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Has CD playback evolved in the last 5 years?

A recent thread asked if an older, inexpensive player should be repaired or replaced; and that has me asking the question - has cd playback technology evolved to the point where it's now prudent to replace older (say 5 years or more) players because of advancements in technology? I have an older Arcam FMJ 23 that sounds really nice, but I'm wondering if new players or DACs will give me better sonics than my Arcam. (I live in an area where I can't audition equipment very easily)
rockyboy
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lowrider57
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"Probably the biggest evolution in CD players is the use of CDROM drives and buffering the data before spooling it out to reduce jitter. "

Steve, can u name a few CDPs using this technology?
thanks.
edorr
714 posts
 
The PS audio perfectwave transport for sure....
doggiehowser
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Edorr, the Playback and the Ayon (used as a pre primarily) is in the study. The speakers are Lenehan ML2 Reference with a Plinius SA-Reference.

The EMM Labs XDS1 is in the main media room with an ARC Reference 5SE to Nemos driving Thiel CS3.7s. I also run two SS2.2 subs.
edorr
714 posts
 
Nice. Not many would spend nearly 2x on their source as their speakers, but I have heard the Thiels and they are phenomenal, provided you have a moderate size room.
doggiehowser
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Strictly speaking, you have to consider the 2xSS2.2s + S1 as part of the main speakers :D
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