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Wondering how a CD transport is different to a CD player? We explain it all

We've seen a flurry of CD transports launch in recent months, which is good news for anyone serious about the medium of compact discs. CD transports differ from CD players in one crucial area, and ...
ecoustics

Schiit’s URD CD Transport Feels Like A Polished Digital Hub

The Schiit Audio URD is finally here and it’s far more than just a CD player. It doesn’t even have its own DAC and we’re ok with that. The ASR crowd must be bumming rather hard this morning in regard ...
ecoustics

Rotel’s Michi Q5 Transport DAC Can Output 32-Bit/384kHz and DSD Digital Playback With Some Limitations

At $6,999, the Rotel Michi Q5 is a high-end CD player with additional functionality as a transport and DAC. One of my favorite integrated amplifiers of the past decade was the Rotel Michi; I made it ...
Forbes

Quad Announces Its New 3CDT CD Transport To Join The Iconic Quad 3 Audio System

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Classic British audio brand Quad has announced a new CD ...
Forbes

Pro-Ject’s Flagship CD Transport Featuring Balanced Tube Output Stage And A DAC

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Pro-Ject Audio has unveiled its new CD Box RS2 Tube, the ...