Is CD still popular as like Vinyl & Streaming??

[-Prince-]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering Is CD still popular as like Vinyl &  Streaming?? 

 

Do CD playing give good sound like streamer? I know we can't compare vinyl as its better with a good set-up than streaming.

 

If yes, do we need a very good CD transport? Can anyone please help me with some set-up of CD player?

 

For first time,  I connected my basic sony dvd player to play CD's via Coaxial in my DAC. Its not to my liking in comparison to streaming. Do I need a good CD player with good lens,  reading mech and a beefier power supply and well designed player!

 

Thank you 

Edited February 15 by -Prince-

[aussievintage]

No, people are giving them away - the charity shops don't even want them, as they make very little money selling them at $1 each.

 

The format of the data on CDs is not as good as can be obtained from most streaming services.  

 

I no longer have a CD player.  I have a USB CD/DVD reader that I plug into my computer to copy any secondhand CDs I buy, straight to my storage to be played from there. 

[muon*]

I'm still with CDs, and found a significant audible difference between different players when used as a transport.

No streaming here, and not going there.

There is a good reason why some manufactures still make players and more importantly dedicated transports.

[-Prince-]

9 minutes ago, muon* said:

I'm still with CDs, and found a significant audible difference

Thank you Muon, do you mind asking what is your CD transport?

[muon*]

4 minutes ago, -Prince- said:

Thank you Muon, do you mind asking what is your CD transport?

It's off Aliexpress, but they sell a few different ones and I'm not sure what other ones are like, and I am always reluctant to suggest the one I have as I still haven't checked what the mains voltage is, whether it is 220 or 230v.

 

But there are a number of others made by known brands, Jays is well regarded as are some other ones in the main stream..

 

Also I'll say that in my experience the cable connecting the transport and DAC can make an audible difference too.

[FR DRew]

1 hour ago, aussievintage said:

No, people are giving them away - the charity shops don't even want them, as they make very little money selling them at $1 each.

 

The format of the data on CDs is not as good as can be obtained from most streaming services.  

The biggest issue with CD is availability of titles.  Shopping secondhand you're well sorted if you're looking for Guy Sebastian, Guns N Roses Use your Illusion, Clapton Unplugged, Natalie Imbruglia etc.  The challenge is finding the more obscure releases.

Realistically, much of the streaming is at CD level, not massively higher and frankly, every time I upgrade my system I hear "deeper" into well recorded CD's like Love Over Gold or Graceland.  That being the case, something else in my system is the limiting factor, not the CD format.  That's with a modest Rotel "Tribute" CD player.  Nice, but nothing high end.  My Nak CA5, Krell KSA80 and Martin Logan Electromotions are hardly rubbish kit, so if I've still not surpassed the resolution of the modest CD player then there's a lot more joy to be had further down the rabbit hole one would assume...

That makes now (where folks are junking their CD collections) the ideal time for crate diggers.  Years ago I was burgled and lost much of my collection.  I've been able to double the size of the CD library over the last couple of years and cross a lot of discs off my wanted list.

Take advantage of the cupboard clearers, add to your library and enjoy the music.

[rantan]

1 hour ago, aussievintage said:

 

The format of the data on CDs is not as good as can be obtained from most streaming services.  

With respect, I could not agree less.

Streamed music lacks ,soul, depth and emotion. Sure, it is all-you-can-eat, but with CD there are no software/app/interface issues and no dependence on internet connection. Insert disc, press play and sit back and relax for an hour, without having to stare at a tablet or phone.

I have spotify free just for playing back on my laptop with headphones but it is only ever to find hear a new album from someone, to see if I like it.

I also still love and use vinyl, but on my budget, new vinyl LPs are almost like unobtanium, so I buy infrequently by necessity rather than by choice.

I really wish it were different, but C'est la Vie

[rantan]

2 hours ago, -Prince- said:

If yes, do we need a very good CD transport or player?

You can have your cake and eat it as well with this one.

A superb CD player in its own right, or can be used as a transport with an external dac of your choice. You can also use it with a streamer of your choice.

If I were in the market for a high quality "one box solution" that covers all the bases this would most certainly be it.

 

https://www.customht.com.au/products/rotel-diamond-series-dt-6000-cd-player-dac-transport?variant=43014891733250&country=AU&currency=AUD&srsltid=AfmBOor1j50-cVR6bjtl0ZwGbFStCWRjIkYd-EICkRPtRXGqx_aBhqjo700

[frankn]

As always, it depends on……….

