Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD transport Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: CD transport supporting CD, CD-R, CD-RW with 3.12" dimmable OLED display, front-panel push buttons and remote control. Digital outputs: 2 S/PDIF (RCA and BNC), AES3 (XLR), 2 I2S (HDMI/LVDS and RJ45/LVCMOS). Reference clock input and output 10MHz on 75/50 ohm BNC. Output resolution: Direct (16/44.1), 4× oversampled (24/176.4), switchable. Power requirements: 110–120V, 220–230V, 50/60Hz, set at factory. Power consumption: 50W; 1W standby.
Dimensions: 17.0" (430mm) W × 15.0" (380mm) D × 5.9" (150mm) H. Weight: 48.5lb (22kg).
Finish: Silver or black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: VS22110304, Manufactured in China.
Price: $4998. Approximate number of US dealers: Sold direct. Warranty: One year, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Jay's Audio, 33 Ubi Ave. 3, Singapore 408868. Tel: +65 8898 0911. Web: jays-audio.com. Global distributor: Beatechnik, same address. Email: sales@beatechnik.com. North American sales and service center: TEK Audio Specialties. Web: tekaudiospecialties.com.

COMPANY INFO
Jay’s Audio
33 Ubi Ave. 3
Singapore 408868
sales@beatechnik.com
65 8898 0911
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Nyquist's picture

"To start with the most basic: Why does a CD player need to include error correction if there aren't any errors to correct? "

So you do not know? Seriously?

jimtavegia's picture

I understand the reason some spinners may sound better than others and why this improved when DACs started having RAM buffers and sending out the bits when needed. The idea of a very stable clock is important and why many use an external clock with more accuracy. I think a lot of this has gone away with the latest in DAC technology.

I always look at JA's jitter measurements as do most readers of Stereophile I would think. And with just this device, you still can't listen to anything.

To read the past reviews of what can be heard by some and not by others is always interesting. These differences can be traced to music listened to, the choice of speakers and electronics, the room, and the DAC used. This device coming from China with only a one-year warranty would be a deal breaker for me.

Mad Murray's picture

"To start with the most basic: Why does a CD player need to include error correction if there aren't any errors to correct? "

I am with @Nyquist on this and I am sure Mr. Reed and Mr. Solomon are also outraged.

If this is the qualty of reviewer that Stereophile employs its time they shut up shop

And who was the Editor that allowed this nonsense to get published.

Regards

Mad (as in crazy) Murray

MatthewT's picture

It would save you some outrage in the future, and also keep you from looking like a moron.

Mad Murray's picture

its maybe more sarcastic than rhetorical.

Anyways, its all good fun whether its moronic or not.

And after resisting posting on this forum for maybe 20 years, I think I will retire on this high note.

Regards,

Mad (as in Moron) Murray

MatthewT's picture

Without the emoticon. My apologies if appropriate.

Mad Murray's picture

but not sure about a /R for rhetorical.

Anyways we could both be wrong...maybe the author could clarify.

Regards,

Mad (as in Malcontent) Murray

Glotz's picture

Well it's funny now!

jond's picture

Really guys? The no errors to detect was obviously a sarcastic potshot at perfect sound forever. I found Michael's review to be very well written and straight to the point well done sir!

Jason Victor Serinus's picture

My goodness. People got so upset that I went back to read the review. And there it is, plain as day

"But if there's one thing we've learned over 40 years of improving CD playback, it's that the format really isn't perfect at all. To start with the most basic: Why does a CD player need to include error correction if there aren't any errors to correct?"

Is it necessary to put some of these words in capital letters or bold (or both) in order for someone to understand what Alex is saying?

Everyone makes errors when they read something, especially when it's online and they're scrolling away. (That's where subscribing to the print magazine helps.) Nonetheless, given how many things in the world deserve our outrage right now, wouldn't it be best to read something twice before pulling the trigger and declaring, "If this is the qualty of reviewer that Stereophile employs its time they shut up shop. / And who was the Editor that allowed this nonsense to get published."

jason

Mad Murray's picture

I was yanking Stereophile's chain... obviously understanding sarcasm isnt your thing.

But I will conceded that the use of the term "outraged" and "editor" in combination is a British comedic construct so maybe thats why you missed it..noting I am not British.

Anyways been fun dipping my toes into your tepid pool.

Regards,

Mad (as in Mental) Murray

Mad Murray's picture

..this is why I basically dont participate in online forums.

I am by breeding an extremely sarcastic person and as such its delivery generally gets lost in translation on the interwebs and sticking a "/s" on the end kinda defeats the purpose. People either get it or they dont.

Sayonara Dear Friend.

Mad Murray

Ortofan's picture

... presented in the following video (starting at 18:00), the listening panel at Pearl Acoustics was unable to distinguish between a modern CD transport and the digital outputs of several CD players. The conclusion was that any audible differences between the group of digital players were solely attributable to the DAC section - the DAC chip itself and/or the following analog circuitry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAOLGsS27R0

Jason Victor Serinus's picture

Both transport and DAC section matter. Do I want to debate? Are you kidding?

jason

Ortofan's picture

... blind and with the output levels matched.
Do you do the same?

Bode's picture

Jason. Why so sensitive. I think nyquist had a question. What did you mean. Maybe explain. And ya. Only DAC matters. If you have a different opinion then fine. But you are the professional. State your case.

Glotz's picture

Further proof the internet sucks.

cognoscente's picture

The "eternal" debate among my audio buddies, does a CD sound (real and substantial) better than streaming? Or does a movie on a 4k blu-ray disc look (real and substantial) better than streaming. And if so, does it outweigh the inconvenience of a CD and DVD and ease of streaming? And then I'm not even talking about the difference in costs and the ability to stream (or buy and download as in my case) single tracks and making your own playlists instead of the obligation of buying an entire and fixed CD. I have a large CD collection as well as a DVD collection, I have certainly not played CDs for more than 5 years, DVD for almost 1 year. (I buy all my music in full uncompressed AIFF files and use my iPhone (which I already have) as storage, everything stored in the Onkyo HF Player app for Hi-Res output via a usb cable and that works just fine for me instead of a expensive Aurender of Silent Angel or whatever ssd-storage).

geoffrey vanhouwaert's picture

hello,

English isn't even my native language but it was clearly a rhetorical question. Common guys.

best regards
Geoff

jimtavegia's picture

I would love for him to take jitter measurements from a CD/DVD drive like the LG's we use USB in our two computers, my wife's and mine. I use mine for pulling in tracks off of CDs to look at them in my DAW. I would love to know from a affordable ($39) drive into a quality DAC what the worst case would be in jitter measurements? Certainly, measurable as anything else he does so well. Always curious.

In terms of this "CD reader" I am guessing one does an analysis as to what the market is lacking and works to design something that fits that niche. The other issue is statistical sampling when it comes to product quality...pulling every one, two, or three out of a 100 off the line and see if they work properly is not the right thing to do at this price point. Is there any burn-in time specified? This is where the customer becomes part of the QC department at a steep price.

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