If you are not going to listen to them, then save your money for something else
My CD-player stopped working. Does it make sense to invest in a new CD-transport?
My older CD-player stopped working, so I am considering whether I should go now for a new CD transport. Most of the time I stream audio (Qobuz) and I have a many €€€€ streamer and DAC. So no need for a CD transport?
However, though I haven't bought a CD for at least 10 years, some people say that a CD still sounds better than streaming. And I have a huge collection (classical, jazz, blues, pop). I was looking at the front loader Teac PD 505t or the newer model PD 507t (about €1000-1300). Does that make sense? Or just forget about CDs and CD-players, keep or rip some for the good memories when buying them, and donate or sell the rest? What do you think?
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I like getting up and browsing my CD collection. I enjoy handling the media and setting back with the liner notes while I listen. I tend to get more involved in the process, pay more attention to the music, and listen to the entire CD (as the artist intended). |
If I had a huge collection of CD's and a many Euro streamer and DAC I would replace the CD Transport and rip the collection to a music server in wav and sleep well at night knowing I had all the bases covered. If you want the CD's to sound better than streaming count your pennies cuz you'll need a lot of them to better the gear you have. |
@rikkipuu Yes, that is what I am starting to find out too. It will cost me a lot of money to get a transport at the same level. |
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