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

@kennyc Thank you for your post!

It's always good to be made aware of the various options that are available.

I've read great things about the Project, but the reliability aspect for me is disheartening.  I have enough stress in my life... I don't want to add more by buying a piece that seems to be having struggles.  I even heard that it is next to impossible to even get one right now as they had stopped the distribution until they resolved their QC issues.  Maybe all is well now, but I just don't really know.

I hope yours turns out to be a good one as from what I understand, when it works - it may be the one to beat!

Best wishes,

Don

I wouldn't trade my CEC TL-2 for anything...well, maybe a CEC TL-Zero!

I was debating between Jays and the Project CD Box RS2 T, and decided on the RS2….for now.

@kennyc Not sure if you’ve seen but the RS2 has had more than its share of reliability issues.  Might wanna add this Shanling ET3 to your list as it’s getting some good buzz and like the Jays even offers an i2S output, which is pretty nice for this price.  Someone on this Shenzen site found it to be very close in performance to the Jays CD3, which says a lot but no clue on its reliability.  FWIW.

https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/shanling-et3-cd-player

Hi no_regrets, 

I have a Jay’s CDT2 Mk.3  transport.  It is a great sounding unit and is built like a tank!  Never compared it to a CEC. I don’t use it anymore went to a Grimm MU1 streamer at 5 to 6x the price. The Grimm is better but it doesn’t blow away the Jays transport. I kept it as a backup but, would be willing to sell it for a good price.

It is in excellent condition and I bought an extra NOS transport mechanism which I will include.

Joe

@mofimadness Thank you for your comment!

I find the TL2N to be intriguing.  Is the TL2N the same as the TL2?

I'm curious if you had the opportunity to compare the TL2 to any other cd transports?  If yes, how did they differ?

Can you share what it is about the TL2 that you love so much?

How often does one need to replace the belts?  Where do you get the belts from?

Thank you so much for helping me understand better.

Best wishes to you,

Don