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CD Transport Reccomendation

Looking for  CD transport for one of my two channel systems.  I have an SMSL P200 in one of my systems that is really a fine player.  I ordered another one that was allegedly delivered by DHL but was not.  Ugh....Trying to avoid shipping from China again.  I have a Jay's cd transport that is a nice piece of kit but I don't want to spend enough to get another one.  I am currently using an 800 buck Project front loader that is not bad. Looking for reliable transport for high end disc spinning in a system that has no streaming capabilities.  Price cap new is under 2K.  Thanks.

jaymark
maam522a
161 posts
 

@jaymark 

+1 for SMSL PL200T.  For around 2k I acquired the SMSL and a used Denafrips Venus II 12th and connected with I2S.  Really sweet.  I do find that the PL200T is a little sensitive to scratches on my very old(er) CDs.  Bought SMAL on Amazon...

 

gakman
81 posts
 

Not intending to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if the SMSL PL200T will play CD-R/RW disks?

Also will it play the CD layer present in many SACD/DSD discs? 

Thanks!

lanx0003
1,926 posts
 

I believe it does.  Go to Amazon and search for smsl PL200T.  Scroll down to Product Information, click on Features and & Specs and and you will find it is CD-R/RW Compatible.

PL200T uses a standard CD transport mechanism designed for Red Book CDs.  In most of modern drives, it inherently includes CD-R compatibility feature.

 

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jaymark OP
541 posts
 

Thanks all for the very helpful replies.  I actually misspoke, I have a higher level SMSL transport that cost just over a grand.  The good news is, the second one that I bought on Ali Express is still on its way and should arrive in about 10 days.  So I won't need to purchase another transport.  Hallelujah!

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bassbuyer
883 posts
 

A second vote for the Rotel RCD 1572MKII.  An excellent CD player in my 2.2 channel system.  

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