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.
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.