Transport

I'm looking for a heavy duty vintage CD Player to use as a transport. Not sure what model and make to purchase.

cjaronica04-04-2018 2:10am

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denman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 112 posts 04-04-2018 at 02:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out the Wadia 8 transport i'm selling on USA Audiomart.
bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,412 posts 04-04-2018 at 01:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Phillips CD80.
rhljazz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,249 posts 04-04-2018 at 03:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Any of the 90’s vintage Sony ES players.
cjaronica OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 04-04-2018 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I looked for a Philips CD80 there are none for sale. I heard they are almost impossible to find. I will look into the Sony.
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 04-04-2018 at 05:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pioneer PD-65, or another Pioneer model where you also insert the disc "upside down".
loomisjohnson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,903 posts 04-04-2018 at 05:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the denon 3520 or 3560 are as heavy-duty as it gets--you can pm me
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,674 posts 04-04-2018 at 05:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely Alesis Master Link it has very solid transport for using with external DAC
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,250 posts 04-04-2018 at 06:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look at the used Esoteric.
audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 04-04-2018 at 06:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Oppo has a superior laser because it is also blu-ray. Get an Oppo, even used and a Synchro-Mesh reclocker and you have a world-class transport: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=154408.0 Older transports often have only one laser. You need three to get good tracking and reads. Also, C3 correction is a plus for scratched disks. Some newer transports will have this. Steve N. Empirical Audio
cjaronica OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 04-04-2018 at 06:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I will look into your recommendation. I'm also interested in the Border Patrol DAC. I cant find a CD Player in my price range that can give me the air and bloom my TT set has. Any feedback would be appreciated.
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,393 posts 04-04-2018 at 06:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ARC CDP uses the Philips pro transport and is designed with excellent vibration and noise control. Marantz also uses a Phillips transport. When using a CDP as a transport, a reclocker at the input to the Dac would provide higher SQ. The outputs on older CD players are not really designed for quality jitter control.
tonykay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,297 posts 04-04-2018 at 09:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second the Denon 3520. I have one and it is a beast. Also, it has fixed, variable and balanced outputs. Mine has been updated, and I’m holding on to it
infection Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 805 posts 04-05-2018 at 04:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Teac T1
deralte Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 33 posts 04-05-2018 at 06:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete watch out with old cd players based on a PHILIPS laser! some of those lasers are not available any more. Philips does not manufacture them any more. If you would consider buying a new transport, the only affordable one on the market is the CAMBRIDGE CXC. 550€ , in the UK a lot cheaper!

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