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What is the best transport?

I want to upgrade my transport. I am using the Audio Note CDT 2. My dac is the Audio Note 2.1x sig. I have not yet auditioned any new transports, but have read up on the Audio Note CDT 4 and the Esoteric P-03.

Both of these are in the 16-18k price range. My budget can go that high. Will my dac be good enough or be overpowered?

What else is available which should be considered?
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hew
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Alex,I am very please that you are enjoying it. Phil has done amazing work with the Optimizer. There may be a few more things you could do as well that brings further improvements. If you are interested let me know.
aplhifi
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Hew, I cannot agree more with you about Phil and the AO!

Preliminary results against my DTR-M digital transport show significant improvement of the computer. The difference is now almost negligible, but I feel there is a tad more needed from the computer.

I'd really appreciate your input about any further possible improvements. You are also welcome to email me if you'd like.

Thanks much!
Alex Peychev
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hew
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Alex, how do you get data from your server to the dac? Do you use usb?
aplhifi
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Yes, it is USB connection via USB3.0 to PCIx controller running on linear power.
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cerrot
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Get the best transport you can afford and keep it as far away from your computer as you can. Puter audio is a fad and is a convenient modern day juke box. We all still listen to cds or vinyl for serious listening. And I assure you, JA doesnt listen to his mac mini when he wants to bring tears to his eyes, unless he wants to cry at how much he is missing...
PRAT guys. Puters cant do it as well as a really good transport.
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