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I need a new CD player what is the general opinion on future of compact disc looking at 3000$ Yamaha or is the wiser choice going to hard drive I know this question is a little hard to answer. 
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stereo5
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I own over 3000CD’s and about 200 SACD’s. I have an $8500.00 Esoteric SACD player and I am hoping it is the last cd player I buy. I also have a Sony music server with about half my CD collection ripped to FLAC which I play. Honestly, I like using the CD player and I find it sounds slightly better (due to the better internal DAC) than my music server.

Put it this way, when I am feeling lazy I use the music server, but when I really want to get into the music, I play the SACD player or the turntable.
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jafant
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I concur with stereo5. Much will depend on the size of your CD collection and wether or not it continues to grow. Whichever brand your decide to purchase make certain that said company intends to stock critical parts for future repairs/service.  A top tier CD/SACD player will allow the listener to get closer to the music. Yamaha (Japan) still makes a very fine player by all accounts.  Keep us posted and have fun!


Happy Listening!

boxer12
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If you decide to go with a CD player, you may want to consider a transport & DAC as separates since you'll be able to easier upgrade in the future (the DAC) when that technology advances.  
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