Does it make sense to introduce/buy CD-only player


I have been waiting for the last 2 years for the new Spectral cd player. It's still not out, though supposedly it's only a few months more (heard that before)... But now I'm thinking: with the multiplicity of "play-all-platforms" (ie SACD, MP3, etc) players at the high end, am I buying an expensive dinosaur? Yes, I have a great turntable, but I don't think CD players will assume the same exalted status. Conversely, maybe Spectral's CDP is being delayed because of similar concerns about early market obsolescence. Reactions?
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yes, i does.

i would invest not in sacd / dvd though i bought a marantz sacd player. yes, sacd is a little better, but only a little, it has to be a dsd recording for it to really, really better( the redbook is that good).

there simply in not enough software nor do i think there will ever be.

no high res format has ever succeded at the consumer level ( i think hard drive/ipod is the future).

if i were to invest into a new format, it would be analog ( i currently dont own a record player- but the sound is THE golden standard and there is PLENTY of cheap sofware available unlike the very, very limited and expensive selection of sacd/dvd).

Cd's are very established and will be around for awhile.

anyway it is my opinion, so please take it with a grain of salt.

best regards,

mike