# CD Transport for PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell **URL:** \ **Category:** Transports\ **Created:** [July 2, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784 "2020-07-02T08:51:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RobNichols](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/robnichols/32/48122_2.png) [@RobNichols](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RobNichols)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/1 "2020-07-02T08:51:43Z")
I recently purchased a Stellar Gain Cell, and am really pleased with it. I’d now like to add a CD Transport with a compatible I2S output. It seems the PerfectWave Transport is no longer available. So what are the available options. The [Pro-Ject CD Box RS transport](https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/cd-box-rs/) would suit my budget, and has an I2S output. However, it uses RJ45 for 12S. I can’t find an RJ45 to HDMI cable. Does such a cable exist? Do people use adaptors instead? Would the Pro-Ject’s I2S be compatible with that on the Stellar Gain Cell? ---
**Author:** ![audiojan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/audiojan/32/95363_2.png) [@audiojan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audiojan)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/2 "2020-07-02T13:02:52Z")
I don’t think the Pro-Ject i2s can be used… not only because of the cable (and I’m not sure you will find an adapter cable…), but also because I do believe they are using a different communication standard then PS. ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/3 "2020-07-02T15:33:13Z")
You can modify an OPPO to do the trick. Check out this thread [DMP vs. Oppomod I2S Board?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dmp-vs-oppomod-i2s-board/8093) ---
**Author:** ![hifiml1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@hifiml1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hifiml1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/4 "2020-07-02T15:43:33Z")
Take a look at the NuPrime CDT 8 Pro CD Transport. I2S via HDMI on this transport. I think it supports PS-Audio I2S-standard via HDMI. [https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NPCDT8](https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NPCDT8) ---
**Author:** ![RobNichols](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/robnichols/32/48122_2.png) [@RobNichols](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RobNichols)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/5 "2020-07-02T16:30:59Z")
Thank you for the replies. The NuPrime CDT 8 looks interesting. I think I’ll see if I can track one down in the UK. ---
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/6 "2020-07-02T18:34:10Z")
Used PWTs are to be had as well… ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/7 "2020-07-02T21:56:24Z")
The CDT 8 is compatible. I’ve used one for well over a year. ---
**Author:** ![SudS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/suds/32/208176_2.png) [@SudS](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SudS)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/8 "2020-07-03T01:24:00Z")
I believe a new PS Audio transport is in the works, but it will not be a budget item. I’ve expressed a desire for a Stellar series transport (more than once), but I’m guessing it’s significantly down the priority list for new development. ---
**Author:** ![RobNichols](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/robnichols/32/48122_2.png) [@RobNichols](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RobNichols)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/9 "2020-07-03T17:57:20Z")
It does seem strange for them to put so much emphasis on I2S being the best way to get signal from a CD transport to a DAC, and then not offer a device to do just that. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/10 "2020-07-03T18:30:58Z")
How could they have known that OPPO would shut down? ---
**Author:** ![lonson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/lonson/32/249792_2.png) [@lonson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lonson)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/11 "2020-07-03T21:10:37Z")
With the DSD I honestly am very hard pressed to tell the difference between inputs (which was a goal of Mr. Smith’s). I especially had a hard time between HDMI and AES/EBU with the cables I was using for those inputs. I could more easily prefer one or the other with the PWD Mk 2. So I’m wondering if the I2S input has a big advantage with the DS Jr. ---
**Author:** ![SudS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/suds/32/208176_2.png) [@SudS](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SudS)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/12 "2020-07-04T00:59:18Z")
Oppo made their announcement two years, three months ago. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/13 "2020-07-04T01:34:24Z")
And PSA still had drives on hand to continue selling DMP’s for a long time after so no need for a new transport until the stock of drives ran out. The new transport will be released when it’s ready since it took months to negotiate the deal for a new SACD drive mechanism or would you rather they just released an inexpensive CD based unit? ---
**Author:** ![SudS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/suds/32/208176_2.png) [@SudS](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SudS)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/14 "2020-07-04T01:37:25Z")
Wonderful business strategy. Run out of a product, then find a replacement. I guess to some people, slow equals better quality. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/15 "2020-07-04T01:47:58Z")
Plenty of other options if you don’t like their business strategy. ---
**Author:** ![SudS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/suds/32/208176_2.png) [@SudS](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SudS)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-transport-for-ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell/17784/16 "2020-07-04T02:09:29Z")
Exactly what I did. Duh.