In Reply to: Impressions: sony xa5400 vs Ayre cx-5e mp vs Mcintosh mcd-1100 posted by classicalmusiclover on February 16, 2012 at 20:47:32:
Many of these machines are quite elderly (as far as the average digital audio product shelf-time). I can't help but think that we may be at the start of a new cycle of product introductions. In which case, it may be prudent to wait and see what comes along.
I think the disappearance of the Marantz machine mentioned earlier (and the Sony for that matter) may be an indication that new products are imminent. I can't help but think that someone (other than OPPO) will try to capture the sub-$10,000 (SACD) market, in the near future.
I have yet to hear a digital player that sounds like analog but I do think that as digital players go...they are improving...some really cheap (current) players sound more pleasing than some models (with hefty price tags) that came out as recently as six years ago.
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