RE: High end CD Players and Transports

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Posted by rogerh113 (A) on August 25, 2020 at 06:31:37

In Reply to: High end CD Players and Transports posted by lokie on August 25, 2020 at 04:44:10:

I just fixed a couple of higher end vintage CD players, and got a chance to compare them to the transport and DAC in my system. It is impressive how different, and good, they sound.

Personally I think there was a transition in technology, moving from focusing on simplicity, performance, and sound quality, to more affordable and easier to mass produce. Unfortunately that 'affordable' required a lot of complication to try and bring the sound quality up, which it really isn't able to do. I look at it as musicality vs precision (with a hard P).

Many haven't heard, or don't remember, the sound quality of these old units. Those that have and remember likely create this demand. Transports and players are mechanical with moving parts and consumables (lasers), and do need occasional attention. Not so big a deal, considering what you get. Much of the newer stuff seems pretty disposable when it fails, which says something.

Just my opinion, of course...

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Topic - High end CD Players and Transports - lokie 04:44:10 08/25/20 (15)

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RE: High end CD Players and Transports - immatthewj 15:25:29 08/27/20 (2)

RE: High end CD Players and Transports - Todd Krieger 03:13:50 09/05/20 (0)

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RE: High end CD Players and Transports - Todd Krieger 21:54:35 08/25/20 (1)

RE: High end CD Players and Transports - lokie 06:04:27 08/27/20 (0)

RE: High end CD Players and Transports - rogerh113 06:31:37 08/25/20 (1)

"easier to mass produce" - Story 07:32:08 08/25/20 (0)

RE: High end CD Players and Transports - Story 04:55:59 08/25/20 (6)

Yes, I still have one - AbeCollins 21:52:55 08/25/20 (5)

RE: Yes, I still have one - Jonesy 11:22:21 08/26/20 (3)

RE: Yes, I still have one - AbeCollins 05:16:45 08/27/20 (1)

RE: Yes, I still have one - Jonesy 06:45:54 08/27/20 (0)

Ah yes, the Nak Dragon... - John Elison 16:45:17 08/26/20 (0)

RE: Yes, I still have one - Story 02:50:50 08/26/20 (0)

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RE: High end CD Players and Transports - rogerh113 06:31:37 08/25/20 (1)

"easier to mass produce" - Story 07:32:08 08/25/20 (0)

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