Everyone will have their opinion, but mine is that many recent DACs and CD players, especially the more entry level ones, have become more and more lean and detailed whereas many older ones are often richer and more "musical". The technology has changed but so has the desired sound. So, I would think about what sound you want and then go from there.
5+ years old $5k player vs. current $2k player
Hi,
Been thinking the above question: which one would be a better choice?
Price for these older players (e.g. Esoteric, Wadia, etc.) ends up being in similar price than recent vintages like Ayon, PS Audio, etc. And perhaps even the Oppo as a transport?
Did CD technology really improve significantly in the last few years such that these "cheaper" but newer players will out perform the older but top-line players?
Especially player like the PS Audio PWT, the concept is certainly new (for CD transport) & the theory does make sense...
Been thinking the above question: which one would be a better choice?
Price for these older players (e.g. Esoteric, Wadia, etc.) ends up being in similar price than recent vintages like Ayon, PS Audio, etc. And perhaps even the Oppo as a transport?
Did CD technology really improve significantly in the last few years such that these "cheaper" but newer players will out perform the older but top-line players?
Especially player like the PS Audio PWT, the concept is certainly new (for CD transport) & the theory does make sense...