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compact cd transport

Hi -
I am currently using a Parasound Z cd player--and even at its diminutive size, it is a tight fit in my small space. (I had to turn it sideways to get it to work). I was excited to see that there is an even smaller cd player on the market--the Pro-Ject Box DS cd player. There are very few reviews of it, though. Does anyone have experience with it, or know how it would compare to the Parasound Z cd? Or know of other very good compact cd players? Thanks for your help.... MC
mcanaday
jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
The Project I have only seen in ads and it looks well built

Woo Audio has a small chassis top loader that LOOKS beautiful ... it is a transport/DAC combo

an older CAL Delta Sigma or Alpha combo might work

There is always the option of a Mac Mini but you would need a DAC with that too
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
cal delta/sigma looks good indeed and sounds good, but works mostly poor in terms of reliability.
john421
470 posts
 
Cambridge Audio Sonata is compact.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Just going by your thread title, for a compact cd transport i'd recommend the Bel Canto CD-3T which is a perfect partner to any of the Bel Canto dacs. If you want a recommendation for a compact integrated player, i'd go with the Bel Canto CD-2 which uses a nude Phillips Pro2LM transport (similar to Ancient Audio). Speaking of which, you could also consider a 2nd hand AA Lektor IV which has an integrated valve line stage & is fully upgradeable to Lektor V, however I think that player will be too big based on your criteria. Later on I plan on adding a Bel Canto integrated amp & dac as the basis of a nice Desktop system. My Dealer now carries that line which is good.
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