Transport...My next Step


I've been going through real evolution of my system in the last 6 months. Now it is time to shop for a decent value 3K and under transport.

Current Transport
Audio Research CD-1

Rest of Digital System
CJ PV14L
Counterpoint DAC1 W/All latest Elloitt Mods
MC-275s x2 Soon to be replaced will Essence Mono's
VSA 4sr Current Model
Associated SR X-2 Cables

Any suggestions are appreciated!
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Showing 2 responses by regalma1

The real question is, will a new transport improve your sound. I would spend the money on a de-jitter device first (Monarchy Audio for example). You may find that after that all transports sound the same. You wouldn't be the first to find that out by any means.
I didn't offer a conclusion, only an possible alternative. I did some research into jitter reduction devices. One professional review in particular caught my attention. It was of the latest DAC1 with jitter reduction circuitry. The reviewer tested it with the USB output of a PC and two very different transports - very different price levels. The reviewer could hear no difference amongst the three. This is hardly proof of anything. We all know in the world of audiophiles there is no accepted proof of anything. One person's Brilliant Pebbles is another person's snake oil.

I just bought a Monarchy Audio DLP. Using it with my SlimDevices SqueezeBox made no audible difference to my ears. I haven't tried it with CD player yet.