#1
I'd like to pick up a decent yet unremarkable 5-disc cd changer. In a haphazard search, I noticed that a 5 disc CD changer at Bestbuy.com that will also play MP3s lists at $199.
Off the top of my head, I also know that Panasonic has several 5 disc DVD changers that start at $150.
Is there something inherently better about a standalone CD player that I would lose in buying a DVD changer?
If the correct answer is still to buy a CD player, what brands are the most well-constructed and versatile?
Off the top of my head, I also know that Panasonic has several 5 disc DVD changers that start at $150.
Is there something inherently better about a standalone CD player that I would lose in buying a DVD changer?
If the correct answer is still to buy a CD player, what brands are the most well-constructed and versatile?
#3
In the price range you're talking about, the only real benefit is going to be the wear and tear you save your DVD player from. Kick it up about another $100 and you start seeing more and more improvements in standalone CD players.
#4
joe liquor , 06-05-03 11:03 PM
Senior Member
Go buy a NAD 521i. Pure bliss. 
Actually, I debated this with a NAD DVD changer (to use as CD player) and when I compared it with NAD cd player the sound difference was noticeable. Granted these are likely more than you want to spend, but a stand alone Cd player is still worth it IMO.
Actually, I debated this with a NAD DVD changer (to use as CD player) and when I compared it with NAD cd player the sound difference was noticeable. Granted these are likely more than you want to spend, but a stand alone Cd player is still worth it IMO.
#5
Can someone give me a technical, scientific explanation as to how EXACTLY a dedicated CD player can make a noticeable sound difference over a DVD/CD player?
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
#6
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Originally posted by Joshic
Can someone give me a technical, scientific explanation as to how EXACTLY a dedicated CD player can make a noticeable sound difference over a DVD/CD player?
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
Most dedicated CD player will produce a better sound compared to a DVD player because CD player (to put it in your words) can read the encoded data, sends the data via digital output with better accuracy than DVD player.Originally posted by Joshic
Can someone give me a technical, scientific explanation as to how EXACTLY a dedicated CD player can make a noticeable sound difference over a DVD/CD player?
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
Well, that's as far as I can get. I hope someone more sophisticated on this matter can explain this better.
#7
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Originally posted by Joshic
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
You've got sampling rates, error correction, and even decoding thrown in there as well. If it was as simple as you say, someone would have to be foolish to buy a $1500 CD player and a $2000 DVD player, because after all, they give you the same exact results as a $50 player in either category... Originally posted by Joshic
Because when I think about it, the only difference between a CD or DVD/CD player would be in the type of laser lens used. Other than that, the player simply reads the encoded data, sends the data via digital output, and the A/V receiver actually does all the work of converting data to sound.
A quality standalone CD player isn't going to merely read bits, it's going to interpret them and create a sound field representation of the music.