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Looking for a cd transport in the 5k range: Jay’s Audio CDT3 MK3 or Pro-Ject RS2T?

I wrote recently about a brand where I had both their transport and DAC which after a certain period of time could not be fixed. Kept breaking down. Spent too much money trying to get them to work. No dice. Refused to name brand because I knew thread would be taken down. Yet somebody guessed it shortly after! Astonishing.

So I need a transport and from comments on Audiogon it has come down to these two. Problem with Jay is they only have one dealer in Texas who does not return calls the PRO--JECT is easily accessible and 2k cheaper. It must be a top loader with an AES output. Just transport, No DAC.

Currently using th $500 SMSL(some prefer the Shanling) as a very good stopgap  but am looking for more resolution in large orchestral forces.

Anybody heard both of these and have any opinions?

Thanks for your help.

roxy1927
acresverde
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@jayctoy    That the Teac 701t is a fine machine I have no doubt. But I have serious doubts that it can be obtained for anywhere near 2K.

While we're at it, this would be the appropriate place to mention the thread I started in digital a couple of months ago regarding the drop in replacement transport mechanism for the CD Pro 2 drive that is currently available from volpeaudio.de and represented by Enco systems of Novi, Mi. as US distributor. I can attest that it is a step up from the CD Pro 2 and is a true drop in replacement. And, once again, let me reiterate that I have no affiliation with Volpe or Enco.

 

lanx0003
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"there was a clear improvement in resolution resulting in a better defined and more spacious soundstage with the CDT3 over the AN CDT2." ~ Stereophile

 

jayctoy's avatar
jayctoy
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Acresverde the Teac vrds 701 T transport , it’s  more than 3k transport . Not cheap.

oddiofyl's avatar
oddiofyl
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The Teac was originally $2699...   it then spiked to $3299 but can be found for $3k.  I was lucky and paid $2350 for mine last year.  

It is a great sounding player, unfortunately only has coax and opt out which may be a deal breaker for some. Sounds better than my Aurender N200 playing 16/44.k  material.  Its a great sounding transport. 

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stievus
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Maybe check out Metronome Le Player from the French high-end company Metronome Technologie. It's a top loader. I have their streamer and DAC which will be the last ones I will ever need. I expect the same for their CD transport. I don't know who distributes or sells them in the US, but worth to find out.

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