Resolution Audio CD55

While I am not surprised that someone might want to compare the CD55 and the Model Nine Signature, I am somewhat (make that very) concerned by the comments about The Audio Gallery. Can anyone relate their negative experience with this dealer. I have always found Gary and Cindy to be very easy to deal with from my perspective (being a manufacturer). While this is very different from being an end user I am still surprised about these comments.

I realize that we are getting somewhat of the subject heading of this thread, I am certain that either Jeff or Mike won't mind too much if I add the following comment. Regardless of where you stand on the DVD-A vs. SACD front (a needless distinction in my opinion) I would not expect to see either (DVD-A or SACD) displace CDs in any significant quantity anytime soon. With the end of the Red Book royalty, CDs continue to be one of the lowest cost data carriers to manufacturer. DVD is as most know a highly successful format (most market studies show that it is anywhere from 10 - 15 times more successful than CDs launch was at the same point in it release life). To most insiders DVD players will likely displace CD players over time. This is already happening in the computer market another of the larger market segments. To the average consumer this is a no brainer, it (a DVD player) plays all their CDs, it plays DVDs and it costs no more than the average CD player, certainly less than a VCR and CD player purchased separately. What are becoming obsolete are CD players not CDs (this is not meant to take away anything from the CD55, which is a great product in every way). Most peoples (typical consumers not audiophiles) investment is heavily biased towards their software. They may own 250 or more $15 CDs and a player or two that cost less than $500 each. DVD players shouldn’t be thought of as revolutionary; rather they are the result of evolution. Kevin Halverson