Are "Redbook Only " CD players Obsolete?

Listen to redbook through any player that Modwright installs their Absolute Truth mods (tubed output stage)and compare it to a SACD disc played through the same unit. I doubt that you will be able to tell the difference. SACD and DVD-a are dead as formats. If you don't believe me go to www.audiorevolution and read the most recent article regarding format wars.

Ask the everyday music listener and they still don't know what SACD or DVD-A is. I have SACD and love it but am ready to spend $1500 on a dedicated CDP. I only spent $400 to check out SACD.

Yep, you bet. Send your entire worthless collection to me, as well as that doorstop redbook-only player. I'll take care of'em no charge and you can move on to the latest, greatest player/format...till the next one comes along in a few years.

Marco

HAHAHAHA. You know...I think I got even more laughs reading your "answers" in other threads than I got reading this one.

So who is it that you sell Marantz for...you hype this more than certain integrated amps I've seen in the past.

And I LOVE your use of CAPS to GET THE POINT ACROSS SO WELL!!!

I love the SACD hybrids and think the SACD layer is superior to the redbook layer in all but a very few cases. In those instances were I haven't notice a substantiantial improvement have been within the rock genre. I listen to primarily classical and female jazz vocals and for me SACD (hybrid) is the way to go. I do not like the single layer SACD's and do feel that format has seen it's end. Having said that I also believe that the redbook layer on the hybrid disc is better than the redbook only disc again more dynamic with better resolution. Most all players that I have auditioned lately have been mutiple format players such as Linn , Esoteric, Mcormick and Sony. As for the Marantz dv 9500 being the best irrespective of price I can not comment as I have not heard it. But I highly doubt that it can compete with a few of the players I mentioned above. Just my thoughts.