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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
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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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cerrot
1,700 posts
 
I have a sweet Stello April music transport I picked up on agon a while back. The Woo transport looks (and sounds) good as well.
mcanaday OP
169 posts
 
Lots of great ideas, all. The Woo is gorgeous, I agree. Still slightly too big for my space. The Transport can't be more than 10" deep, which really limits the options. I'll check the specs on some of these other suggestions. with thanks...mc
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