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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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drjoe
130 posts
 
There are two Spectral transports for sale. They have the esoteric drives.
If all you want is a transport buy one . The build quality is second to none.
Joe
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sgs OP
22 posts
 
DrJoe....I like the Spectral. Do you have a clear understanding of how important the Spectral Cable is when using a 3rd party DAC.

Thanks,
Scott
regalma1
72 posts
 
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.
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sgs OP
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Bought the Spectral...

Thanks to all
dazzdax
599 posts
 
Regalman, I don't agree with your conclusion: all transports do not sound the same. I have have auditioned several transports: Wadia VRDS, Pioneer Laserdisc transport, CEC TL-0 and Accuphase. Each transport has it's own sound. To me transport has greater impact on sound than DAC. But not everyone will agree with this either.

Chris
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