There's as many answers as there are combinations. My old Theta David transport completely shamed my current OPPO BDP-83. If it didn't burn through laser transports every few years at a very high price, I would still have it.
5+ years old $5k player vs. current $2k player
Hi,
Been thinking the above question: which one would be a better choice?
Price for these older players (e.g. Esoteric, Wadia, etc.) ends up being in similar price than recent vintages like Ayon, PS Audio, etc. And perhaps even the Oppo as a transport?
Did CD technology really improve significantly in the last few years such that these "cheaper" but newer players will out perform the older but top-line players?
Especially player like the PS Audio PWT, the concept is certainly new (for CD transport) & the theory does make sense...
Been thinking the above question: which one would be a better choice?
Price for these older players (e.g. Esoteric, Wadia, etc.) ends up being in similar price than recent vintages like Ayon, PS Audio, etc. And perhaps even the Oppo as a transport?
Did CD technology really improve significantly in the last few years such that these "cheaper" but newer players will out perform the older but top-line players?
Especially player like the PS Audio PWT, the concept is certainly new (for CD transport) & the theory does make sense...