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JAY'S Audio CDT-3-MK2 or PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player

Looking for a CD transport. I will be playing redbook CDs only and would be using the SPDIF output to my DAC. 
I was thinking to get the JAY'S Audio transport, but now that PS Audio discounted their DirectStream Memory Player, I can't decide between the two. Has anyone compared those two?
nenon
garrard
73 posts
 
The reason for the discount is competition from the far superior.........Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk2 (and CDT3) :)
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maritime51
1,288 posts
 
NuPrime CDT 8 pro for $800. Love mine. 
teajay
1,655 posts
 
I have and the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK2 out performs the PS Audio.
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charles1dad
10,230 posts
 
I haven't heard the Jay Audio CD12 but  6 Moons gave it an excellent review. I also respect the opinion of Teajay. I can say that I've owned the PS Audio PWT for over 7 very happy years. It mates beautifully with my Yamamoto YDA DAC and sounds very natural and emotionally engaging. I have no reason to doubt excellent results with the Jay Audio. Seems that you couldn't go wrong with either choice. Redbook sounds fabulous through my system. 
Charles 
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stereo5
6,250 posts
 
My only concern would be is Jay Audio going to be around in a few years? PS Audio is a very well established company. Makes one pause to think.
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