Time for a new CD Transport

Morning everyone.

As per usual, i'm looking to get some advice from you guys

Would like to get myself a new CD player/transport in the near future.
Seems as though quite a few of you guys recommend looking at the 2nd hand market.
Hopefully, i'll have just over £1000 to find one with.
I notice that quite a few of you guys recommend the TEAC brand for transport purposes. Any particular models to keep a look out for?

As before, all advice greatly appreciated.
I'm steadily building up my system. Phew!


Viper.

 

Viper,

you might want to look out for a Teac P30 in good nick. It's one of the best transports out there regardless of price, built like a tank, and a real investment.

 

Yes, tis true, plus there's a cracking example sat on Merlin hifi stand and I believe it may be availabe for purchase

 

...and merlin has been trying to get shot of one for about 6 months

EDIT: damn! WM beat me to it :MILD:

Michael.

 

Bah! You helpless cynics!

 

Seriously though, P30 is an excellent transport but I think even merlin's one is probably above your budget.

There aren't that many dedicated transports at around the £1K mark, even second hand. One that's pretty highly regarded is the Tag CDT20R which if you can find one should go for around £6-800.

The Teac T-1 I use cost me just £200 and then I had WM "breathe on it" with some foo-foo dust and some bits from Trichord to make it a bit better but the total was still a lot less than £1K (a LOT less).

Michael.

 

meridian 500 mk2 good VFM 2nd hand........but they sell very quickly........

 

But who would want to sell something so desirable YB?

 

Come on Andrew, I,ve been expecting a call from you
well

 

Still playing with it. But it is far better than the Byron alone. Even the GF said it was better
WM is sending me some cables for it (and some Omiga stuff to try)

 

Ya Boo

Tell me you havent sold the transport we agreed a sale on to some-one else?

I may be being paranoid (probably & hopefully)

 

er no...........I believe we have an agreement so even a higher offer would be refused

 

Sorry YB

I thought you had given it to AOS!

I must have been reading something into nothing.

 

no he has other the half of my front end

 

o i c!

Are you going for the Wadia then?

 

Good evening guys.

Thankyou for your recommendations.
I'll have a read up on the units you suggested.
The TEAC P30 sounds like a class piece of kit.

I'll send merlin a private message regarding his P30.
(hope he doesnt mind that)

I shall go and search the web for the units you guys suggested.
Thanks very much for your assistance.

Viper.

 

Viper I am probably selling my Wadia transport (breathed upon by Trichord) (possibly with DAC) and it is in your price range. PM me for more info etc.

 

was hopeing too get down too the Bake off, but a comi of very bad weather and a 24hr bug meant i did'nt get down there