Looking To Upgrade to a new CD Transport


I currently own a Cary 306/200 cd player which I have had for 15 years.  For the last 5 years have been using the Cary as a transport only with a stand alone DAC, which were the Chord Qutest and then the Weiss 204.  The retail cost of the Cary CD player was about $5000.00. It is a well built machine.  My question is have the transports been improved over the last 15 years.  I stream often, but I still listen to cd's.  Would purchasing a new transport improve my sound. My maximum budget is $5000.00 new only.  Is a move that I am contemplating, a move sideways or would a new transport make a discernable difference in sound improvement.  Thank you. 

kjl1065

SMSL PL 200T..$500…like you I mostly stream but occasionally tap my cd library. Top loader great sound.

I’d look hard at one of the Jay’s Audio transports as either would likely provide improvements.  Best of luck. 

@kjl1065 

I’m with @soix 

And... do not overlook servicing. Unlike some other Asian brands, you can get Jay's products serviced here in US.