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

It’s a shame the prices for CEC CDTs have gone up so much over the years. After I got my Technics SU-G700M2, I was down to the matching SL-G700 Network SACD player and the CEC TL-5 CDT.

The Technics went for $3000 and the CEC TL-5 was going for around $1700 (there was always a deal going around for less), and that was the US model sold by the stateside dealer.

To hear about power supplies, upcharges for $10 replacement belts, etc., I’m glad I got the Technics. If anyone, Technics could make a fantastic top loader only model should they choose to do so and keep the price around $2,000 and I wish they would. They have two top loader, all in one models so the platform to start with is already there. If they made it, they’d sell like hotcakes and that’s a missed opportunity.

All the best,
Nonoise

@snopro "No problem , good luck to you!"

Thank you!  

Best wishes,

Don

@mbmi "With the TL-5 , they have a 1 belt system and give you a spare belt at no charge...Mine is over 2 years old and shows NO sign of wear."

That's great to know.  It's nice to know that CEC seems to be making a great product with reliability to match!

Best wishes,

Don

@mesch Thank you for your post!  I love hearing that people are really enjoying the CDT2mk3.  If I get the Jay's it will be that model.

Thank you for sharing your experience with me!

Best wishes,

Don

@jaudio1 Thank you for your post.  I will admit, I am afraid to order the Project, simply due to the many reports of reliability issues with the product.  I understand that if you happen to get one that works, that it performs at a very high level.  

However, I think I will be deciding between the Jays and CEC, as I am not hearing any negatives about reliability concerns and that their owners seem to be quite smitten the the sound quality too.

I appreciate you sharing your recommendation with me though!

Best wishes,

Don