Jays CD2- Mk3 CDT vrs CEC-TL5 CDT

@robshaw 

What player did you end up purchasing? 

lalitk, To answer your question, I bought the Project RS2T transport. I read many reviews and several posts from Charles one dad and others. I initially bought one and had to return it, didn't work. It also happened to me for a second unit. Quality control seemed very poor. The MUSIC ROOM treated me great. They bent over backwards to help out. After some coaxing from others on the forum, I decided , one last try. I suggested to the Music room, and they agreed to open my 3rd unit, and use to make sure there were no issues. I have had it for several months now and no issues to date. I have since mated it with a LTA  Linear power supply. and a wire-world OCC power cord. With a great DAC, it's the best CD transport I've ever heard. I can't say how much better it is than the CEC, or the new Vinshine unit from China,  haven't used them? All i can say it's eye opening better than my Audio lab 6000 transport which is very good in its own right. We are not talking 5 or10% better or your have to listen closely to notice a difference, it's like hearing your CD collection like you've never heard before.  Other than the 2 times the others went back, I guess the 3rd was the proverbial charm.  NO Regrets   Robert TN   Hope this helped!!

@robshaw 

Great call with Project RS2T cd transport. If I ever venture into a CD player, the RS2T would be one of my top contenders. If one is seeking top performance from CD’s, a transport like RS2T is the way to go with a flexibility of an external DAC. I don’t spin CD’s nowadays since founding a very elegant solution to enjoy my CD’s without the need to fork money for a top end player. 

Enjoy your favorite tunes and happy holidays! 

Merry Christmas also. Happy  Listening to all!!!! All the folks that have helped me in the decision making process, Thanks Robert