends. I personally would not spend double the price for the CDT-3, and in fact for period of the comparison there were times (most of the time actually) where we could tell little difference between the two. That said, they are both BRILLIANT CD transports. Another thing to consider is that the Jay's transports have an I2S output, which the CEC units do not.

Best of luck, and let us know what you decide

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mbmi
568 posts
 

TRICK:  you can buy a new CEC TL-5 for a Grand from Japanese companies.....it's 100 Volts....not 110 volts. Secret:  it works just fine.....I've had mine for 2 years now and I love the Top Loader because I can put weights and stabilizers on top of the cd's...Big Sound Improvement !   My Electrician friend said 100V. works fine into 110 outlet.

tweak1
3,657 posts
 

@facten 

You won't get it until you do some actual research on what effects it has on all power all supplies- INCLUDING CD PLAYERS/TRANSPORTS

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