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webby60
27-02-2018, 17:59
Hi
Looking for a good condition CD Transport to partner my Rega Dac-R.
ovlov854
28-02-2018, 10:58
Where are you located?
Only Aube I can find is near Paris
webby60
28-02-2018, 16:45
That's the one!
webby60
02-03-2018, 17:26
bump
MikeMusic
04-03-2018, 12:30
Pioneer stable platter will work nicely.
Must be some on Ebay in France
symon
04-03-2018, 12:34
How easy/difficult is it to send stuff to France (genuine question)?
Stryder5
04-03-2018, 12:55
Never had a problem.

If you are being paid by bank transfer there are some additional codes that indicate which bank and branch you use in the UK, forgot what they are called tho'.



How easy/difficult is it to send stuff to France (genuine question)?
webby60
04-03-2018, 13:24
How easy/difficult is it to send stuff to France (genuine question)?

I've purchased several times on ebay from the UK with no problems at all.
webby60
04-03-2018, 13:26
Pioneer stable platter will work nicely.
Must be some on Ebay in France

Any particular model?
Lawrence001
04-03-2018, 13:38
Any particular model?
Half of them only have optical out so be careful. The spdif ones tend to go for more, the precision model is well regarded. I've got a HHB branded version of an elite stable platter recorder with full copper chassis and it won't be going anywhere for a long time, I'm shifting to file based but this is my permanent choice for discs.
webby60
04-03-2018, 14:23
My preference would be a dedicated transport.
RMutt
04-03-2018, 15:14
There appears to be a Cambridge Audio Discmagic 1 transport on preloved now. Looks like it is in Warrington. I use one it has optical, spdif and aes/ebu. I’ve had one where the transformer hums but the one I have now is great.
http://liverpoolecho.partners.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/117650451/cambridge-audio-discmagic-1-cd-transport-and-arcam-delta-dac.html?link=%2F%3FsectionId%3D3577
webby60
05-03-2018, 08:59
There appears to be a Cambridge Audio Discmagic 1 transport on preloved now. Looks like it is in Warrington. I use one it has optical, spdif and aes/ebu. I’ve had one where the transformer hums but the one I have now is great.
http://liverpoolecho.partners.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/117650451/cambridge-audio-discmagic-1-cd-transport-and-arcam-delta-dac.html?link=%2F%3FsectionId%3D3577

Thanks for the tip but I'm really looking for something a bit more recent.
ovlov854
05-03-2018, 10:23
Do you have a budget in mind?
webby60
05-03-2018, 11:18
Do you have a budget in mind?
Do you have a Transport in mind?
Spectral Morn
05-03-2018, 11:38
I would look for French transports, Micromega, or Piere Lurne not cheap but would be very good.
webby60
05-03-2018, 12:02
I would look for French transports, Micromega, or Piere Lurne not cheap but would be very good.

The problem is that you get ripped off in France for Hifi equipment.
As an example a brand new Cambridge CXC Transport will cost £299 at Richer Sounds - typical new price in France 549 Euros!!!

https://www.idealo.fr/prix/4769050/cambridge-audio-cxc-silver.html
Spectral Morn
05-03-2018, 12:12
The problem is that you get ripped off in France for Hifi equipment.
As an example a brand new Cambridge CXC Transport will cost £299 at Richer Sounds - typical new price in France 549 Euros!!!

https://www.idealo.fr/prix/4769050/cambridge-audio-cxc-silver.html

The items I suggested are on the used market not new. I hate to say it but importation of goods and distribution has a cost, and it has ever been such. Americans moan about the cost of UK kit, UK people moan about the cost of American kit and so do others in other countries. A few companies do manage parity with pricing, but few do, generally with small brands and niche products its not easy to do.
webby60
05-03-2018, 12:56
The items I suggested are on the used market not new. I hate to say it but importation of goods and distribution has a cost, and it has ever been such. Americans moan about the cost of UK kit, UK people moan about the cost of American kit and so do others in other countries. A few companies do manage parity with pricing, but few do, generally with small brands and niche products its not easy to do.

