Redbook for the long haul

I'll keep my Electrocompaniet EMC-1 around, that's for sure....

Jdombrow,

From whatever I have assimilated on the subject of DVD players &/or Universal players being used for redbook CD, I seem to conclude that a DVD player for redbook CD is better than a CDP for redbook CDs. This has something to do w/ a more refined laser for playing DVDs that becomes beneficial when that same DVD player is used to play redbook CDs. So, don't blow off buying a Univsersal or a DVD player to play your CDs just because you don't care for the format wars!! I think that this might be a narrow view-point.

Does anyone else, who is more versed in digital gear than I am, care to comment on the better ability of a DVD player to play redbook CDs??? Thanx.

Wadia.

Bombaywalla, the lasers might be finer, but there are a lot of high end manufacturers in both camps: Those who have moved toward the universal player and those who believe the digital paths mandated by SACD or DVD-A tend to corrupt the musicality from redbook playback. I expect this situation won't last long (famous last words?), but there are strong and intelligent advocates on both sides. Does it all boil down to convenience and personal tastes? Probably. So as usual, it's important to try before you buy.