I use CD seldom but have about 1000 classical discs.
My TEAC T1 has started miss-tracking when starting a play sequence. The gears are 100% OK.
As a stop-gap I am using an old PHILIPS 800/II CDP as a SPDI/F (cable) out Transport. It is reliable
and sounds quite good but lacks the information retrieval of the TEAC.
What I require is a used transport at a keen (lowish) price to use with my SUBBU dac.
I am now over 80 years old and due to tremor unable to do any soldering; also I am unaware
of a good repairman anywhere near so whatever is advised as a solution needs to be of proven reliability.
Many thanks
My TEAC T1 has started miss-tracking when starting a play sequence. The gears are 100% OK.
As a stop-gap I am using an old PHILIPS 800/II CDP as a SPDI/F (cable) out Transport. It is reliable
and sounds quite good but lacks the information retrieval of the TEAC.
What I require is a used transport at a keen (lowish) price to use with my SUBBU dac.
I am now over 80 years old and due to tremor unable to do any soldering; also I am unaware
of a good repairman anywhere near so whatever is advised as a solution needs to be of proven reliability.
Many thanks
We are literally swamped by used devices being even given away that can play a CD and have a digital output. You will have to explain what you mean in my quote.
Thanks Leadbelly,
I mean that the Teac isolated individual instruments to a much greater degree than the Philips: this led
to a better sense of imagery (in all dimensions) and the recording space was more obvious. I felt
more in touch with the music. With the Philips I feel that the music being played is less organic;
instruments which have overlapping bandwidths loose their individual sound signature and overall
timing.
The Philips - by comparison to the Teac - sounds fatter/wallows whilst the Teac sounds more nimble
and fitter yet quite solid.
As I inferred, the Teac VRDS system is noted for being difficult to repair so I am lathe to get involved with abortive
experimental repairs and using couriers for collection and delivery.
I mean that the Teac isolated individual instruments to a much greater degree than the Philips: this led
to a better sense of imagery (in all dimensions) and the recording space was more obvious. I felt
more in touch with the music. With the Philips I feel that the music being played is less organic;
instruments which have overlapping bandwidths loose their individual sound signature and overall
timing.
The Philips - by comparison to the Teac - sounds fatter/wallows whilst the Teac sounds more nimble
and fitter yet quite solid.
As I inferred, the Teac VRDS system is noted for being difficult to repair so I am lathe to get involved with abortive
experimental repairs and using couriers for collection and delivery.