hi Metalsymph,
I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea that a universal player is always compromised because of the multi-format. There a number of examples out there from Esoteric (DV-50s or -60), McCormack (UDP-1 Deluxe), Cary (DVD-7) etc, just to name a few, which do various formats exceptionally well.
A number of these units are designed from the ground up (versus repacked players) and are thus well engineered. For example, the transport alone in the Esoteric is impressive. You'de have to spend a lot more money to significantly better them. I would suggest that you audition a few of these, ideally head to head with a dedicated player. Please report your findings to us....
good luck, hope that helps somewhat!
I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea that a universal player is always compromised because of the multi-format. There a number of examples out there from Esoteric (DV-50s or -60), McCormack (UDP-1 Deluxe), Cary (DVD-7) etc, just to name a few, which do various formats exceptionally well.
A number of these units are designed from the ground up (versus repacked players) and are thus well engineered. For example, the transport alone in the Esoteric is impressive. You'de have to spend a lot more money to significantly better them. I would suggest that you audition a few of these, ideally head to head with a dedicated player. Please report your findings to us....
good luck, hope that helps somewhat!