Re: Want New CD Player
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Once again though...at best you'll get three guys in a room.
I'm all for scientific testing...but at the same time let's not forget real world habits.
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pmbuko, you're right. (don't need me to tell you that, just thought I'd let ya know)
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It's amazing as you read all the posts in this thread, there's an opinion on something, anything. That, IMHO, is what this boils down to, your own opinion on what you're buying.
I come to this forum to hear everyone's experiences, likes, dislikes, and preferences. However, in the end, it's up to me to pick what's going to sound good to my ears. Everything from gun fire, using glasses, working around airplanes, or even working in a library means everyones hearing and viewing opinion should be taken as an opinion. Nothing more. Hence, it is up to me to go and hear, sample, and rate all the products that meet my criteria. Rating sound, visual appeal, cost, brand name loyalty, and dynamics are all qualities that differ from person to person.
In the end, pick what makes you happy, and not what someone said "should" be better. I do appreciate all the advice everyone has given me in my posts, and like anything, with more experiences and opinions comes more doors of opportunity that are opened. Just choose the door you think leads to your "own" happiness.
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Thanks for your replies everybody. I think after reading them, I won't be purchasing a new CD player.
However, I am now curious about a DVD player upgrade. I currently have a Toshiba SD2800 (192kHz/24) that I purchased a few years ago. Could an upgrade yield any noticeable differences regarding video quality (features aside)?
I know the SD2800 isn't a progressive scan player and my RPTV is not an HDTV anyway (if I researched correcty, only an HDTV format would take advantage of progressive scan technology). Really the only thing that bothers me about my current player is when it changes layers...it noticeably skips. I have heard that higher dollar DVD's change layers more quickly and won't have that noticeable skip. However, I am more interested in video quality.
Personally, I would not upgrade to a new DVD player if remedying the layer skip issue was the sole benefit.
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Mike,
i'm not sure whether you've seen this website or not, but at any rate, it would be worth consulting if you're thinking of upgrading your DVD player - DVD Benchmark. It contains info on picture quality, as well as layer change timing of the various players.
"Chickens don't clap."
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Re: Want New CD Player
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connoisseur
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Mike, how about the Sony 400 disc mega-changer? It plays DVDs, CDs; does progressive scan if that should ever be beneficial for you in the future; solves storage problems; provides touch of a button access to your entire collection; and sounds just as good as a $1500 single tray CD player!
Thanks again to Alan for continuing to blow up all those snake-oil audio myths - it is important work, seriously. Advertising is often blamed for excessive consumption, competition based on false differences in products, etc... It is important that consumers have access to experts that aren't trying to sell them something (other than truly excellent Axiom speakers).
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I e-mailed the local audio shop I deal with and asked them if they had any upcoming products that would fit my needs.
I will quote the reply:
"NAD will be bringing out an amazing new
dvd/cd/dvd-audio player in March. The T534 will have HDMI video output, DCDI (Faroudja) processing, dvd-audio playback and an improved dac and analog stage compared to the previous T533 and T562. It will sell for $499, but I
don't know how it will compare as a cd player until we get one in."
I think I am going to wait for this product to reach the local dealer and give it a serious look.
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shareholder in the making
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shareholder in the making
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Personally, I wouldn't buy a player that didn't also handle SACD. Why limit yourself?
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I agree. Add SACD and a 5 disc changer and NAD's got themselves a fabulous deal.
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