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CDs vs Hard Drive shootout

I'll always keep a reference CD player for times when I really want to LISTEN, but for convenience I've been considering a cd jukebox (sony etc). However, having all my cd's on a hard drive would be even more convenient.

Speak to me not of mp3, I'd only do it with as close as I could get to EXACT copy of cd original with this. Then for playback feed SPDIF output to the DAC.

1. What audiophile considerations are involved in storing an exact copy of a cd on hard drive? (jitter?)

2. Once I have exact copy, what are the hurdles for accurate playback (assuming digital output to external DAC)? (assumption is that since hard drive data rate is xx times cd read rate, jitter transport stability etc would not be an issue.)

Welcome any comments, and appreciate any links to more info.

thanks!!
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brooks
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"I'll always keep a reference CD player for times when I really want to LISTEN"

Throw away the cd player! If you get a chance to hear a hard disc system like the VRS, you will find out that you don't need a cd player...it's that good! Certainly better than my Sony 777SACD player. VRS says you can't use an outboard dac...Gordon Rankin at Wavelength says USB solves jitter issues w/ outboard dacs. Take your pick. I just picked up a used iBook and am waiting on an outboard USB dac to be built. We shall see.

http://6moons.com/audioreviews/vrs/vrs.html
http://www.wavelengthaudio.com/Cosecant.html
http://www.vrsaudiosystems.com/
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