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I am in a quandary about CD players and transports. I recently sold my CDS2 after having 2 of them and a CDS3. Naim don’t support them any longer. Have been thinking about a CD Transport. Was looking at 80s and 90s Sony CD Transports today. Don’t know that I need one at all.

The Audiolabs looks don’t appeal. Thinking maybe Cyrus CDT. Just don’t really like how any of them look.

A CDX2.2 would fit the bill used as transport only. But they are no longer supported.

Will leave the itch alone and focus on other matters!

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Lovely Combination and keeping it real with discs. :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes:

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It is a lovely looking player @Skeptikal.

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@Dan_M when I thought my CDS2 was on the bink and on the way out Darran Class A recommended this as a suitable replacement.

ISISREF

Rega’s flagship CD player, the Isis, is a product manufactured to the highest achievable quality inside and out including Rega’s own unique CD technology, genuine black chrome lid and front facia and a custom solid anodised aluminium case weighing in at a notable 19 kg! We hope you enjoy this very special CD player; we have spent a very long time creating it, drawing on our many years of experience in specialist hi-fi manufacturing.

ATB Graham.

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maybe the new Exposure 3510 CD player could match your superb system ?

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Thank you Dan
It compliments the Supernait 3 nicely.
The rest is in my profile. :+1:t2:

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The Expaoure 3510 reminds me of the CDS3 and has digital output as well. It looks wonderful.

It’s alot of kit for the money and has a lovely finish. Looks like a possibility if I decide to go for another CD player.

It’s great to see Exposure continuing production of CD players.

In the meantime looking at 552 and Radikal 1 or 2 as a priority over a CD transport.

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@Dan_M
Hi.
RAD 2 is the way to get the most from the vinyl source.
Renember Rad 1 might be a bargain buy no longer supported but the 2 has super motor mounting upgrade to say the very least.
Getting rid of the old AC system was a game changer for reliability and minimal servicing too. :+1:t2:

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I know you’re right. But going from Lingo 1 to Radikal 1 will be a big improvement. Will do what I can.

Obviously a Klimax Radikal 2 in black is my dream! I try to make my dreams come true. So watch this space Mr Skeptikal! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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Best wishes to you. :+1:t2:
The Rad 2 is the biggest step I went from Lingo 1 to Rad 1 then 2. :wink:

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It’s on the list as is a 552, Keel and Ekos SE.

Since I changed to Ekos 2, new cart and phonostage LP12 sounds wonderful. There’s always more…

To get it to Klimax level will be a special moment indeed.

And to get amps to 500 series DR level again another special moment.

Let’s see what happens going forwards.

But with your system the LP12 is maxed out. And the rest is a simple set up in comparison with mine anyhow.

Love it !

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I got other bits done as well. Trampoline 2 and T Kable. Very nice it is too.

What’s the best LP12 upgrade you did Mr Skeptikal apart from Radikal 2 of course?

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For me the last 3 made biggest difference. Tonearm, cart and phonostage.

I have Karousel, Kore as well. I don’t think anything is original apart from top plate and plinth. Maybe I will change those too!

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The biggest sound wise instant impact was old sub to Kore and lingo 1 to Radikal 1 but having said that the Radikal to level 2 was just as good.
I’ve no plans to change out my original 1987 plinth and my top plate is original non stud version.
I’m not sure about other Top plates I know they do something but I love the signature of the old tensioned steel. :+1:t2:
On the outside all of mine is 1987.

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So what did the Keel and Ekos SE/1 bring to the deck?

I am potentially looking at buying more used parts and bringing up to Klimax level.

The Ekos 2 brought a massive uplift as did the Kore and Cirkus and Lingo 1 previously.

By the way sorry to derail the thread away from CD5Si. Will keep quiet in a minute.

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The Keel and even the SE/1 brought remarkable detail and an improved presence but really more subtle than in your face. :+1:t2:
I’d say the Kore brings about 65% of the Keel but was huge compare to my old Cirkus chassis.
I can honestly say that Radikal 2 and Karousel and Krystal to Kandid were the big hits.
Krystal is another story. :scream:
I could live with many combinations if I had that foundation.
Apologies too for going off topic but enthusiasm is infectious and I do love my CD5SI CDP and the simplicity of only one remote. :wink:

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Good man. Thanks very much for all your advice and help. You are a gent.

As you can tell I too am a big LP12 and Naim enthusiast to use the word ligjtly. Love your LP12 and very interesting to hear your journey.

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I have the cd5si connected to 272/xpsdr and ATC 40A, it is less detailed and precise than the streamer of 272 but I sometimes find it more musical, on some CDs I take more pleasure to listen to music… For me he is a very good reader!

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Thank you and best wishes to you too. :wink: :+1:t2:

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Nice , and simple :+1: :+1: :+1:

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