Seeking a new CD Transport

It better sound better if it cost more... or its going to get driven out of business. This is very much a specialty item at this time. And generally get many reviews so if it cost more and doesn’t sound good, it’s not gonna last long.

Here’s how an AI ranked them. Obviously the rest of your equipment is important. Your DAC must be up to the job. There is also the question of warmth versus analytical in its presentation. I'd recommend running it through an AI and looking at all the results. Typically the AI's do a pretty good job of this.

Overall ranking (SQ potential, same DAC assumed)

1️⃣ Jay’s Audio CDT3 MkIII — ~9.8/10
2️⃣ TEAC VRDS-701T — ~9.7/10
3️⃣ Denafrips Avatar — ~9.3/10
4️⃣ Shanling Onix Zenith SACD — ~9.2/10
5️⃣ Audiolab 9000CDT — ~8.8/10
6️⃣ Shanling ET-3 — ~8.7/10
7️⃣ SMSL PL-200T — ~8.3/10

I don't think the Avatar  is available anymore, and Jays also makes a CDT2 MkIII for $2500

we have several clients with the Atoll dr 200 

• 8 mm brushed aluminium front panel
• Linear power supply for digital stages with a specific 30 VA transformer
• 1.6 VA transformer (low consumption)
• Specific anti-vibration treatment for CD mechanics
• Board optimized for jitter reduction
• Digital signal isolation by LVDS circuit (signal reformatting)
• Pure audio CD player compatible with:
  • CD
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • MP3
  • WMA-AAC
• Original TEAC central CD mechanics (latest generation)
• Double-sided printed circuits with nickel/gold finish
• Low-power OLED display
• CD-Text display

nice thing service and support in the USA

readily available in production Teac mechanism

https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/atoll-cd-drive-dr200-signature-cd-transport.1038687/page-2

a great transport at under 2K

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ

atoll dealers