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Vecteur D-2.2 CD Transport Purchased here on SNA a few months ago. Absolutely fantastic transport. Got a great discount from Seller cause the display was quite dim. This has not been a problem for it has significantly brightened up after a week of use. I got it at a great price so just passing it on. This transport is built like a brick and fast in operation. Only selling cause I upgraded to CEC TL3 transport. No box but can pack and post. Here is link to previous ad. Review https://www.mutine.com/Resources/Review_Audiomat_Tempo_2.5_UHF_61_En.pdf Condition: Very Good Paym
Is this the sort of transport you’ve been waiting for, or is it just an okay buy? At A$650, it sits well below the A$1,000 median and clearly under the A$1,884 75th percentile from your recent AUD comps, so this reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair price.
That’s especially appealing on a CEC transport, because the brand has a solid reputation for extracting a clean, stable digital signal and keeping the disc side of a system musically focused. In very good condition, the upside is straightforward: you’re getting a well-regarded dedicated transport at a price that leaves room in the budget for a matching DAC or a better digital cable, which is where these really make sense.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
CEC, or Chuo Denki Co., traces its roots to Tokyo, Japan, where it was founded in 1954 amid the nascent audio industry. That same year, the company pioneered Japan's first belt-drive turntable mechanisms, which gained rapid adoption by major manufacturers worldwide, including Grundig, Marantz, Sony, and Pioneer. From high-precision phono motors to full turntables, CEC quickly established itself as a leading OEM supplier, laying the groundwork for its enduring legacy in mechanical innovation.
The brand's product focus has evolved to center on digital playback, particularly its signature belt-drive CD transports and complementary DACs. Iconic models like the 1991 TL1—the world's first belt-driven CD transport—set the standard, protected by CEC's global patents for reducing jitter and acoustic feedback. Today, the lineup features ultra-premium offerings such as the flagship TL0 3.0 with dual belts, suspended chassis, external power supply, and proprietary Superlink interface, alongside models like the TL5, TL2N, CD5 player/DAC, and DA5.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, CEC commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its mechanical purity and refusal to abandon CD as a viable medium. With flagship pricing around $34,000 and manufacturing returned exclusively to Japan since 2011, it appeals to niche collectors seeking boutique refinement over mass-market convenience, its transports praised for rich, musical retrieval that rivals streaming in sophistication.
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