I completely agree w/ Dtc. My experience is that the newer players (and DACs) are more revealing and offer "features" which accommodate computer inputs. However, from a listening "experience" standpoint, many 5 yr old (or even older) digital sources sound better to my ears. For example, I owned a Berkeley DAC a few months ago (also a W4S DAC 2). It was very good but I prefer such older classics as the Museatex Bidat, Camelot Uther, Audiomeca Enkianthus, Audio Aero Capitole, Accuphase DP75V. To me, the older units are more enjoyable (musical) -- the midrange is simply more fleshed out and solid - top end is less bright. Again, this is simply my experience.
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...