Big source improvement using CD player
puffbojie OP71 posts06-02-2020 9:16amWhy does a good CD player make a difference? Does it have a magical dac or is it how it reads the information? You asked me what I use. I use a good deck. One of the biggest bangs for the buck is Sony ES series SACD. They are older, but very good playback. The 777 and 9000 will match or better, 3-6k units. I don't care who makes it. Over and over the guys, I type and mouse with, say the same. They won't hold a thousand CDs or 1000 songs. But is one of the best sources. Money is not the factor.. For once... jl352,602 posts06-02-2020 9:24amSpotify Premium streams at 320 kbps, a CD is 1411 kbps...the rest is magic...Tidal HiFi is 1411 kbps...so a CD even without a magical DAC is better sounding than Spotify...though some believe bits are bits, many believe both the transport and DAC make a big difference I'm in the camp Transport and Dac DO make a big difference.. As far as services, it's up to the individual. But again jl35, pointed out some are better than others.. I know, you don't have to spend thousands to get the best, to spin silver...You can though.. When it's time to concert music for me, I look to LPs, CDs, and a Server. My server is loaded, for convenience, but a SACD, and TT are tough to beat for super high SQ.. Maybe well taken care of mastered Reel to Reel. So for the money, a good storage device and a way to convert and store non compressed music files. When you get serious and want to concert SACD. 200 - 1500.00 best of the best.. I put together a 550. USD system, speakers, cables, Sony ES 55, tube headphone preamp, 2.1 class d amp.. The crew, though I spent thousands, and thousands.... I think it's at 625.00 now. I added handmade Harp boxes. Adds Tungsten, silver, and a few other goodies to the speaker IC. For on the fly conductor, and tuning change) No need to spend a lot, to get a lot.. Regards |
