CD players = dead?

Many of us have invested a tidy sum on silver discs (CD, XRCD, SACD etc.)  I suspect that in the high end of things spinners will be around for a long time.  Maybe only one or two models per manufacturer, but as much as I covet my vinyl collection (listening to Japan pressing of Dire Straits right now) I have many, many discs that I listen to regularly.  Maybe a silver disc renaissance down the road akin to the current resurrection of vinyl?

Jim @ soundsrealaudio, thank you. That sounds more my speed.

hifiman5

Many of us have invested a tidy sum on silver discs (CD, XRCD, SACD etc.)  I suspect that in the high end of things spinners will be around for a long time.  Maybe only one or two models per manufacturer ...

This makes a lot of sense. Even in this era of streaming and downloads, the LP and FM still endure.

 ... but as much as I covet my vinyl collection (listening to Japan pressing of Dire Straits right now) I have many, many discs that I listen to regularly.

I'm not sure how you can covet something you already own.

@cleeds Fair criticism.  Poor word choice on my part.  "Treasure" might have been a better choice.

hifiman5

... "Treasure" might have been a better choice.

"Treasure" is a great word. I treasure not only my LP collection, but I consider many of the individual LPs themselves to be a distinct, special treasure all by themselves.