HasCD sound exceeded expectations since 1983?

Seems like every 30 years is the cycle when music format experiences a major change.

CD has matched 331/3 lps and hifi in general prior to it in longevity. The music indistry is pretty saturated these days and there is more competition for entertainment dollars than ever. CD is not going away totally anytime soon. I am happy with the sound. All in all, a very respectable run. Hard to argue except on emotion. Well, I still hate the packaging for the most part. I would have put CDs in larger jackets/sleeves like 331/3 albums to preserve that aspect of the music buying experience. That's my main complaint. ALso maybe the loudness wars trend, which really has little to do with the format.

I own all 3 fomats, the computer audio boogey man has visited my home, I still love vinyl, but I can't deny that I am computer hooked... as far as CD exceeding expectation? I remember receiving the first cd player, a Magnavox FD1000, I sold a ton of these. They were sharp, clear and HARSH... So, they have definately come along way. For the Audiophile I believe computer will take over, too much versitility with changing drives for storage, changing DACs to change your sound and huge ease of use.

I agree with Timlub. I have satisfying easy to listen to computer digital. Yesterday I picked up the Robert Glasper LP. Ummm

I'd say the players have caught up to cd and like all things some recordings are good and some bad, but present equipment has brought out previously unheard resolution from the medium, thanks to an Oppo 95 for me, I can say I love my cd's as much as my sacd's for musical pleasure.