Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Another fine product that uses the ever reliable Philips Pro drive. The old Krell transports (also excellent) used earlier versions of the same drive I believe. Operation is first rate and the remote is flexible and works well. There are plenty of connection options. The access door is noisy and makes changing media a bit slow. The build quality is excellent and the product has been reliable. I would not recommend upgrading to the 31.5 model until an SACD/DVD version is available.

Strengths:
Solid build quality, good error tracking, upgradability, nice remote.

Weaknesses:
Noisy access door. Not Cheap$$$

Similar Products Used:
Krell MD-2

Price Paid:  $8500.00 from Italy

Summary:
I have this wonderful masterpiece since 1992. It is a perfect example of what is possible to make when there is not limitation in the construction and in the performance's achievement. I hope Mark Levinson will provide a good upgrade step to allow my transport to read Super Audio CD.

Strengths:
Construction quality. Wonderful sound.

Weaknesses:
Noisy CD access door

Similar Products Used:
Marantz CD 12

Price Paid:  $5000.00

Summary:
This CD-Transport is the best I ever heard. I think it's even better than its follower the 31.5. I think the reason is that the base is a Philips transport tht was never maqnufactured.

I 've never heard a better CD playing equipment. It is unbelievable what a big influence only the transport of the CD has to the sound.

Strengths:
Absolutely calm picture of sound.

Weaknesses:
none