hi-end universal players?


Linn's Unidisk, Goldmund, the new Theta Compli, MSB Platinum Universal, Bell Canto, Esoteric etc etc...

How do they compare?

How do they compare on CDs with the better CD players?

Which one the best in terms of CD? SACD? DVD-A?

Given the age of uncertainty, but a personal interest in high-rez, I am tempted to just go with an universal player, though concerned all that circuity, especially for video, will degrade the quality...how about you?
henryhk

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I just heard the McCormack UDP-1 universal player while auditioning loudspeakers. The sound was incredible on CD and SACD (I did not have any DVD-A disks with me at the time). It seemed almost liquid smooth, yet detailed through Audio Refinement amplification and Analysis Plus cables.

I think the time has passed for buying single format players, or even dual format digital disc players. If I were buying today I would only consider a universal player. When I find software I want to be able to play it regardless of digital format, and I can only afford to have one player in my system. Some enlightened hi-end companies realize this trend and are stepping up to offer some truly excellent universal players.