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looking for a dvd transport

I am looking for a dvd transport to run double duty as a cd transport in my system. I have a budget of $1000-$1500 used. Video quality is not a priority nor is progressive scan. My main interest lies in the quality of the player as a 2 channel transport. I am also looking for something with a balanced digital output.

My current set up includes:

proceed avp
jeff rowland 112
audio refinement multi 3
sonus faber electa amator
acoustic zen silver reference cables

Thanks!
bbyer
socrates
247 posts
 
Skooks: what $2200 player are you comparing the Philips to?
cadet1
50 posts
 
The Theta DaViD is very good as a cd transport. I use one with a proceed AVP. Replaced a Data basic 2, simplified my system and have better sound. Can be had at or near your price range.
messierobject
3 posts
 
For great bang/$, look for a DVD player modified specifically as a transport by Dan Wright, Stan Warren, or Ric Schulz (EVS). I got one of the EVS-modified ones - a Pioneer 414, certainly an unspectacular stock machine, BUT hugely improved for a couple hundred dollars of parts and labor. This is the best companion for my highly tweaked Perpetual p1a/p3a/Monolithic DAC that I have yet tried.

Various flavors of modified player do wind up on Audiogon - seize one when you can. Not only is the price discounted, but you'll have something much faster than you would if you sent in your player for modification....these guys are all overloaded, and return is slooooooow.

Incidentally, Socrates: if you're an opera buff (I am), a DVD-playing option in your high-end source is....well...not optional. 8-)
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