I would be interested in the same answer, if i would to upgrade? So far, i haven't reach the conclusion, that the new format, does sound "miles better" than, the very good CD player! I would probably take Meridian 508-24,(will probably compare with THE best analog front end) over new Sony SACD! Just my taste, or lack of it! Regards!
Relief? The New Digital Players
On a digital note is anyone relieved that the preliminary reports on the new digital format/players are not all that favoring IMO? I keep hearing the word "thin" used to describe the sound, both from this site as well as a few dealers that have attended trade shows. I have wanted a second CD source and have been kind of placed on hold in the interim. Thin would not be the way to go with our current system which I do not wish to change, and in which I had planned on using the new player, and the old one in a second system. If the new format does not sound miles better I do not see the industry changing formats anytime soon. How good are the new players? Are they thin sounding as I have heard to date or is there more to it?