Why CD players will never be dead

"I swear it is this bottomless black hole of cobbled together computer audio with all of its twists and turns that confounds me."

Granny - The best thing is to pick a manufacturer and stick with them. Good ones have all of the questions answered for you.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

"are you so confident that you would make a wager that i would prefer your digital front end, over my favorite cd player ??"

Are we talking about a transport or player?

If it's a transport, I'll give you a money back guarantee that my gear will beat it. However, you must follow ALL of my advice for ripping S/W, playback S/W, format and use a Mac Mini.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Steve I think you may have a valid point for me on this topic.

Thanks

Bill

If we are strictly answering the question, then CD players will never be dead as long as you need a door stop.

Along with cassette,mini disk and DAT confined to history. RIP

hi steve:

i suggested that a test be constructed between a cd player of my choice versus a digital front end of your choice. i did not
suggest comparing transports.

i would conjecture that your design philosophy diverges from my audio preferences.

you may recall that i visited your room several times when you exhibited at the st. tropez.