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How much does the transport affect sound quality?

This query might sound a bit naive but is the transport/CD player responsible for any amount of the overall sound quality?

I have a Cambridge 751BD coupled to a Bryston BDA-1 DAC and I think it's a wonderful combo both in terms of sound quality and functionality. Once I added the BDA-1 to my system it made a substantial improvement to my listening experience.

The 751BD is an excellent performer for it's value but how does it stack up to other HiFi and Audiophile CD players as a read-only device?
pontifex
zd542
5,339 posts
 
The transport makes a big difference. I can't comment on the Cambridge because I've never heard it.
pontifex OP
31 posts
 
Thanks, Z.

Are you able to elaborate on that at all?

By the way, I am receiving Threshold T400 today. Pure Class A. Looking forward to comparing it to the Musical Fidelity A308
mesch
3,503 posts
 
As Zd stated, the transport is important. As a well thought of universal player I would think the 751BD has a quality one.However, I am not surprised that the BDA-1 improves the sound for CD playback over the 751BDs DAC.

I use an Arcam DV-137 into my BDA-1.
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