It looks like CDs will be here for quite a while. I would be really surprised if one of the other formats took off in the near future. I just bought a Musical Fidelity TriVista decoder even tho LPs are my first choice. But only you can decide your priorities.
Does it make sense to introduce/buy CD-only player
I have been waiting for the last 2 years for the new Spectral cd player. It's still not out, though supposedly it's only a few months more (heard that before)... But now I'm thinking: with the multiplicity of "play-all-platforms" (ie SACD, MP3, etc) players at the high end, am I buying an expensive dinosaur? Yes, I have a great turntable, but I don't think CD players will assume the same exalted status. Conversely, maybe Spectral's CDP is being delayed because of similar concerns about early market obsolescence. Reactions?