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Micromega T-Drive Transport, anybody got one?

I bought a Micromega T-Drive transport back in 1994. After numerous attempts to fix it still plays up.

I thinking of getting another used transport around $1500-2000 to partner my Altmann Dac.

Are there any Micromega T-Drive owners who have moved onto other (better) transport and if so which transport did you get?

Among others, I'm looking to see if I can get a used Audio Note CDT Zero or One (for example)

jaspal_kallar
jaybo
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no offense to the altmann, but for 1500 bucks, there are tons on players(mint-used) with exceptional transports and dac's. the audio note is good, but not as good as the micromega(when they're both working)..
jaspal_kallar OP
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Jaybo, Thanks for your reply.

the audio note is good, but not as good as the micromega

I perhaps have the possibility of getting another used Micromega T-Drive that has been upgraded with a better clock and power supply as well as some mods to the digital out. I think it had the laser mechanism also replaced. It would cost around $500 from someone in England.

Any other transport suggestions or opinions on the Micromega T-Drive?



jaspal_kallar OP
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no offense to the altmann, but for 1500 bucks, there are tons on players(mint-used) with exceptional transports and dac's

Jaybo: I presume you've heard the Altmann Dac when making the above statement?

Perhaps you could give me some examples of one box cdp or transport/dac's ore even dacs you've compared against the Altmann Dac up to $1500? After that I can check them out.

Cheers :-)
gregm
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Dear J-k, while you are pondering the question, I recommend you purchase a mid-of-the-range used (not abused) TEAC cdp to use as transport.
Their transport mechanisms are good and the mechanical integrity is first class. The sound is more extended than, say, a typical philips (i.e. what you had on the micromega) although it might sound dryish at times.
Much cheaper than most alternatives, too. Regards
jaspal_kallar OP
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Gregm: I think that's a good suggestion. Thanks. I'll have a look into the Teac cdp as a transport.

Jaybo: I decided I'm still interested in getting responses about better transports than my Micromega T-drive.

I don't want this thread to digress in to one box players recommendations. I know different people have different opinions about the merits of the Altmann Dac. I intend keeping it, so thinking back now, it's not worth getting (your) opinions about one box cdp's. I can always search or start a separate thread with regards to that. Sorry for messing you around. Thanks for your input regarding AN vs Micromeaga transports.

Btw. any comments on CEC transports ?

Cheers :-)
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