[El_Doug]

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Originally Posted by Maxvla /img/forum/go_quote.gif Needs an faceplate option that matches MKVI better (black, specifically), imo. Don't cut out compatibility with your premier items.

i'd actually be happier if they could put this cdp in an enclosure that matched the dimensions of the MKVI

i dont have anywhere to put this transport except underneath my mkvi...

 

[CapQ]

Actually I dont like its LD style look...

 

[Xcalibur255]

No updates on this product?

The CDP_1 may be exactly the kind of product I've been looking for. The upcoming Emotiva player also looks promising, but it's a very large unit and the small footprint of the LD player is an advantage I think. Plus I have little need for the bells and whistles Emo is planning to pack into their model when I only intend to use it as a transport.

 

[ciphercomplete]

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Originally Posted by Xcalibur255 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Plus I have little need for the bells and whistles Emo is planning to pack into their model when I only intend to use it as a transport.

Exactly the same dilemma I am in.

 

[Xcalibur255]

It seems the release date for this has slipped. Would anybody happen to have any news about the window of opportunity for their pre-order pricing discount?

 

[S J]

David posted an update for the availability of the CDP 1 a little while ago; they started making production models, price is $299 + shipping. Supposed to be ready by the end of April.

Viewing a thread - LD CDP_1 Photos (last post)

 

[shuttleboi]

I would love to have a nice Little Dot stack of CD transport, DAC, and amp if they're all priced well.

The only other stack I can think of that has all these components is the Stello 100 line from April Music. However, it's too expensive for me ($895 for the CD transport, $695 for the DAC, and $995 for the amp).

 

[S J]

Yeah, half-width stackables are sweet

Cyrus makes a transport/dac set (even more expensive than the Stellos iirc) and there are a couple of half-width CD players, but only a few have balanced outputs and those tend to be way expensive

 

[Xcalibur255]

One thing that is conspicuously missing from the prototype images is a power button. I've gotten used to not seeing one on certain gear, but having to reach around to the back to hit the master power switch is unreasonable, and so is the expectation that a user leave it on all the time (does the display stay lit the whole time too?). Of course those are prototype images so I'm not assuming anything just yet. Would be nice to see some final production photos since they are starting to produce units now.

 

[malldian]

They look like they are on the website but the power button seems to be in the back.

 

[zeroibis]

I just wish I could buy that enclosure for a usb external cd drive! I love the look of LD enclosures so much, I really wish they would just sell enclosure lines too for DYI mods. I would love to have an external HDD in a little dot case!

 

[fdhfdy]

Sorry for the delay guys long time hadn't been here due to some personal reasons.
Power switchs are at back.
Post some real pics below and you will be able to find out yourself. For the sounding part, no review had been given out so far. However, for some people had received them real liked the sound.

 

[fdhfdy]

pics

they looked like old MF gears at least I think they are.

 

[Xcalibur255]

The hard power switch on the back was visible in the prototype too. What I was wondering is why there is no soft power button on the front. That seems terribly inconvenient if the unit is placed in a location where you cannot easily reach to the back of it. Does it have some sort of intelligent standby and can power down after a period of inactivity without the user having to physically shut off the power supply each time?

Thanks for the additional pictures btw. It'd be great to see a close-up of the CD player display if you happen to have one.

 

[sword_yang]

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Originally Posted by Xcalibur255 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The hard power switch on the back was visible in the prototype too. What I was wondering is why there is no soft power button on the front. That seems terribly inconvenient if the unit is placed in a location where you cannot easily reach to the back of it. Does it have some sort of intelligent standby and can power down after a period of inactivity without the user having to physically shut off the power supply each time? Thanks for the additional pictures btw. It'd be great to see a close-up of the CD player display if you happen to have one.

There are two ways to enter the standby mode:
1, remote control standby:
If the machine is in working condition, press the remote control of the [POWER] key will enter standby. Again [POWER] key will boot normally.
2, auto standby:
When the machine is stopped (not playing CD) for more than 10 minutes, the machine automatically enter standby mode.
Note: must be in the "stop" to enter the standby state of operation.
Wake-up call:
The machine into the standby mode, you can use the remote control of the [POWER] key to wake up (as described above); also can be pressed [OPEN / CLOSE] key to wake-up (Note: at this time does not produce OPEN / CLOSE action) .
Thank you for the concern!