Are there any users of the Advance Paris X-D500 CD transport here? I can't find any independant reviews anywhere online apart from a dealer review and wondered just how good the machine is.
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Are there any users of the Advance Paris X-D500 CD transport here? I can't find any independant reviews anywhere online apart from a dealer review and wondered just how good the machine is.
The reviews are good, but IMO any transport worth its salt must use a 75 Ohm BNC connector for the coaxial output, not an inferior RCA socket.
Do you need a dac with BNC too to gain the benefits of the 75ohm socket or is just one enough? As there's no point in restricting the choice of transport for no benefit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Ideally yes. Using the correct connector for the S/PDIF connection probably adds an extra 50p to the cost, which in this case is about £1,000.
As long as you're getting uninterrupted data flow there's zero issue. I wouldn't let it reduce your choice of transports.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Agreed, but if they are going to specify a 75 Ohm impedance connection, I don't see why they can't do the job properly, considering good transports sell for four figures.
Agree - on the expensive ones there's no excuse really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Mmmmm, that was a see i didn't need sewing. Can you forward me any reviews please Barry? My searches have only come up with dealer reviewsQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Just type "Advance Paris X-D500 CD transport" into Google and you will get links to various online audio review sites.
I did
Steve, they've got an ex-dem one here with a couple hundred quid off.
https://www.hifisound.co.uk/digital-...qSnWXnfCkzwP9V
Yes, iv'e seen this but i don't speak French. The ex-dem unit at Hifisound has been sold but they have tracked down another one for me. Watch this space. Thanks for the heads up though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Just put the French to English auto translation on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
There's not much info - he says it has a toroidal transformer, high quality anti-vibration power supply, high quality transport mech, coax and optical outputs.
Jury's out. It's a bit fiddly to use and i don't like autoplay on disc insertion.
That's a shame, I think it looks really good. If it sounds good too maybe you'll get used to the quirks. Will we see/hear it at NEBO if it hasn't driven you mad by then?
Doubtful. I think i will stick with my TL-5 for now. Just a bit annoying having to use two RC's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony