CD Player to partner Rega Dac?

[bernie1]

Hi, I've got a Rega DAC, currently running a Cambridge Audio Sonata DVD as the transport, but I'd like some suggestions for a replacement CD player, what does every one else use?

Bernie

[kenworthy100]

I use a Rega Apollo R, from both a sonic and aesthetic perspective,excellent.

[RichB]

I use a cheap ass dvd player connected via coax to the rega... normally I just rip new discs and play from the laptop. Not sure what additional benefits a fancy transport would bring at this stage, I used to have a Pioneers stable platter and might look again if one came up at the right price.

[DSJR]

It's been said that any modern half decent DVD or Blu-ray player should be a stable (if slow to start) transport for CD's these days. I believe jitter, or the audible "effects" of this, are well sorted now and having simpler circuits in the control and data-streaming side must be a good thing? My old CD player has incredible complexity, wires everywhere and sub-boards by the dozen (almost) - no wonder it cost so much.

I concur that the Apollo R makes an excellent choice though, the DAC extending the capabilities of the base machine in a very positive manner..

[Macca]

It's been said that any modern half decent DVD or Blu-ray player should be a stable (if slow to start) transport for CD's these days. ..

Having tried that recently I would have to say it was not the case with my system - Samsung Blu-Ray was not as good a transport as some Sony CD players I also tried. Quite a big difference, the BD player was badly outclassed.

[Audioman]

Cyrus do a 'budget' dedicated transport (CDT) that has received good reviews. Otherwise new dedicated transports can get very pricey. I would suggest a TEAC T1 used if the size is not a problem or better still the TEAC 500/700 which are half width. Any of these will murder a DVD as CD transport.

[DSJR]

Having tried that recently I would have to say it was not the case with my system - Samsung Blu-Ray was not as good a transport as some Sony CD players I also tried. Quite a big difference, the BD player was badly outclassed.

Thanks for that - fascinating how this should be so, but I had my suspicions ;)

[synsei]

I use an Arcam CD72 which works really well with the Rega :cool:

[DSJR]

Once again, I think the CD72 was a great basic player in its own right to start with - and Arcam in fairness, were one of the first to really look at the exact job the transport side had to do, digital retrieval wise, and deal with it accordingly

[synsei]

You are right Dave, the CD72 sounds really good on its own but the Rega DAC eeks out even more performance. I would be curious to try a Rega CDP in the system sometime ;)

[DSJR]

Oh, I think an Apollo R is worth another shout - er - shill, don't you? :rofl:

[synsei]

Not shilling, like everyone else since the early 70's I have been using decimal currency :lol: Anyhoo, if an Apollo or any other Rega player outperforms the CD72 then I would consider a change. Likewise the Cyrus transport mentioned above.

[RMutt]

I use a Cambridge Audio Discmagic transport. They come up for auction occasionally at a reasonable price. I've changed the LED in the display (what a job that was!) from green to red to match the Rega amp and DAC.

[RMutt]

Time nearly up.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMBRIDGE-AUDIO-DISCMAGIC-Mk1-CD-TRANSPORT-WORKING-PERFECTLY-IN-NICE-CONDITION-/200902957099?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2ec6bfd82b

[nbaptista]

I´m using a Cambridge 340 C as a transport. I tryed a Sony DVD and there was not much differences. The Rega reclocks the incoming data, so jitter is not a problem anymore.I never tryed a fancy transport with the Dac, so I can´t tell you much more about the Apollo R as a transport. My Rega dealer says that´s much better than other transports, but as a Rega dealer, he wants to make a sale!If I could afford, I would buy the Cyrus transport, because is dedicated!

[Ninanina]

I have a friend who is using a Meridian 506.20 with the Rega Dac, which he has just purchased, and the sound is amazing, a real step up from using the Meridian alone

I also have a Meridian 506.20 and they really are a super cd player for not too much money. If you can get hold of either the 506.20 or later 506.24 then I would highly recommend them

[DSJR]

Good solid casework too - and I'm sure this helps?

[bernie1]

Thanks Guys,
Food for thought there!
Bernie

[Ammonite Audio]

Clearly the best transport in this case is my Lyngdorf CD-1 which happens to be for sale :)

[Yomanze]

I would strongly recommend something like a Pioneer DV-717 or DV-737. I prefer non-reclocking DACs (more natural to me), and this does mean that transports are particularly important to my setup. I have used various generic DVD players, old Philips swingarm transports, Pioneer Stable Platter etc. & the 90s Pioneer players are the best to these ears. They are unusual in that they read CDs as DATA disks, buffer them into memory & re-read on error instead of applying error correction. This isn't supposed to be audible, but then differences between cables aren't either. ;) Jerry (JANDL100) was suitably impressed by his too. Best thing is these were £650+ in the 90s, and can now be picked up for under £50.