tim_j_thomas
100+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Nov 15, 2005
- Posts
- 263
- Likes
- 15
Not sure this is the right place post this, but I have a rather general question. What are the pros and cons of using a CD player vs. ripping a CD to a lossless format (e.g., WAV, FLAC, etc.) and using that as the main source?
Is there a benefit (aside from the obvious tactile "benefits" of selecting a CD, putting it in the player, etc.) of using a CD player? I would think the benefits of having a hard drive based system is the convenience, not having to find the CD, or store them near the audio system, etc.
Am I missing something?
Although I don't really have a home audio system, I'm beginning to save for one. And in the long run, I can't see the benefit of purchasing a high-end CD player when the CD data can be stored on a hard drive based machine (not necessarily a PC) that can be used as the main source. The money saved can then be used to purchase a "better" DAC, Amp, etc.
Thoughts / comments?
It seems to me that this is the way of the future.
Thanks,
Is there a benefit (aside from the obvious tactile "benefits" of selecting a CD, putting it in the player, etc.) of using a CD player? I would think the benefits of having a hard drive based system is the convenience, not having to find the CD, or store them near the audio system, etc.
Am I missing something?
Although I don't really have a home audio system, I'm beginning to save for one. And in the long run, I can't see the benefit of purchasing a high-end CD player when the CD data can be stored on a hard drive based machine (not necessarily a PC) that can be used as the main source. The money saved can then be used to purchase a "better" DAC, Amp, etc.
Thoughts / comments?
It seems to me that this is the way of the future.
Thanks,