Is this the END of DAYS for the high end CD player

Ok, I'm in now!

Cbw723,

Will a less expensice laptop other than the MacBook Pro work and sound just as good? I really may jump in....

No, not for high end. They still sound better to my ear :-) I love to handle the CD and am not near ready for diving into computer based audio. Still to much change and improvements for me to jump into it just yet.

I will wait as the prices are going down and the sound is improving. Also, more user friendly systems are coming out.
Why not wait? I still have my CD's, still have music to play and am not missing out of the end result - music!

I think that is pretty sound reasoning and the question is not IF I jump in, but it really is a question of WHEN.

I will jump in Blindjim, but I will be quite content to be patient on this one. No down side to wait it seems to me.

I will wait as the prices are going down and the sound is improving. Also, more user friendly systems are coming out.
Why not wait? I still have my CD's, still have music to play and am not missing out of the end result - music!

I think that is pretty sound reasoning and the question is not IF I jump in, but it really is a question of WHEN.

I will jump in Blindjim, but I will be quite content to be patient on this one. No down side to wait it seems to me.

Amen Blindjim,

When I go to burn my CD's using Pure Music ( I assume) can someone tell me what I choose for best sound - 16bit/44.1 ???

I am new so be easy on me.

Also, must I have a MAC laptop for best synergy and sound or will any laptop do?

Cbw723

I plan to buy a Mac mini, cheap laptop, and set-up a backup storage bank. My son will help me as he is well versed.

I will post a question on the Ayre vs other DAC's. I like a full, rich sound that is not at all fatiguing.

Thanks much.

Bill

Ok, I have been looking into a computer based front end and have decided to stick with a CD player for now. Far too much flux and change with new products for me to jump in. The whole USB thing is my real wall right now. Folks are coming out with HUGE improvements right and left faster then I can take it all in.

Timing seems a little early for me. I still love my CD player!

I get a headache trying to keep up with all the computer based audio turns, twists, software, hardware, improvements, etc... I calm down and relax with my CD player and CD in hand. No, I will wait longer before jumping on this high speed train!