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I currently use a Pioneer Elite PD-F27 as a transport / CD jukebox (301 discs). I need the jukebox functionality to accomodate my wife's needs and wants, mainly to keep discs and boxes from littering the room. However, the rest of my system is at a different level:
Timbre TT-1 DAC w/ Theta TLC
BAT VK-5 w/ Upscale Audio hotrod tube set
Krell KSA-200S stereo amp
Martin Logan SL3s
Fully balanced throughout. AQ and Analysis Plus cables throughout.

Any thoughts or recommendations on an alternative to the PD-F27, preferably something w/ a few hundred disc capacity? Balanced or glass digital out would be nice too.
murphthelab
newbie13
242 posts
 
It's funny I never thought to look on agon for mega changers before but there are some in my price range.So much for all that time I've spent checking ebay. LOL
murphthelab OP
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Newbie13, you're right, I could connect a separate transport in addition to the Pioneer. The obvious downside is that many of the CDs I'll listen to are loaded and coded in the mega changer. So unloading and reloading will be a pain. Also, getting another box and component real estate is a sticky issue (DVD, big Krell, Tice power center, HT Receiver, BAT pre, Mega Changer, DAC). Running out of room...
newbie13
242 posts
 
We've got the lower end Pioneer mega-changer and did a spread sheet by both type(jazz,blues,roll-n-roll, etc) and alphabetical with the corresponding slot number. I can grab any CD I want out of it in seconds. And guests can scan our collection and pick something out. Best thing is no jewel boxes scattered around or shelving to store CDs just a file box with all the liner notes in alphbetical order. I did just get a burner so I can copy stuff for the cars and travel since that seems to be where/when CDs disappear.

Of course we did the "library" sheet when orginally loading the changer and setting up our sets.

If I ever build a system of your caliber I really think the mega-changer stays and I'll add a single transport.
newbie13
242 posts
 
My other thoughts is have you called one of the modifiers like Wright mods and see what they can do?
deke
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Mdomnick,

Not to be pushing the idea of going the computer/hard drive route, but there are many lossless compression formats (or uncompressed wav's, for that matter) that allow you to output bit-accurate copies of whatever's on your cd to your dac. Can definitely fit into any audiophile system. Considering the costs of storage these days, I think it's definitely something Murphthelab may want to look into. He's already got the dac, and there tonnes of options out there, including some kind of distributed audio setup that would allow for playback on any of his three (?) systems without having to run back and forth with CD's. Also makes boucing from one cd or track to another pretty seamless, not that I've heard any mega changers...

Deke
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