Coping in an Age of Uncertainty


there have been numerous threads here, i know, about sacd v. dvd-a, upsampling, oversampling, etc. a number of these threads have included discussions of which, if any, new digital format will replace what we now call “redbook” cd’s. i don’t wish to rehash these discussions. rather, i’d like to hear from others how they are coping with the “age of uncertainty” in the realm of digital audio. is it better to “roll the dice” and invest in sacd or dvd a? ignore the contenders for the new and get the best possible out of redbook cd’s? buy with upgradeability firmly in mind? follow another path? i don’t post this query out of mere curiosity. i really haven’t figured out what course i should follow. i’d appreciate your giving me a hand. -kelly
cornfedboy

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cornfed

my solution

beef up the redbook setup

I went with an EVS Millenium II dac (incredible piece)
upsamples tp 24/192
and a Teac (Wadia) transport

I also bought an inexpensive ($300) Toshiba DVD/DVD-A player
I have done direct a/b comparisons on Steely Dan's new disc
it's a toss up

why go the universal route when I can enjoy DVD's today and the DVD-A. I doubt SACD will ever have music I like and $25 a pop when I can get new discs at $9-12 each, forget it.

so hedge your bets and spend little now
and see how it plays out

tom