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I need a new CD Transport ?

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  • 08-10-2022 7:34pm
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    GeneticDeviant
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    Hey folks. I’m looking for a new CD transport to connect to my Chord Qutest DAC and Auralic Taurus mk2 headphone amplifier. I was wondering what would match best with my setup. The Cambridge Audio CXC, Roksan Attessa or Audiolab 6000cdt?

    How do each of the CD transports above compare in terms of Sound signature and Sound quality?

    I am heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem and use Apple Music and Qobuz streaming services and will add in a separate streamer later on, something like Cambridge audio CXN c2.

    On an unrelated note Can you recommend any BNC to Coax adapters or a BNC to Coax cable ?

    Thanks in advance


    Thanks in advance.



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    Richersounds.ie: DavidS
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058266610/i-need-a-new-cd-transport

    Hi GeneticDeviant,

    Out of the three CD players the Roksan would be the better quality transport. The Roksan components are very high end and give a fantastic sound. We had the Attessa amp on display and it sounded incredible but I haven't heard the CD Transport with it. The Cambridge is also a great CD Transport but I would definitely recommend the Attessa purely for sound quality. I would say the Roksan would be the better one just based on the sound of the other Roksan components I've listened to.

    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-206174-roksan-attessa-cd-transport-black-cd-transport.aspx

    Unfortunately BNC to Coax adaptors wouldn't be something we stock so I wouldn't be able to recommend a good one I'm afraid!

    Let me know what you think!

    Kind regards

    David



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    GeneticDeviant
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    Looks lovely. One issue. From what I can tell there’s only one output option to a DAC. Ideally I’d want two as I’ve two DACs I’d like to connect it to. One for my speaker amp / DAC and the other to my DAC feeding my headphone amplifier.



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    GeneticDeviant
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    As I also need a streamer I did look at the Arcam CDS50 option. I’d be using as a transport into my Chord Qutest DAC and was wondering if I’d get same level of performance as I would by buying a dedicated CD transport such as the Audiolab and a suitable streamer too?



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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119725384#Comment_119725384
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119725496#Comment_119725496

    Hi GeneticDeviant.

    Both the AudioLab and Roksan are fantastic.

    The Roksan CDS50 is currently out of stock as we await an ETA for more to arrive.

    I do have one display unit left which I could offer for £749 / 860 Euro delivered. It has never been used, its in perfect condition and comes complete with its original box and all accessories.

    With the Roksan you do get the best of both worlds as it is a great CD player and has the bonus of the streaming features.

    The Audiolab 6000CDT with the 6000N streamer would also be very good and would pip the sound quality from the Roksan but you do pay that bit more for that quality. The 6000N is 5 star reviewed in What Hifi and does live up to the reviews. I could offer these together at £845 / 970 Euro.

    To get even better you would need to go down the route of the likes of the Cambridge CXC priced at £449 Paired with the CXN V2 priced at £799. I could offer these together at £1190 / 1369 Euro

    Let me know your thoughts.



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