# PST or Jays CDT3 Mk3? **URL:** \ **Category:** Audio Components\ **Created:** [November 18, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996 "2024-11-18T11:17:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mitchb105](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/1 "2024-11-18T11:17:24Z")
How does the Jays CDT3 Mk3 compare with the PST? I don’t care about the SACD of the PST. I am wondering how the two players compare for regular CD playback. ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/2 "2024-11-18T11:49:38Z")
Unless SACD is a priority go with the Jays CDT3 Mk3. I have owned both, PM for details if you wish to discuss further. ---
**Author:** ![jtsnead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jtsnead/32/294909_2.png) [@jtsnead](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtsnead)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/3 "2024-11-18T12:25:28Z")
I recently bought the new Shanling CDT3, you might want to check it out, also has I2S out ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/4 "2024-11-18T12:51:50Z")
I had a PST and a CDT2 MK3 and I heard no difference with redbook (regular) CDs. The build quality of the Jays is impressive. Keep in mind that it’s top loading. ---
**Author:** ![mitchb105](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/5 "2024-11-18T12:54:47Z")
The reason I can’t use the Jay’s is because it’s top loading. I have been enjoying my PST problem free for a couple of years now but I am curious about the Jay’s. ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/6 "2024-11-18T14:20:10Z")
What dac are you using? ---
**Author:** ![mitchb105](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/7 "2024-11-18T14:28:31Z")
I am using a fully APS modded DSD. It is not the signature version but it is nice. ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/8 "2024-11-18T14:34:05Z")
I went with the PST for warranty, service, and to try SACD’s ---
**Author:** ![straightwire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/straightwire/32/123306_2.png) [@straightwire](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/straightwire)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/9 "2024-11-18T14:49:24Z")
I share @weedeewop’s generalized opinion about the two transports as having owned both. The sonic differences are not dramatic but there nonetheless. ---
**Author:** ![mark-d](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/mark-d/32/20_2.png) [@mark-d](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mark-d)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/10 "2024-11-18T15:25:25Z")
I can’t speak for the PST(I did own the PS DMP transport) but I thoroughly compared the CDT3 MK3 with my Luxman D10x used as a transport… under the same conditions… and the Jays was much better at providing the musical goods! ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/11 "2024-12-21T16:20:08Z")
I’ve sent repeated questions to Jay’s (via email) and have NEVER received an answer. Coupled with the limited warranty, I choose PS Audio. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/12 "2024-12-21T16:27:43Z")
I deal with the US distributor and have never had a communication issue. The main distributor is in Singapore and again they have always responded. ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/13 "2024-12-21T16:32:09Z")
What address? ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/14 "2024-12-21T16:34:09Z")
Address for who or what? ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/15 "2024-12-21T16:40:46Z")
Sorry. Email that works. That could be my problem. Apologies. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/16 "2024-12-21T17:05:38Z")
US distributor located in Texas. [TEKaudiospecialties1@gmail.com](mailto:TEKaudiospecialties1@gmail.com) International distributor in Singapore. This is a sister company to Vinshine Audio [sales@beatechnik.com](mailto:sales@beatechnik.com) ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/17 "2024-12-21T17:46:29Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/18 "2024-12-21T18:26:14Z")
I’ve been in contact with Jay’s several times since mid August, and have typically received a response within two business days. No real issues there. Yes the 1 year warranty falls short of PSA’s 3 year warranty. Regarding sonics, as I do not play SACDs, I find the CDT3 Mk3 to be sonically superior to the PST I had in house. The latter went back. I also, have a CDT2 Mk3, which I am happy with and has performed without issue for greater than three years. ---
**Author:** ![hadaelgr47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@hadaelgr47](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hadaelgr47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/19 "2024-12-21T23:29:55Z")
I am interested in the CD2 MK3. If you happened to compare it to the PWT I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you. MB ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996/20 "2024-12-22T17:36:28Z")
No access to a PWT. If you do not spin SACD, and do not intend to in the future the CDT2 Mk3 is a better option IME. The CDT2 Mk3 sounds equivalent to the PST, just note the Jay’s is a top loader. Adding a Qstab CD weight does slightly improve the bass and imaging in the CDT series. [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pst-or-jays-cdt3-mk3/39996.md?page=2)