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Am I in the minority?

I was perusing some older posts today about computer audio and one that got me thinking was, "Once you go the computer audio route, you'll never want to listen to a CD player again." I've tried using only a computer as my transport into a USB DAC, and while it sounded great, I found I wasn't listening to digital music as much as when I had a CD player. For me, I actually enjoy selecting a CD from the rack, placing it on the tray, and watching the display read "Track 1". Unlike some I don't mind getting off the couch to replace the CD with another when it's done. That's one of the reason why vinyl is a better medium for me, also. I like watching the record spin as the tonearm is being lowered. Am I the only one who feels this way?
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james63
534 posts
 
.... I don't even own a CD player anymore. Computers are better than just about every CD player under $3000, even then it is a tossup. As always it is about implementation with all the different types of media. But a computer (I like apple for audio) and a good DAC will run you around $3000 anyway.

I even think the new 96/24bit tracks are on pare with records but most would not.
paul_graham
197 posts
 
My A.D.D. lets me surf through my music library much easier with a computer and DAC.

CD players are so yesterday.
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tpreaves
2,686 posts
 
CD players are so yesterday.
So are 1957 Chevy Bel Airs, but I'd love to own one!!
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Computer front ends can be very nice when setup properly, however a high quaility CD Red book system can sound fabulous. There`s nothing "so yesterday" when it comes to good sound, simply choice.
afranta
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I tried computer audio for awhile, and still really like streaming internet radio, but in the end I missed the ritual. And my 8-year-old just mastered the cd player, so it seems like the wrong time to make the switch! That said, I think my current cd player will be my last.
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