CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE

Hi all.  Felt compelled to chime in here as I just plugged in a Project RS2T after picking it up used. Looked perfect. Sound into a Musetec 005 dac via coax blows away an Oppo bdp 105 used as a transport with same coax cable. (DH Labs) HOWEVER, within the first few tracks the sound dropped out for a second and the clock on the display screen seemed to stall.  Seems to happen randomly pretty much on every other track.  Needless to say I am DISAPPOINTED!!!  Project usa or whatever was VERY NICE on the phone but of course the warranty does not transfer to new owner.  Apparently my only option is to box it up and mail it to Minnesota for repairs.(at my expense) Still glad there's support in the U.S.  Really don't want to go back to the Oppo. Scanned the web for some trouble shooting tips but found none even though this feels like a fairly simple problem.(laser track needs greasing??... clocking issues... who knows?)   

The Oppo never failed to play but sounded brighter, with a lot more hash and less meat on the bones.  So, IME, the transport with a decent dac definitely makes a difference! (sound is roughly 35% better with the RS2T and that's my impression only after sampling 5 cd's)

FWIW bought used for a better price but mainly because the wait time for an ordered new transport puts you into next fall, or at least that's what I was told.   Anyone else have this type of problem??  ( split second sound drop outs)  I know one gentleman had to wait for a THIRD, new unit before he was satisfied. Hopefully I only have to have it fixed once. 

tweak 1 and all

I never unplugged the RS2T. 

I am a bit embarrassed to mention that I put the transport on top of the dac on the floor and the cut outs stopped.  Placed the transport back where it was initially MINUS the Bright Star Audio super heavy, granite looking slab (about 25 lbs) and again no cut outs for several cd's.  I figured (wrongly) the heavy, stone like slab was a good vibration isolator as my Oppo sat on top for years with no hiccups.  So weird.   And I don.t want to jinx the happy outcome as I've only spent a lil time with the new set up but couldn't wait to correct my possibly mistaken perception/pronouncement (at least at this point) the transport needed repair. Quick morning check...no cut outs five songs in...happy.   Very odd that no one seems to have had a similar problem with a disc player?  The RS2T IS rather small and light weight (relatively dinky) and I guess vibration build up on top of the rigid slab proved too much for it. Now wondering how to best isolate the sensitive lil beast for even better sonics.

charlesdad1

You are correct it does seem to be well made while it also seems to buck the notion good gear is to have a substantial foot print.  The Benchmark LA4 pre is also not very big but is a joy to own. (got one after hearing it used in another enthusiasts system.)  The RS2T has totally transformed my cd collection, exactly what I was hoping for. Even lesser discs sound better. Listening to tracks that I used to bypass. Now plan to scour used racks at "record" stores for bargain, high quality sound.   So glad the issue seems to have disappeared. Oh, am definitely going to snag a linear power supply.