Yes, or perhaps even direct playback of digital audio files. Possibly lower jitter may be a consideration. Information about Linn players can be found here --note that there are many types of disc players, so they also may be giving up only on the CD-only players. http://www.linn.co.uk/music_systems_disc_players Marcos [log in to unmask] 718.902.7441 On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Aaron Levinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Lou- > > I can only assume that they mean the capacity to stream FLAC and other > higher resolution formats that exceed the conventional Redbook standard. > > Aaron Levinson > > > > Lou Judson wrote: >> >> "Superior sound quality?" I have yet to hear streaming audio that sounds >> better than CDs. Has anyone? >> >> >> Bu then I have never seen a Linn CD player either. >> >> <L> >> Lou Judson � Intuitive Audio >> 415-883-2689 >> >> >> On Nov 21, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Karl Miller wrote: >> >> FYI >> >> Karl >> >>> Posted on Musical America's site >>> Friday: >> >>> CD Players >>> En route to Obsoletism? >>> Linn >>> Products, a high-end manufacturer of home audio systems, >>> will give up manufacturing CD players as of January and >>> instead focus on digital streaming equipment. The British >>> company, which makes systems costing between �2,500 and >>> �100,000, believes that digital streaming offers superior >>> sound quality. >>> >>> "Our customers have fast recognised the >>> limitations of CD players and in the age of home >>> networking,� Managing Director Gilad Tiefenbrun tells BBC >>> News, �people now want better control of their music and >>> the ability to enjoy it in any room of their home. CD >>> players no longer belong in the specialist domain." >>> Ironically, the company will continue to make >>> turntables. >> > -- Marcos Sueiro Bal Audio Engineer 718.902.7441