Using a DVD player to play CD's
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I heard that playing CD's on a DVD player increases wear and tear of the DVD player since the laser has to refocus. Is that a true statement? I'm upgrading my audio system and I'm not sure if I should buy a separate CD player or use my DVD player (Toshiba SD5109) to play CD's. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks.
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Its true, but I seriously doubt it is that big of a deal. You will probably want a new player long before the laser wears out. The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player. Don't buy an extra CD player. Spend the money on something else like a good subwoofer.
One thing though. If you are planning on playing CD-Rs you will need a DVD player that is dual laser or you will need a separate CD player. I don't think Toshibas play CD-Rs.
[Edited by darkside on 05-10-01 at 04:40 AM]
One thing though. If you are planning on playing CD-Rs you will need a DVD player that is dual laser or you will need a separate CD player. I don't think Toshibas play CD-Rs.
[Edited by darkside on 05-10-01 at 04:40 AM]
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Or, if your collection is big enough, get one of those cool Sony 350 disc changers. I plan on getting one someday, and if I can ever afford a pronto, it will be so cool to have one touch access to all my CDs from the remote....very very cool.
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Originally posted by DigIt
I think that a separate CD player is a good idea. Especially if you play a lot of CDs.
I think that a separate CD player is a good idea. Especially if you play a lot of CDs.
I went with a JVC 3 to 1 burner. I love it.
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Originally posted by darkside
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)
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Originally posted by audrey
i'm wondering if you can elaborate on why you think a DVD player will provide superior sound over a standalone CD player. my experience has been just the opposite.
Originally posted by darkside
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)
However, the sound from CDs on the new Panasonic DVD RV-31 with dual lasers is very, very good. Perhaps dual lasers do make a difference.
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Originally posted by audrey
i'm wondering if you can elaborate on why you think a DVD player will provide superior sound over a standalone CD player. my experience has been just the opposite.
Originally posted by darkside
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)
(snip) The DVD player gives you great PCM digital sound (If you use the digital out) for your audio CDs and they will sound better than on a standard CD player(snip)