The mastering of the source you are listening to.  The streaming source and CD source could be different.   It could go either way. 
Personally I’ve found it can be either, but, there are many variables that can affect the result. 
A really good digital system can be amazing, streaming or playing via a server. 

[-Prince-]

2 hours ago, muon* said:

my experience the cable connecting the transport and DAC can make an audible difference

All my cables are from Geoff (Aurealis cables) . Thank you so much for your information sir.

Edited February 8 by -Prince-

[-Prince-]

2 hours ago, rantan said:

I also still love and use vinyl

Agreed Good Vinyl setup is an undisputed leader always sir

Edited February 8 by -Prince-

[muon*]

I can't even find my Transport on Aliexpress any more, like the Jays CDT2 Mk2 it uses the Philips CDM4/19 only the Jays is better built and Jays uses new servo control board, unlike mine that makes use of a NOS Philips servo board.

[-Prince-]

1 hour ago, rantan said:

choice.

If I were in the market for a high quality "one box solution" that covers all the bases this would most certainly be it.

Thank you sir, but I already got  Auralic streamer, TDA 1451a Kompakt ll DAC, luxman 550 amp. Now looking to add a nice cd transport only sir

Edited February 8 by -Prince-

[muon*]

The denafrips AVATAR CD Transport was well regarded.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008026171887.html

 

 

This one has a 230v choice.

Edited February 8 by muon*

[Redbook]

It is around these parts.

[Mendes]

13 minutes ago, -Prince- said:

Thank you sir, but I already got  Auralic streamer, Kompakt ll DAC, luxman 550 amp. Now looking to add a nice cd transport only sir

If you can find a used Jays Audio CD2 MK3 transport from the classifieds you will be a very happy man.

They do make a difference as others have alluded.

 

Good luck 

 

 

 

[frankn]

@-Prince- do you only want a CD transport or one that also reads DSD discs (either DSD only or the DSD layer on hybrid discs as well)?   Recently you have been asking about SACDs and DSD format playback so I assume you have both CD’s and SACD discs. 

[muon*]

1 minute ago, Mendes said:

If you can find a used Jays Audio CD2 MK3 transport from the classifieds you will be a very happy man.

They do make a difference as others have alluded.

 

Good luck 

 

 

 

Agreed, the Jays is very well regarded, and there are third party upgrades in respect to the puck and suspension..

 

Never got to compare mine to Matt's Jays.

[-Prince-]

3 minutes ago, frankn said:

you have been asking about SACDs and DSD format

Thank you sir, I do not have any collection of SACD with me. But only a few CD's collection. Hope I will be happy with good CD transport.

 

As I am writing, i was listening Chris Jones via streaming through TDA Kompakt ll DAC.. Thank you sir.

Edited February 8 by -Prince-

[frankn]

Next question- how much do you want to pay?

[-Prince-]

17 minutes ago, frankn said:

how much do you want to pay?

A good question Sir , I am not in a hurry always want to buy the good one even if i have to wait longer to save or find a good one.

 

It seems Jay's is getting many recommendations. But very expensive.

 

This is an exercise to understand about the CD transport and will wait and  save some $$ and buy the good one. May be max $1000 for pre loved.

Edited February 8 by -Prince-

[muon*]

Apart from a dozen or so that I bought retail or off ebay, all these were op shop buys over time.

 

[muon*]

17 minutes ago, -Prince- said:

Thank you sir, I do not have any collection of SACD with me. But only a few CD's collection. Hope I will be happy with good CD transport.

 

As I am writing, i was listening Chris Jones via streaming through TDA Kompakt ll DAC.. Thank you sir.

Fantastic sounding DAC that one of Clay's.

[-Prince-]

2 minutes ago, muon* said:

from a dozen or so that I bought retail or off ebay,

Lot's of CD collection, superb.

Do you mind asking what is your amplifier, and the other two silver ones and small black  boxes next to silvers? 

[muon*]

Just now, -Prince- said:

Lot's of CD collection, superb.

Do you mind asking what is your amplifier, and the other two silver ones and small black  boxes next to silvers? 

All in my sig.

Amp is a Pass Aleph Mini Clone that I changed to caps in, little black boxes are a 12vdc 50va power supply and a FX Tube01 with mods, and the silver components are a TDA 1540D DAC and the CDM4/19 based transport on top of it.