Transport

[ledzep]

Ok a few ideas what do you think as a cd transport a pioneer pds 703 or pds 802?

[Alex_UK]

Ok a few ideas what do you think as a cd transport a pioneer pds 703 or pds 802?

If you are after a Pioneer stable-platter player specifically, also include the PD-S904 in your search - around £100. Another good option if not a Pioneer specifically would be a Marantz CD-63.

[ledzep]

Cheers Alex,i have alook at those

[Rare Bird]

I don't really need a CD player but i do have a Sony Fixed lazer machine into DAC..

[DSJR]

The "thing" about the CD63 and related? Philips 753 is that the lasers are ten a penny and cheap to replace, as are the complete mechs. the basic design is ok so better caps here and there (if not already fitted) and I understand, attention to the clocks and surrounding electronics, can reap real dividends here. The CD63 series is legendary, especially the rather harsh sounding KI Signature model that WTF raved about ad nauseum back then, but I believe they can still be easily and cheaply kept running fifteen years on. maybe blu-tacking them to a granite chopping board might help. I also seem to think the CD67 had a more substantial base moulding?

[Dingdong]

Ok a few ideas what do you think as a cd transport a pioneer pds 703 or pds 802?

Whatever you decide on make sure you can find replacement lasers for it if it's getting on in years.
That for me means a vrds every time.

[jon1]

Whatever you decide on make sure you can find replacement lasers for it if it's getting on in years.
That for me means a vrds every time.




+1;)



jon

[Jonboy]

That for me means a vrds every time.

Teac T1 :thumbsup:

[DSJR]

The T1 should be an absolute doddle to keep going as the laser is one of Sony's most popular I believe, but I'd counsel some attention to the clock and maybe the power supplies?

The fixed-laser Sony 930 that Andr'e uses may well make a better transport again though, since the T1 is really a budget Sony transport, inverted, with bits stuck on here and there - not a "proper" VRDS-From-Scratch mechanism

[Dingdong]

The T1 should be an absolute doddle to keep going as the laser is one of Sony's most popular I believe, but I'd counsel some attention to the clock and maybe the power supplies?


They should work pretty good as standard. I'm currently using a vrds7 and it sounds pretty good to me. A better mains cable and sitting it on an isolation platform (Isoplat) improved it lots.
I plan a few more tweaks when I have a moment. I've also got a spare 7 for comparison. But going back to the start of my post any of the vrds would work a treat. They sound good and are generally easy to fix.

[jon1]

25x;)


jon

[Dingdong]

A 25x would be nice. I used to own a Wadia 16. I wish I hadn't sold it.

[jon1]

A 25x would be nice. I used to own a Wadia 16. I wish I hadn't sold it.





Regrets mark?:)


jon

[Jonboy]

The T1 should be an absolute doddle to keep going as the laser is one of Sony's most popular I believe, but I'd counsel some attention to the clock and maybe the power supplies?

The fixed-laser Sony 930 that Andr'e uses may well make a better transport again though, since the T1 is really a budget Sony transport, inverted, with bits stuck on here and there - not a "proper" VRDS-From-Scratch mechanism


I had mine re-lasered this year no problems,

My preferred transport is my Micromega Duo fitted with the Phillips die cast swinging arm pro mech, be carefull as some of these Pro mechs are getting hard to get hold of :(,

I have got a Audio Note CDT transport i can lay my hands on if your intertested

[Reid Malenfant]

I had mine re-lasered this year no problems,

My preferred transport is my Micromega Duo fitted with the Phillips die cast swinging arm pro mech
I have a CDM3 waiting for you here Jon ;) When you are ready m8 :)

[Jonboy]

that sounds like it might be usefull ;)