CD players = dead?


From an audiophile, sound quality perspective are CD players obsolete? Can a CD player offer better performance than an audio server / streamer? 
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Showing 2 responses by hifiman5

Many of us have invested a tidy sum on silver discs (CD, XRCD, SACD etc.)  I suspect that in the high end of things spinners will be around for a long time.  Maybe only one or two models per manufacturer, but as much as I covet my vinyl collection (listening to Japan pressing of Dire Straits right now) I have many, many discs that I listen to regularly.  Maybe a silver disc renaissance down the road akin to the current resurrection of vinyl?
@cleeds Fair criticism.  Poor word choice on my part.  "Treasure" might have been a better choice.