Thanks for the replies, all. On the whole, it sounds to me as if I should just stop being lazy and use my CDP. This convenience thing is going too far!
CD vs.same CD ripped to HD
Hi all,
So I hope this seemingly simple question doesn't star a war.
The background is that I have a ton of CDs and am considering getting a Bluesound Vault 2i so that I can rip them to the Vault's HD, and play them from there.
The simple question is: how does the SQ compare between the two? The CD player is a Marantz SA-8004 digital out to a Denefrips Ares II DAC. I would also use the digital out of the Vault 2i through that DAC.
FWIW, I prefer vinyl (though it is getting closer and closer). But more than anything I'm a music fan, with a whole lot of great music on silver discs.
Opinions??
Richard
So I hope this seemingly simple question doesn't star a war.
The background is that I have a ton of CDs and am considering getting a Bluesound Vault 2i so that I can rip them to the Vault's HD, and play them from there.
The simple question is: how does the SQ compare between the two? The CD player is a Marantz SA-8004 digital out to a Denefrips Ares II DAC. I would also use the digital out of the Vault 2i through that DAC.
FWIW, I prefer vinyl (though it is getting closer and closer). But more than anything I'm a music fan, with a whole lot of great music on silver discs.
Opinions??
Richard