Topic: Please recommend a transport...

[Garp]

I know there are already many threads about cdp but the discussion are usually about sound quality, which I'm not interested in.

I'd like to know if anyone has experience with cheap (10-15K) cd players or even dvd players that have good transport mech. By good I just really mean durable. I don't really care about the DAC/analog amplification portion because I'm using an external DAC.

I know my old broken NAD uses a Sony transport, the latest Marantz players use Sanyo and Cambridge Audio uses its own custom transport (or is this just rebranded?). I remember my NAD having problems only after more than a year of usage so I'm a little wary of Sony transports.

[rascal101]

When you say you have a broken transport, what exactly do you mean? Is it physically damaged, or just the lens incapable of reading CDs?

[Garp]

The cd skips a lot. I've replaced the laser pickup twice and problem would persist after just two weeks of each replacement. I'm fed up with it so I'm looking for anything that's more robust. Right now I'm leaning towards the cheapest Cambridge Audio model.

[rascal101]

Ah ok.

Based on my experience with transports, as long as major sources for vibrations is reduced even an ordinary DVD player should do the job. For my Lo-D HDA-001 DAC, I just use a modified low cost LG DVD player.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,117670.msg1221605.html#msg1221605

Besides what I've listed in the above link, I also place a granite slab atop the DVD. So far, I am very happy with its SQ as standalone and with the Lo-D DAC combo.

[odyopayl]

I know there are already many threads about cdp but the discussion are usually about sound quality, which I'm not interested in.

I'd like to know if anyone has experience with cheap (10-15K) cd players or even dvd players that have good transport mech. By good I just really mean durable. I don't really care about the DAC/analog amplification portion because I'm using an external DAC.

I know my old broken NAD uses a Sony transport, the latest Marantz players use Sanyo and Cambridge Audio uses its own custom transport (or is this just rebranded?). I remember my NAD having problems only after more than a year of usage so I'm a little wary of Sony transports.

This Cheaper alternative try this Pioneer Stable Platter! I tried some good DVD player but nothing beats this Player! If you are lucky you can get them less than 10K

[rascal101]

You're very lucky if you can find this CDP for sale. I should have bought one years ago when I had the chance. Back then, if I remember correctly it was being sold at < Php 5k.

[odyopayl]

You're very lucky if you can find this CDP for sale. I should have bought one years ago when I had the chance. Back then, if I remember correctly it was being sold at < Php 5k.

I bought mine to my Friend came from KSA, with box and Remote (Multi Voltage input). Surprisingly the best transport I have, it can read CDR as instant! Once you load it you can play with it!
And its bellt Driven, awesome! By the way, it's only good as a transport!

[Garp]

Thanks for the tips! That LG just might be what I need. The Pioneer if I can find it.

[ProtegeManiac]

Have you considered the Wadia iTransport and a 160gb iPod Classic? The only issue is the downtime for new discs - you have to open your laptop/pc and sync the iPod to load it first.

[at_sunset_blvd]

This Cheaper alternative try this Pioneer Stable Platter! I tried some good DVD player but nothing beats this Player! If you are lucky you can get them less than 10K

A very good CD Player w/ a very stable platter sir you have there, HiFi Choice Best Buy in the late 90's if I'm not mistaken. An excellent partner w/ the PIONEER A-400x integrated Amp.