I started a (heated) thread about this very issue not long ago. Apparently so heated that Audiogon pulled it after a few days. In that thread, I stated that the cd player is dead. I have my thoughts on why people won't embrace the demise of the compact disc and I won't go into that here, however Elizabeth made a good point. "....the outlook for cd playback may seem gloomy, but it will not die either. Way too many cds out there." Yes, people with a big cd collection may not want to burn all those albums for a number of reasons. Also, people seem to think that a hard drive/DAC combo will always sound inferior to a standalone CDP. For the life of me, I don't understand how that could be. If PettyOfficer chimes in, this thread will get VERY funny.
Is this the END of DAYS for the high end CD player
Seem like this format days are numbered like the cassette and LP. Why would you want to spend 5k or 10k+ for a high-end CD player or DAC combo??
Just trying to see what other audiophile’s thoughts are and where you guys & gals may be planing for the future. Do you stop here at the high end CD player and this format or go completely too digital files?
I'm at a quandary about investing into an expensive CD player setup.
Just trying to see what other audiophile’s thoughts are and where you guys & gals may be planing for the future. Do you stop here at the high end CD player and this format or go completely too digital files?
I'm at a quandary about investing into an expensive CD player setup.