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

Seem like this format days are numbered like the cassette and LP. Why would you want to spend 5k or 10k+ for a high-end CD player or DAC combo??

Just trying to see what other audiophile’s thoughts are and where you guys & gals may be planing for the future. Do you stop here at the high end CD player and this format or go completely too digital files?

I'm at a quandary about investing into an expensive CD player setup.
apachef1
artmaltman
769 posts
 
Better if it has a digital input to act like a DAC.

Even then, it is a luxury as you imply with your question, we will all be using some sort of computer menu to select our music soon if not already.

But then strictly speaking, anything beyond a kazoo is a luxury, no?

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rhljazz
1,249 posts
 
I would say yes, the days of the hi end cd player are numbered. A DAC that supports hi- rez music server/computer files would be the best investment at this time. Use a current cd player as a transport for your discs.

I'm pretty much done investing in cd's as a medium and have been purchasing only vinyl (10 new LP's for Christmas).

I'm probably around 3 years away from the music server purchase.
budt
157 posts
 
Most audiophiles I know say their next purchase will be a dac which supports hirez playback.
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