48lbs is just overkill...Originally Posted by Jimbo
Martin, I think you need to upgrade your CDT already!
https://twitteringmachines.com/revie...-cd-transport/
If you got plenty of cash to burn!
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48lbs is just overkill...Martin, I think you need to upgrade your CDT already!
https://twitteringmachines.com/revie...-cd-transport/
If you got plenty of cash to burn!
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They need to do something to justify the price and if its heavy it must be worth it?
Glenn Croft once joked when someone asked him what was the difference between a Series 7 amplifier and the Series 7R and he just said "Its heavier"
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I did consider getting that one but I decided I don't like how it looks or the ergonomics.Martin, I think you need to upgrade your CDT already!
https://twitteringmachines.com/revie...-cd-transport/
If you got plenty of cash to burn!
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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I think the weight of it maybe a problem too although your used to lifting Krells!
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I try to lift them as infrequently as possibleI think the weight of it maybe a problem too although your used to lifting Krells!
I didn't want to spend that much either, there's just no need. Maybe if it looked the business I might still have gone for it. But it's just too bland, like so much contemporary equipment.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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I might well regret this but............. who would I speak to about mods ?
I'm using Missing Link power and digital cable currently, which I've been more than happy with.
Have a look over my thread HERE
https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...b-6000CDT-Mods
I did a deep(ish) dive on this stuff, it’s worth it if your keeping the Audiolab.
Happy to help if I can.
Gaz.
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Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
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Ipad Roon Remote.
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I'm David.
Thanks Gaz,
I folllowed that thread with interest at the time.
Due to the age of my 390 the plan is to save the laser and continue to run the Audiolab into it as transport, which is sounding spectacular to my ears right now.
That means I'd be very interested to discuss taking you up on your kind offer, but for the next few weeks I'm gonna relax and enjoy what I currently have.
Maybe I could pick up with you in the new year ? It'll be here before we know it.
Mark Levinson 390S CD / Audiolab 6000 CD / Croft 25RS Special Preamp / Croft 7R mono Amps / Neat Ultimatum XLS Speakers
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I'm Gary.
Of course David, no worries Mate.
Happy to help if if you choose to go down the Mod the Audiolab route.
As you know, it's an outstanding CD Transport "as is".
Enjoy
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Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables
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I'm Phil.
thats nice but its a top loader which can be a pitb , also it weighs a ton
by an incredible coincidence i found a Richers store in manchester [ the only one in UK to do them] which had a beautiful transport . yes its buttons are under the front panel but nothing perfect . tray loading , smooth as butter , and silent as a mouse
https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/thre...-drive.285205/
https://hifiplus.com/articles/audio-...tal-converter/
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Hey Martin, any more thoughts on the TEAC VRDS 701T since you have been using it for a while now?
Or is it fit it and forget?
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
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