11/15/2023 0 Comments Audionote cd transportAll parts and components are mounted on both sides of this base plate which is mechanically grounded by 3 standing columns. (The most recent previous model (2021) is the CDT-2-MK3 at half the price ($2498) and utilizes the much less expensive Philips CDM4/19 module (mostly made of plastic).) As explained on their website, the new design also includes:Īn innovative approach to address the vibration by means of a massive CNC milled aluminum plate which divides the chassis into two independent partitions for power supply and signal path. Such modules evolved over time and culminated in the Philips CDPro2 LF module (mostly metal, expensive) in about 2005 and that (modified/tuned by Ho) is what Ho is using in this new CDT-3 MK3 flagship model a major redesign of previous models. Ho began exploring the use of Philips CD laser modules (originally from the early 1980s) for the construction of a CD transport. “Jay” from Jay’s Audio refers to Jay (Jackie) Ho, founder and owner of the company 22 years ago. I had been thinking about reviewing the earlier (CDT-2) model but was informed that a new model (greatly redesigned) was about to come out the timing was good. (It does not support HDCD/SACD/DSD.) Many thanks to Vincent Ong of Beatechnik Singapore (main distributor and sales for Jay’s), for kindly sending me a unit for review, and to Alvin Chee (Vinshine Audio, Singapore) for introducing me to Ong. The above discussion brings our attention to the review here of the new Jay’s Audio CDT-3 MK3 Transport ( $4,998), a Red Book-only (16/44.1) CD transport. Also, there is a rising number of audiophiles who swear that a CD played in a fine disc transport in a fine system can sometimes sound better than its streaming counterpart. There appears to be, however, a change in the air just as there has been (still ongoing) for vinyl for example, interesting fine new box sets of classical music CDs are being re-released, while some CDs are getting very hard to obtain. A major advantage of used CDs over used LPs is unless damaged, they offer the same bit-perfect information as a new one, and that information can be faithfully copied. My collection of CDs is now in the hundreds. A buyer’s market rapidly grew: In NYC, for example, for years now (but slowing down), one has been able to find loads of used CDs for $1 or $2 sold on the street and in small shops, and bargains on the internet-I bought many that way even though I have not had a CD player in my audio system for over 12 years. Some have even been known to have given their collection away or thrown it out, just as many people did over the years with vinyl LPs after deciding to go digital-only. Many of us have a collection of CDs built up over many years we don’t use anymore due to ripping and modern streaming services such as Qobuz and Tidal.
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