CDT+DAC or CDP

[Roby]

I will have the a Moon 280D dac next week
On the long run buy the moon cdt 260
meanwhile I'm thinking Audiolab cdt 6000 or Marantz cd 60
When I bay the moon this will go to my second system in my office so in case of a cdt I will have to buy a DAC

I thing both are good maybe a cdt offers more flexibility, cdp les complex (I'm really hesitating)

I'm open to suggestions
shoot

 

[Al ears]

If it's eventually going into a second system buy the CDP.

 

[nopiano]

As Al says, most CDPs have the flexibility as they can be used ‘as is’ or via their digital output if you have a separate DAC. In any case, I’d rather have a drawer than a slot so the Marantz would be my preference too.

 

[daytona600]

CD Transport/ Streamers Rotel DT-6000 / CD Box RS2 T

DT-6000 | Rotel

CD Box RS2 T – Pro-Ject Audio Systems (project-audio.com)

 

[nopiano]

CD Transport/ Streamers Rotel DT-6000 / CD Box RS2 T

DT-6000 | Rotel

CD Box RS2 T – Pro-Ject Audio Systems (project-audio.com)

They are both distinctly superior, the Rotel being a CD player with a silly (imo) label to confuse. Both have been excellently reviewed at significantky higher prices than the two models the OP mentioned.

 

[Al ears]

They are both distinctly superior, the Rotel being a CD player with a silly (imo) label to confuse. Both have been excellently reviewed at significantky higher prices than the two models the OP mentioned.

yes, the Rotel is not exactly a transport so no direct comparison with the Cambridge

 

[Roby]

Thanks for the Reply
Will try to audition both, I will use the Moon Dac as it's already payed su no change on the dac side

Maybe good I use a Yamaha ax 590 (provably I wil upgrade to a Moon 340I) with Kef ls50 meta and a node I2 streamer as second system

So don't need the cd to have a streamer fonction

cheers

 

[MrSinghsStereo]

a standalone transport into a dac will generally offer better sound quality but then you have to factor in the extra shelf space, cables, power chords etc.

 

[Roby]

a standalone transport into a dac will generally offer better sound quality but then you have to factor in the extra shelf space, cables, power chords etc.

Cable mgmnt is not an issue, even if I'm tempt by the cdp (Marantz or Rotel both great brands)there is a substantial price drop on the Audiolab
it kind of keep telling me that I should give it a chance ....

 

[Friesiansam]

Cable mgmnt is not an issue, even if I'm tempt by the cdp (Marantz or Rotel both great brands)there is a substantial price drop on the Audiolab
it kind of keep telling me that I should give it a chance ....

You may like to know you can buy the Audiolab 6000CDT via Amazon, which will give you a 30 day return window. You'll have time to give it a thorough try-out.

 

[Al ears]

a standalone transport into a dac will generally offer better sound quality but then you have to factor in the extra shelf space, cables, power chords etc.

I like the word 'generally ', the idea that many CDP manufacturers have spent a lot of money developing the internal DAC stage seems to have evaded you.
That said a transport can be finely tuned by inputting into an external DAC but then again it can also be ruined.
Each to their own....

 

[nopiano]

Cable mgmnt is not an issue, even if I'm tempt by the cdp (Marantz or Rotel both great brands)there is a substantial price drop on the Audiolab
it kind of keep telling me that I should give it a chance ....

If you want to save even more, you might like to take a look at this thread where I posted about the Tascam CD-200. It’s a complete player, with a drive used by brands costing £ thousands, and available today at around £259.

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[bigfish786]

i've gone for an Audiolab 8200cd, which has a decent dac onboard that you can access, and its a good quality cd player too. so, best of both worlds for not a lot of money.

 

[Al ears]

i've gone for an Audiolab 8200cd, which has a decent dac onboard that you can access, and its a good quality cd player too. so, best of both worlds for not a lot of money.

Good move...

 

[nopiano]

i've gone for an Audiolab 8200cd, which has a decent dac onboard that you can access, and its a good quality cd player too. so, best of both worlds for not a lot of money.

Are you returning the Meridian?

 

[Gray]

i've gone for an Audiolab 8200cd, which has a decent dac onboard that you can access, and its a good quality cd player too. so, best of both worlds for not a lot of money.

Yes, it's a complete CDP and an M-DAC in the same box.
(I had one on home loan from Audio T, to effectively try out 2 products).

 

[MrSinghsStereo]

I like the word 'generally ', the idea that many CDP manufacturers have spent a lot of money developing the internal DAC stage seems to have evaded you.
That said a transport can be finely tuned by inputting into an external DAC but then again it can also be ruined.
Each to their own....

i speak from my personal experience of owning dacs and players from the likes of meridian, nagra and dcs. a panasonic blu ray sending redbook cds into my dcs bartok sounded excellent and not far off my meridian 808v6. and whilst the vivaldi dac and project rs2 cd transport gave the best results i went with the dcs rossini apex player for the reasons i mentioned - shelf space/ box count etc

 

[bigfish786]

Are you returning the Meridian?

Yes. It will be going back to its owner. I’m going to try and persuade my Brother and Sister in law to get it set up in their place (it belongs to her dad). But I don’t think it fits in with their modern decor.

 

[manicm]

I'm repeating my comment elsewhere, but don't underestimate a good transport no matter how good your DAC is.

Here's the thing, on my soundbar, Tidal sounds indisputably better streamed through my TV app on HDMI, than my Wiim Mini via optical.

Make of that as you will.

 

[Roby]

So afthe long tought and the chance to listen to the cdt 6000 (that was great but not mind blowinng, using coax)
I will use an old bluray player I still have an save some money to buy the Moon cdt 260

Keep you posted

 

[Roby]

hey

Just thinking about something, I've a ps 3 & 4 longer optical cable
You think it would be a valuable option during that time (prefarably true the ps3)?