Looking for a CD Player

@kennymacc 

The cost of streaming??

Not computer or phone savvy - so all help is better for this OLD MAN.

To answer questions and to say one hell of an education.  I spent 30 plus years working on the development of highly classified jets  - I can tell you that with the electronics onboard the US can darken a city in seconds with the highly sophisticated electronics which would not only end streaming but a hell of a lot more damage.  As a pilot I can tell you that the US can bring the darkness to a city.  Worry about streaming  - gone will be all communications  so rest assured music would not be of a concern....

As for my system a basic two channel system - listening to B.B. King on a awesome CD but that could end with a ZAP of Electronic Warfare.

I complain to my wife that my car's GPS system sucks from look ahead, to range, to North up to cursor driven maps - my wife's comment   ----- this is not a multi-million dollar jet.  

But I have learned so much about transports, to DACs, to streaming that all I can say is THANK YOU for taking time out out of your day to provide an enormous amount of information that I will need to disseminate  - BUT - that is what makes this forum invaluable. 

As for raising some individuals back hairs - all was meant as a different perspective on the subject matter. 

And that is what life is all about a different perspective...

Smerk aka PrettyBoy

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I presently own a Simaudio Moon CD .5.  With bookshelf Triangle Speakers,  through a Denon AVR. Might not need a new CD player - but I thought I had/have no clue as to what is this and that  -  so why not ask the gents on Audiogon. In college I was on the local town Radio Station as A Disc Jockey and played - Zepplin, King Crimson, Yes, CSNY, Hendrix, Vanilla Fudge, Grand Funk, Humble Pie etc, etc. My wife is way younger than I so her taste is NIN, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Beastie Boys, etc.  I also was a big blues lover but in College hard to get blues Vinyl purchased by the Radio Station - Hooker, Old Yardbirds, Stevie Windwood, B B King, Muddy Waters, Johnny Guitar and the like.  BUT I do have CDs of these great Blues Composers, OLD Canned Heat and others.  So that is what I am spinnin on my CD player---- 

Now will the sound be better with a higher priced, newer CD player??? -  that is what I am searching for in an education.

To all have a Awesome Thanksgiving - my wife is cooking a Duck/Turkey legs, Chicken Breast, Ham, Chinese Sticky Rice, Green Beans, Chinese Broc witrh Oyster sauce - Might throw some Gator and Frog Legs in on the mix. Gotta love a Gourmet Cook with a double oven and a full over oven outdoor vent for the wok....

After all the excellent information - I decided not to spend more money than I wanted to - I purchased an EMOTIVA CD Player, my system is nowhere near that of the majority of individuals on this site. But it works for me.  As I get older, I spend less then I would have imagined finding reasons with rational why I really do not need this or that. 

More importantly I enjoy giving my wife items that she really appreciates. Items that she never had growing up.  The adage happy wife happy life in my terms is somewhat demeaning and giving her what she enjoys is what my life is all about - bringing happiness to her.

I’ve had an awesome life and what better way to enjoy my music knowing that she is happy at whatever I give her.  That is me being an audiophile person.  Enjoy the holidays make others happy and it will bring happiness to you more than a CD Player.  To all that educated me I thank you.  For all that answered my questions have a great holiday - best time to stop and think --- who could I bring a little joy to during these Holidays.

Smerk

UPDATE:

So i sent my EMOTIVA back - reason for the return - no gapless playback. With all the technology in today's world and the item lacks gapless playback. What was awesome was that EMOTIVA without hesitation sent me an RMA. AND fully understood. Awesome customer service.  Also, in their return section they stated that shipping is to be paid by the customer for a return.  They sent me an RMA with insurance and return shipping for less than I would have paid on my own.  Again, great customer service. So, I do believe in Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to all on Audiogon - Ho Ho Ho.....