Are the CD'S days numbered?


Ford will no longer put CD players in new cars. Are they going the way of cassette and 8 track?
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My only fear is that there will be an attendant loss of QC in the making of CDs as the demand lessens. There are so many poorly made ones out there that no DAC can rescue no matter the pedigree. That's not to say that they're aren't any great ones out there right now. You'll always find great mastering that will allow you to enjoy listening and forget about what format is lurking around the next corner.

With all the hype about computer based music sounding so superior to CDs, I just love reading Vic's blog over at Pacific Valve and Electric Audio. He thinks its all BS: you can't get 192 rates over a USB, computers are too noisy, etc. I don't know if he's right or way off base but its refreshing to hear another point of view that in the end validates the good old CDP. He seems to think modified Netgear servers are the way to go. I'll stick with my CDP.
Lloydelee21,

Here's to hoping that the labels 'better angels in nature' see the potential and market for this. I've got a Trent Reznor NIN remastered CD that goes a long way towards making it listenable. There are so many CDs out there, begging for a new lease on life. Lets hope its not too costly.