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Can Redbook CD Be Saved

This type of thread has been discussed in various OPs elsewhere in one form or another. Some have said that the future belongs to one type of hi rez format or another, or maybe even various types of formats. Well, redbook CD has been around for three decades and many of us "old heads" have made significant investments in our CDPs and redbook CD collections based on 16 bit/44.1 kHz technology.

So I ask those knowledgeable in digital formats whether it is possible that redbook CD technology can be improved to the point that it could be substantially comparable to the various so called "cutting edge" hi rez formats coming down the pike? Maybe the improvements would have to start at the recording studio. Dunno?? But I would appreciate learning whether redbook CD equipment and CDs are headed the way of the 8-track?

Thanks
bifwynne
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rockitman
417 posts
 
08-03-11: Tmsorosk
If your analog rig leaves your CD 's behind in a puff of smoke you definitely have the wrong player .

Really ???
LOL !
rgs92
974 posts
 
With my EMM XDS1, Redbook sound often just like Hi-Rez.
I never would have believed this possible before the XDS1,
but it's true, with headphones or speakers.

I was an SACD lover before, always complaining about redbook's big inferiority to SACD, but I have a new-found respect for good old redbook with the XDS1.

Nobody was more surprised about this than I was until I heard it with my own ears.

So long live 44.1. Rebook lives.
bifwynne OP
2,206 posts
 
Rgs92, I'm not familiar with the EMM XDS1. Does it utilize a different type of technology? Any reason it should sound better than the typical CDP? How much does it cost to buy?
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
Paul: Next time you're going to be down this way... :-)

Brian
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Bifwynne, Well you certainly have a good sounding CD player. I think you need to take another look at your system instead of considering another CD player. From your earlier comment it sounds like you are leaning towards bass heavy recordings which usually means your system is on the thin side.
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