CD transport or player or ... ?

[Yelamanchili manohar]

A Great example of such a CD Player which can also be used as a very versatile DAC via it's USB input is this:

VRDS-701T | OVERVIEW | TEAC | International Website

The VRDS-701T is a commemorative CD transport model that celebrates TEAC’s 70th anniversary. Utilizing our newly-developed VRDS mechanism, it can maximize the true capabilities of a system when used in combination with a DAC.

teac.jp

The Teac VRDS 701T is their CD transport Sir. ( Sadly no SACD ). Their network dac is the 701N, and only singular Dac is the 701D. Teac havent launched a dedicated 7 series master clock yet. So their Teac CG-10M master clock, is expected to be used with their 701T and either the 701D or 701N which have digital inputs. So, one can stitch up the 701T + 701N ( Comes with the Lumin streaming board and Lumin software, though rebranded ) and CG-10M master clock to cover the entire digital spectrum of CD cum steaming, sans SACD.

 

[IndianEars]

Yes, you are 100% correct. I shared the wrong link.

I intended to share the link to their CD player with external USB input.

 

[Yelamanchili manohar]

Yes, you are 100% correct. I shared the wrong link.

I intended to share the link to their CD player with external USB input.

Haha...yeah...I guessed as much that you might have posted the wrong link by mistake

 

[IndianEars]

My PC has failed n I am not comfortable posting via my phone, particularly copy / pasting from one screen to another....

 

[reignofchaos]

VRDS-701 | FEATURES | TEAC | International Website

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of our founding, this model brings innovation and epitomizes TEAC strengths, including a newly-developed VRDS mechanism.

teac.jp

This is the correct link. This is the transport + dac model.

 

[heliumflight]

It means the cd player has coax/aes/USB or similar inputs to function as a dac. Most mid-high end players allow this. You may connect this player to a network player or pc to stream music.

The output of this device will be analog that you feed to your amp.

should I get a CEC transport and dac?

 

[reignofchaos]

should I get a CEC transport and dac?

You should probably ask that to someone owning a CEC. I have heard them on occasions and liked what I heard.

@fLUX has a CEC transport. I don't know how good their DACs are - never heard.

 

[IndianEars]

should I get a CEC transport and dac?

CEC (They are all Belt Driven) Transports have their distinctive sound. Many term it as "analog sounding".

It may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Listen to it carefully (preferably via a home demo) before buying.

 

[fLUX]

Hi

The CEC dac has very few user/reviewer impressions online but mostly positive, don't have any personal experience on the DAC side. The CDT on the other hand has enough online reviews & user impressions & is a well regarded product. Basis of other CDPs I own/owned I feel CEC distinguishes itself very well and certainly has its own sound which adds value by
i) The vocal heft is more in CEC than other ones I have tried, this works in the favor for majority of the genres I listen to. Hindi music sounds sublime, works great with Jazz, country, blues & rock too.
ii) The detail retrieval is quiet good although some other CDPs bettered it comparatively
iii) It leans towards the warmer side of the signature vs other CDPs & hence you will see comments like analog sounding, organic etc. generally.
iv) Musicality is the key advantage (the presentation gels everything together in a very enjoyable manner that you will not necessarily focus on the shortcomings).

For any CDP (not only CEC) I would recommend an audition (if possible a home demo too) as most have their own traits which might or might not work per your expectation. Generally speaking everyone I know who has a CEC is quiet impressed with the same & people who auditioned it also have a similar opinion. Other CDT/CDPs I am referring to here refers to AL6000, Denon A100 & Simaudio Moon Eclipse

 

[coaltrain]

@fLUX is the more seasoned audiophile, so it’s really heartening to hear his positive endorsement of CEC transports.
Below is a link to my own (amateur) take on the CEC TL5:

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[fLUX]

Not an amateur take by any standard ,, very well put @coaltrain . The CEC is indeed one of a kind CDT & if one likes the signature then its a no-brainer. I recently procured a Moon Eclipse which was Simaudio's flagship which by the way is no slouch but the intriguing part is CEC TL5 still holds its own against the same & betters it too in certain aspects.