Is there a future for Redbook players?

I sure hope not. I'm not sure there was a past for them.

Of course.

20 years and still going. I can't say I agree with you this time Nrchy, I hope it stays strong; at minimum I suspect any new formats to be hybrids.

People were in your same position 3+ years ago Match and asking the same question.

I will add, it depends on what you are wanting to spend, there seem to be some good combo players.

I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a CD player.

People(even some here) claim that vinyl is dead, that being said you can get pretty much what ever you want for analog gear. I don't see redbook cd going any where in the next 10 years, too many(companies) have to much invested.