wich transport?


I have a sonic frontiers sfd 2 mkII.
I want buy, now, a very good transport cd.
I can find between three different transport:
- proceed cdd transport;
- sonic frontiers sft 1;
- audiomeca kreatura (only transport).
Wich transport, by your experience or your knowledge, you think, is better?
Wich others alternative you think?
Thanks and regards.
ilenboy
ilenboy
There is definitely synergy within a particular manufacturer. For this reason I recommend the SFT-1. My favorite overall transport (outside of the $10k transports--which I have not tried) is the Mark Levinson #37, but I'm using an ML DAC--so again part of my preference has to do with the synergy. I have heard the sonic frontiers combination and it sounds terrific--I think you would be very happy with it.
Add the Theta Data Basic II to your list, around $800 used in excellent condition. There might be a synergy for you with the SFT 1 if you plan to keep the SF DAC. I was feeding a Theta Pro Prime IIa with a Nakamichi CD Player 2 and the substitution of the Data Basic II really smoothed the presentation. You won't regret the upgrade to a dedicated transport.
The SFT-1 is better than the Theta. The SFD-2mk2/SFT-1, was bettered by the cd player(SF).
I have the sfd1 mk2 with a counterpoint transport. Although the counterpoint is no more I like the sound. I agree with the above posts on synergy. More important is the link between the two units. May I suggest the canare digital cable. Just purchased a meter and it's like I have a whole new unit. The model # escapes me at the moment(I'm at work) but I will look it up when I get home if interested. Good listening.