FatElvis2000;253059 Wrote: > I have a Rega Jupiter 2000 (very nice) and a SB3 in the same rig. The > intent was to keep a few "key" CDs around (rotated) for playback > through the Jupiter for the intense reference listening sessions (when > the wife/kids aren't around... no basement listening room for me yet). > The SB3 for internet radio / Sirius, and the rest of the music > collection. > > What's happened is, despite the beauty of the Jupiter, I use the SB3 > more often because of the convenience. No CD's around for the kids to > rifle through. No clutter. The sonic trade-off is there, the Jupiter > is far superior to the SB3 (however, the SB3 fares better, but still > sounds congested, against the Rega Planet). > > I even thought about dumping the SB3 at one time, just to force myself > to use the Jupiter more often. I almost convinced myself, thinking > that I really only listen to 5-6 CDs in rotation at any one time (a > holdover from the 5-disk changer days). But I can't deny the > convenience of the SB3. It's so great. > > So now, like GuyDebord, I'm thinking of going with the Transporter as a > sole source. The Audiophile measurements look really good and I like > how it will display in the rack. No trade-offs... convenience and > 100% sound quality all in one. I could sell the SB3 and Jupiter and > cover a little more than half the cost of a used Transporter. I could > even replace my Rega Cursa pre-amp by attenuating the volume and cover > the full cost of the thing (unlikely move, though... the Cursa is > excellent and pairs with my Exons) > > Guy -- how happy are you, truly, with the move away from the Saturn? > Do you miss anything about it?
As I posted in the other topic, I only miss it when I buy a new cd, because I have to wait for cd paranoia to rip it before I can listen to it... but apart form that, regarding sound, I am happier with the Transporter, and you cannot really beat the convenience of its interface, so I would recommend you to go for it, but I am sure it will force you to also upgrade your setup, the Transporter's limit will be your other equipment.... Now, saying this I dont mean that your rega setup is bad, but that the Transporter can play in a much higher league, up there with the best... Regarding your current equipment, I dont think your cursa has balanced inputs, (my saturn didnt have balanced outputs) so when I bought the transporter I was using the rca's I had (van den hul integration) and I liked it a lot, but when I bought balanced cables the transporter became a sonic revelation. Having the transporter will for sure make you think about upgrading, good luck -- GuyDebord Reference 3A Royal Master monitors biwired with van den Hul Inspiration cables, REL Strata 5 sub. AMP: Pathos Classic One MKIII. ANALOGUE: Michell Gyro SE, Technoarm & Lyra Helikon SL cartridge, ASR Mini Basis SQ phono preamp linked with Audioquest Colorados. DIGITAL: Mac Mini, SlimDevices Transporter linked with van den Hul The Second XLRs. POWER: Isotek Mini-sub GII, Isotek Elite cables (Mini-Sub, Rel & Transporter) van den Hul Mainstream cable (Pathos) & van den Hul Mainserver cable (ASR). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41469
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