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Rumors of CD Demise Exagerated? New Hegel

A few years ago ago Hegel issued “The Mohican”, proclaiming the name was chosen because CD was a dying format and that this would be the the last CDP that one would ever have to acquire. They have now issued a new player, of which I read the review in Hi Fi News.  I forgot what they actually named it, but the reviewer waggishly suggested they name it Lazarus, as the format may be arising from the dead.

  If anyone has actually heard the player, I would be interested in their impressions.
  Other manufacturers such as Denon have also released “statement “ players recently.

Otherwise, does anyone think that this is a stay of execution for the format?  

mahler123
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frankmc195
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Years ago I gave away my entire cd collection.... today I'm buying back all my must have cds as I can find.

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dinov
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I think companies are trying to capitalize on speculation that another format is dying, similar to when vinyl died, and you can see what happened there😀

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baylinor
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All mediums are equally good in my system, vinyl, CDs and streaming. Variety is the spice of life. I hope none will ever die completely.

boxcarman
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I have a large collection of CD's.  Hardly any new cars have a CD player in them.  Bummer for me.  You can have Sirius radio or have a player added on [in the trunk, usually].  Or play jump drives [USB].

facten
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There are several high end companies that make CD players and/or CD transports - here's a few Vitus, Metronome, Neodio, Accustic Arts, Aqua, Ayon. There's more.

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