georgeincanada
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Almost similar to your case of listening of hi fi audio, habb1. I'm also curious about this CD Transport only thing; also called a dedicated CD Transport, habb1.Hey all,
As I just found - a CD Player without DAC is called CD Transport, which then has only digital outputs.
So, if taking in consideration lets say a Blu-ray player with only digital outputs e.g. Sony UBP-X700, will it provide the same quality as McIntosh MCT80 to my DAC?
If not, what I am missing here? Wondering what kind of benefit can be from 2000$ CD Transport in comparison to 200$, is this the snake oil case or there is something more to it?
I'm going to connect a CD Transport; most likely an Audiolab 6000CDT by way of a Blue Jeans Digital Coaxial Cable 6 feet. For now I have the Marantz DV6400 SACD/DVD connected with Coaxial Cable.
I asked a question to a retailer in my area in Ontario, Canada. Here is part of an important question, for me, anyway:
"I've done research, and it seems that a CD Transport only machine has the capability of slightly more accurate sound because of less Jitter, and more precise error correction. Is the application from the theory of less Jitter genuine, and audible, by the way?" Sales Support said yes.
To add to your query, in my case I have 3 different CD Players connected to my Receiver. These CD Players are from 3 eras, by 2 manufacturers connected to my Sony AV Receiver DH520 85W that I only use for hi fi audio. I am going to test, and compare these CD Players with a Transport, too; also for enjoyment of musical playback.
Other CD Players are a used Marantz SACD/DVD Player DV6400 (manufacture date of Dec. 2003), used Sony CDP-970 (April 1989) in very good condition from ebay. Sony 970 is connected at the Digital Optical Output; BlueRigger Optical Cable 3 ft. And a Sony CE215 bought from 1998; connected with traditional RCA L, R FosPower Cable. All work very well. I also have a used beaten up Denon 600F (1998) at a separate audio system; works well.
Maybe I can squeeze in a used defective AMC CD-6 by disconnecting a HK TD212 Cassette Deck; total of 5 CD Players whereby one is going to be a CD Transport only machine. Maybe I'm going to get that defective AMC CD-6 whereby the CD Tray is stuck, and won't eject forward repaired.
Then I'll discover what it is all about. Is it going to be the Hokey Pokey?
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