CD player vs. DVD player
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Eeyore wrote:
MiNe 109 wrote:
In article ,
Eeyore wrote:
MiNe 109 wrote:
In article . net,
"H-Bomb" wrote:
I posted last month about wanting to replacing my home 5-disc cd
player.
It's a component player, not a portable. What I'd like my player to
have
as far as features go is the ability to change discs while one is
playing
and
to accomodate mp3 cds.
It can be a 5 or 6 disc player. I have zero need to have a
multi-disc
DVD
player. However, I've noticed that just about any DVD player out
there
plays CD audio discs in addition to a wide variety of other formats
including mp3 discs. Plus, it's increasingly difficult to even buy a
pure audio cd player anymore. Sure, they're out there, but mostly I
see
DVD players.
I'm not a audiophile, but I can be picky. What I'm wondering is if
buying a DVD player instead of a cd player and using it just for my
stereo
(my TV & DVD aren't used with my audio setup) will pose any problems
in terms of quality? Will sound quality be the same or worse? I
can't
imagine it'd be noticeably better.
Well..... actually, a modern DVD player will have latest electronic 'wizardy'
and
converters are getting ever better at the budget end ( they used to be fairly
rubbish but not so much now ).
Thank you for your thoughts.
Sony still makes cd changers.
Although I'm suspicious of dvd video circuitry's possible effects on
audio quality, I like my Pioneer universal player.
Hmmmmm.
Maybe I should 'audition' my own Pioneer DVD player against my old
stalwart
of a Denon CD player ( DCD1700 ) ?
Sure! If you can disable the video circuitry, that would level the
playing field somewhat. Some have reported that turning off the digital
output helps the Pioneer 563 cd playback quality.
My Denon even has a switch to turn off the digital out ! Not that I've ever
noticed any difference.
I think I can dim my display, too. There's the real reason audiophiles
listen in the dark.
I'm going to try my Pioneer in the main system for two-channel SACD as
an experiment. Maybe I'll throw in a cd or two while I'm at it.
My Pioneer is a DV360. My only reason for buying that one at the time was
that I wanted a black one and preferably region-free and it fulfilled both
requirements
for a mere £45 IIRC ( returned or repaired stock ). Only later did I discover
that it's had quite decent reviews.
There's good luck for you. Cue jj and his purple polka-dotted
speakers...
I don't it's posted online yet, but the September Stereophile has an
interview with Bob Stuart in which he mentions some of the difficulties
of designing for both audio and video in the same box.
I can imagine a few issues there for sure !
Considering the criticism even top of the line players get, there must
be.
I've been reading about digital amp receivers whose manufacturers (Sony,
H-K) tout reducing internal heat as a big advantage along with the
mostly all-digital signal path. Real benefit, or a justification to use
even cheaper electronics?
Stephen
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