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This is a Jay's Audio CDT2-Mk III which has been "burned in" as we audiophiles like to say for approx. 200 hrs and the manufacturer says it may still improve after 400 hours (!) running-in time. It is also best to allow it to "warm up" for an hour to hear the best from it, although I think (to my...
At A$2,500, this sits below the A$2,576 25th percentile and well under the A$2,906 median, so it reads as a strong buy rather than merely fair. Against the recent AUD comp set, it’s priced like a bargain for a desirable transport, with room in the budget for the rest of the digital chain.
That’s especially appealing because this model is valued for low-jitter disc playback, solid build quality, and the sort of clean, stable transport duty that lets a good DAC do its job. A like new example is the right way to buy one: if the box, remote, and original paperwork are present, the upside is even better. I’d move quickly if the seller can confirm everything is complete and working properly.
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Jay's Audio emerged from the passion of founder Jay Ho, a Chinese audio enthusiast whose journey began around 20 years ago with hands-on experimentation across hundreds of power amplifiers. Relocating his operations to the United States—first Georgia, now Texas—Ho established the brand to deliver meticulously engineered digital sources, drawing on decades of trial-and-error refinement. His early focus on Philips CDPro2 LF and CDM4 mechanisms laid the foundation for a lineup prioritizing sonic purity over mass production.
The brand specializes in high-performance CD transports and DACs, such as the acclaimed CDT3-Mk3 and DAC2-Mk3 models, designed explicitly for critical audiophiles seeking Redbook CD playback excellence. While Ho's personal audio lab showcases partnerships with elite brands like Audio Group Denmark and interest in icons such as McIntosh, Jay's Audio remains narrowly focused on transport and digital conversion hardware, eschewing speakers, amplifiers, or headphones to master this niche.
Positioned as a boutique high-end contender, Jay's Audio earns praise in enthusiast circles for its no-compromise builds and transparent soundstaging, as highlighted in reviews from outlets like 6moons. With dedicated reference rooms in Texas featuring military-grade acoustics and power infrastructure, it appeals to discerning buyers chasing ultimate digital retrieval, bridging Chinese precision with American audiophile ambition in a competitive market.
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