Unfortunately as a consequence of new products being so expensive the 2nd hand market is also inflated as sellers seek to recoup a reasonable return.
mongeddavid
05-03-2018, 14:36
I have an Audiomecca Kreatura Transport sitting doing nothing if thats of interest Would be kind of fitting if it were to return home.

Regards

David
Spectral Morn
05-03-2018, 14:40
Unfortunately as a consequence of new products being so expensive the 2nd hand market is also inflated as sellers seek to recoup a reasonable return.

Things cost what they cost, you buy or you don't.
webby60
05-03-2018, 14:48
Things cost what they cost, you buy or you don't.

As statements of the obvious go that's right up there with the best of them!
struth
05-03-2018, 14:52
yes, good quality usually gets noticed and becomes desirable, thus the price rises. if you want a top machine that others also rate then expect to pay going rate.
webby60
05-03-2018, 14:54
I have an Audiomecca Kreatura Transport sitting doing nothing if thats of interest Would be kind of fitting if it were to return home.

Regards

David

Hi David

Any chance of some pics and an indication of how much you want for it.

Thanks - Ian
ovlov854
05-03-2018, 15:13
The problem is that you get ripped off in France for Hifi equipment.
As an example a brand new Cambridge CXC Transport will cost £299 at Richer Sounds - typical new price in France 549 Euros!!!

https://www.idealo.fr/prix/4769050/cambridge-audio-cxc-silver.html

Yes but it works both ways
Bottle of wine in French super market 1.50Euro....
In GB more like £6.99
:cheers:
webby60
05-03-2018, 15:27
Yes but it works both ways
Bottle of wine in French super market 1.50Euro....
In GB more like £6.99
:cheers:

I wouldn't even use a 1.50Euro bottle of wine for cooking - but I take your point.
MikeMusic
05-03-2018, 20:09
How easy/difficult is it to send stuff to France (genuine question)?

Doddle for me as I use a courier I have known for years.
I can recommend them or you can find a good shipper looking at their reviews
MikeMusic
05-03-2018, 20:17
Any particular model?

Fair bit of detail here :)
http://www.lampizator.eu/lampizator/REFERENCES/Pioneer_703/pioneer703.html
da2222
05-03-2018, 20:51
I'm listing my Lector CD TLP 7 MK3 tomorrow if your wallet is big enough ;-)
Sherwood
05-03-2018, 22:09
The problem is that you get ripped off in France for Hifi equipment.
As an example a brand new Cambridge CXC Transport will cost £299 at Richer Sounds - typical new price in France 549 Euros!!!

https://www.idealo.fr/prix/4769050/cambridge-audio-cxc-silver.html

You do realise that it is possible for UK dealers to ship to mainland Europe!

Geoff
webby60
05-03-2018, 22:59
You do realise that it is possible for UK dealers to ship to mainland Europe!

Geoff

Some do but a lot don't.
Richer Sounds certainly don't.
webby60
14-03-2018, 14:03
Bump
Edward
14-03-2018, 17:11
What is your very broad budget? Under a grand? Between one and two grand or above that?
webby60
14-03-2018, 18:14
Very definitely well under a grand.
Edward
14-03-2018, 18:51
OK cheers. Good luck with the search.

E

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Lawrence001
14-03-2018, 19:52
Some do but a lot don't.
Richer Sounds certainly don't.

Given the price you say the CXC goes for in France, they're unlikely to undercut their own distributor and export.
Lawrence001
14-03-2018, 19:52
Some do but a lot don't.
Richer Sounds certainly don't.

Given the price you say the CXC goes for in France, they're unlikely to undercut their own distributor and export.
ovlov854
16-03-2018, 19:55
Do a search on this site for a Bel Canto transport Fanthorpes have one and Coherent also had one. They're supposed to be pretty good