My beleif is that as more circuitry is added to a component, the more complicated the signal path becomes thus degrading sound quality. In developing a high end system, a primary goal should be to minimze the complexity of the signal path. A dvd player must read numerous formats, and as a result, the increased number of processes and electrical circuitry is likely to add coloration to the sound. I am not saying that a DVD player cannot be satisfactory as a cd transport, it is just less likely to be as good as a dedicated source.
A changer may sound inferior for a similair reason. The increased complexity due the addition of a motor (for cycling through discs), is likely to interfere with the required circuitry for playing discs thus sacrificing sonics.
This is just my oppinion as I would not call myself an expert. I have, though, experienced with DVD players as transports without much success.
A changer may sound inferior for a similair reason. The increased complexity due the addition of a motor (for cycling through discs), is likely to interfere with the required circuitry for playing discs thus sacrificing sonics.
This is just my oppinion as I would not call myself an expert. I have, though, experienced with DVD players as transports without much success.