Shanling ET3 or Project CD RS2-T CD transport comparison

Sir, My current transport is the RS2T. It is the best transport in my opinion, unless you want to spend Aqua la Diva money for their transport. RS2T uses A STREAM unlimited CD mechanism CD-PRO 8 and a blue tiger CD-84 servo system .  I own 2 audio lab 6000CDt's and they are extremely good for the money. However, in my main system the RS2T out performs it sound wise 3-1 (give or take) not a slight difference in sound, but, a major one!!!!!!

However, a little background. This is my 3rd one, I returned the other 2 back to the MUSIC ROOM as they were defective. The MUSIC ROOM was great to deal with!!!  The third was was hard to purchase based one aforementioned history. I just couldn't get over the sound quotient. I took a shot and they tested the third on before the sent it to me.(THE MUSIC ROOM) It has been wonderful!!!!!!!!! so far!!!  2 years later.  Dont know whether quality control has been bettered.  Ask anyone on this venue that owns one and they will back me up, incredible sound!!!! Just my 2cents. Robert TN     Need to know anymore text me. 

I was one of the fortunate who didn't have any issues with my RS2T CD transport purchased in July 2021. Was previously using a Jays Audio CD2 MK3 transport which was amazing but the Pro Ject with stock power supply was So much  better and improved even further with a Farad Super 3 power supply...

My CD2 MK3 is stored for backup😀

Wig

@qbitstate -I will echo/agree @robshaw . The Pro-Ject is an awesome transport, IF you don't have problems with it. Rob went one step further than I did, by getting a third one. After my second RS2 had playback issues, I sent it back and went in another direction. I still miss the sound quality.

If you decide you want one, do what Rob did and get it from The Music Room. Their service/support is the best.

FYI I started a thread Shanling ET3 vs SMSL PL200T

Thank you everyone for your input. What i have decided to do is purchase the ET3 as its a relatively small investment (My AES cable linking this to my DAC costs more! ...)

I might have the oppourtunity to home demo the Pro-Ject RST 2 soon if the distributor will play ball. This will allow me to answer my own question regarding the sound quality between the two and in my own system as well which is the ultimate i guess. 

I have the ET3 running in - in my system since Thursday. As has been reported elsewhere it doesn’t sound good out of the box (then what does really...)

I found like most components / cables i try at home from new they need at least 48 hours (usually up to a week) to run in and sound decent. This was Definitely the case with the ET3. (i used to think this was rubbish and was a cable sceptic as well but these things matter! and really make a considerable difference. But i had to hear it myself and i have many times...)

I’ve been running it on loop for almost 3 days with sporadic listening sessions and its improving greatly as each day goes by. 

What do i think of it? Fantastic value for money!  It really does sound amazing, caveat being i’ve only listened to redbook CD as that is what i purchased it for.

It’s very detailed, has a wide soundstage and good layer separation. It doesn’t

sound like any CD source i’ve heard. The music flows more like my Turntable- vinyl front end but in my case i’d say its more detailed than that.

Its going to be VERY interesting to see what the RST 2 brings to the table at nearly 4 times the cost will it be 4 times as good :)

I will report back here once i have had a chance to listen to the Pro-ject.