I’ve got the Direct Stream Memory Player/ Direct Stream DSD Combo ands it’s really excellent. As a stand alone transport it’s one of the best BUT it’s real value lies with the I2S link to the DAC enabling a raw DSD Stream. As it’s based on an OPPO player maybe it would make sense to look at their (now discontinued) models? Also, wouldn’t a second hand Chord player do the trick as well? There’s a Blu CD transport on eBay for £2250.
I just a 3 year old auction for one at approx £900 ( 1k max budget)There is a perfect wave transport on ebay right now for £1895
Dealer backup seems to be an issue for Belcanto, rare secondhand and power supplies discontinued.Bel Canto transports have AES EBU outputs.
Have always fancied a PS Audio Perfectwave transport but sure I read about quality issues at some point.
You might have just saved me a small fortune, what DAC did you feed the cambridge cxc into,I have read many reviews on here and and there are many mixed reviews re the CXC, some good but many reiterating that you get what you pay for with transports and that the cxc while good for the money falls short.I owned a PS Audio transport. I liked it. It was very, very good. But it wasn't massively better than a Cambridge Audio CXC transport. Indeed, it was only very slightly better.
Never heard of these , sent an email re prices, philips mechanism are these not supported / produced any more??I can happily recommend the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK2. It's a top loading transport and is built like a tank. Willow Tree Audio are importing them into the UK -> https://www.willowtreeaudio.co.uk/jaysaudio
I have looked at these, the price is right but no reviews / feedback on these pro devices, any users out there?The tascam cd-500b is well respected transport with AES. However is butt ugly but at a good price.
Considering options for a high quality transport for my Chord QBD76HD, AES/EBU connections deemed best.
I owned a PS Audio transport. I liked it. It was very, very good. But it wasn't massively better than a Cambridge Audio CXC transport. Indeed, it was only very slightly better.
I can happily recommend the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK2. It's a top loading transport and is built like a tank. Willow Tree Audio are importing them into the UK -> https://www.willowtreeaudio.co.uk/jaysaudio
looks good , what sort of price are they ?
The money is right and i kinda like the pro look, always have done.The tascam cd-500b is well respected transport with AES. However is butt ugly but at a good price.