Transports: Simaudio, Pro-ject, Jays

Hi @chayro,
Following that logic , one could simply purchase a current production CD Pro-8 drive unit and keep it for future use/installation if ever required. Jay’s Audio uses a well regarded but obsolete Phillips CD drive unit. As you point out supply still exist and one can purchase spare units if desired.

Pro-Ject (Well established company by the way) worked with Stream Unlimited (All former Phillips engineers/developers) to created the newer technology CD Pro-8 drive mechanism. So latest tech CD drive versus respected but out of production CD drive .

I’ll choose the latest effort from these talented developers and if that concerned about potential future availability, buy an extra CD Pro-8 unit. Ample feedback from listeners who’ve heard ’both’ say Jay’s is really quite good, however the Pro-Ject is better sounding.
Charles

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RE: whether RS2 T plays hybrid CDs:

https://gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/d/d/9/f6a43afedd765858e4431be564b09e183335.pdf

I have been assured by Sumiko (Pro-ject's parent company) that service is performed in USA-- no need to ship units to Europe. 

CD Pro-8 drive and accompanying CD Blue Tiger servo control housed in a seperate aluminum and carbon fiber  detachable chassis.  Could be ordered  if needed.

https://youtu.be/G8TSO_RsqNc
Charles