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What is the affect of cd player?

How much does the CD player affewct the o ver all sound quality of a system. I now have a Cambridge AZUR 840c and like it very well. But wsas thinking of upgrading if it would give me an even better sound. I wonder how much the cd player figures into the ovcr all picture? Thought maybe some of you who have been there and done that could share there experience Jack
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zimmerma
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None-- cd players don't have feelings (i.e. affects). Maybe you mean to ask what their effects are.

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David Zimmerman
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zimmerma
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To Rodman--

Your lesson in grammar is quite incorrect, sir.

The first listing for "affect" in the OED is "Noun: mental disposition.... desire, passion." This is by far the more common usage in English.

So, what Jacknorth1178's headline asks is "What is the mental disposition of a cd player?" The answer is obvious.

"Effect" can function both as a verb (as in "He effected -- brought about-- a significant change in procedures."), and as a noun (as in "The effect of his decision was significant.")

You might consult a dictionary.

Happy grammar,

David Zimmerman (to you)
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