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Changing Digital Technology

I have a bit of a dilemma. I could spend $1,700 - $2,700 to upgrade my BAT VK-D5SE CD player or move toward digital technologies to accommodate SACD’s and other forms of evolving digital music. An upgrade would limit me to CD’s only. From reading the Audiogon forums, it appears there is, and will be, a whole lot more out there than CD’s. One of the threads suggested focusing on DAC technology that will accommodate various kinds of streaming digital via USB, coax, etc. If I did not obtain a SACD/CD player with that capability, I assume I would be running my BAT through it? I do have all of my CD’s on my Mac Book Pro as Apple lossless. I do not relish the idea of spending a lot of money on players that might be obsolete in five years.

I am into analog and have BAT tube monoblocks and preamp with a pair of Wilson Sophia’s. I love the tube sound and will be relying on my preamp to accommodate digital technologies.

I would appreciate advice on how to address the new technologies and possible equipment options. I think the future for digital is brigh. How does a person plan for the changes?
bgmyers

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elizabeth
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wait.
If you are not pressed to get into it for some serious reason. then the smartest strategy is to wait.
As all the new stuff is still in flux. It is also still more expensive.
So, unless you have a compelling reason NOW to get into it, My suggestion is do nothing.
You have a nice Cd player. If all you want NOW is to play your Cds, then you got it.
If you want to really start into stuff now just to be doing it, then that is cool too.
Just do not feel like you need to do so.
Living in the past is easier. And less expensive, and problem filled.
Just my 2 cents.
As far as all your stuff on your Mac Book Pro, then maybe just a device to connect that to your setup?
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