Are there any more good multi format disc players out there?

OP,

Ok, you were posting on multi format players. My point was when you buy a player, it is set for the resolution of the player. Then as higher resolutions are available and become available you will not be getting them.

Buying an inexpensive streamer is simply going to confirm that players sound better than streamers. Which sounds better is completely about the overall quality of the components. If you want I am sure you can easily find player that is better sounding than a streamer + DAC at many cost levels…. And visa versa. The real point is that for those of us that have done a lot of research, owned a lot of really good equipment realize that for close to the same money you can get streaming that sounds the same or better than a player and that the addition benefits are nearly infinite access to music, and higher quality formats, now and in the future.

I am not in an argument with you, I am trying to be really helpful. Point out a dead end versus an open ended future. My streaming sounds better than my CDs. If there are exceptions (we can have long discussions on specific formats… but honestly the equipment you own mostly determines the sound quality… the digital format less), they are always exceptions. But put your money on today and the future not BetaMax.

My point is that if you have X dollars to spend on digital… then investing in streaming is the way to go, now and in the future.

@ghdprentice the point is, I already have a lot of physical media in high resolution two channel and multi channel audio, enjoyed the way it sounded with my Marantz UD 7007, and wish to duplicate that enjoyment. Streaming isn’t going to do that. And As far as I know, streaming is only offered in two channel. Where’s the fun in that?

Despite my stubbornness, I absolutely thank you for your suggestions. I will seriously consider them.

OP,

Thanks for your comments. Ok, I guess I did misunderstand your post. Streaming does not do more than two channels. Nor is there such a thing as audiophile more than 2 channel sound. I have a very high end home theater system and as great as it is, it is not capable of real high end music audio.

So, I guess my comments only apply to two channel.

@ghdprentice your input is very much appreciated!

With due respect to the other posters here, my sympathies are with the OP.

It is nonsense that a multichannel system cannot be high end.  I have two Multichannel systems in my home as well as a two channel.  The Universal Players are Oppo 203 and Pioneer LX 500, respectively.  A well recorded SACD, Blu Ray, or DVD-A can derive benefits from Multichannel.  Exhibit A is the Pentatone Brahms Symphony cycle with Marek Janowski and the Pittsburgh Symphony.  The extra channels are used to supply ambience, reflections, and such, and elevate a really good two channel recording to a superb and realistic concert experience.

  Regrettably neither of those machines are available new.  Sony is still making Universal Players and the aforementioned Reavon is there as well