Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
The differences can manifest themselves in many ways: higher resolution, more neutral frequency response, lower noise floor, and wider stagewidth among others.

I agree with Feanor that the best way to evaluate the impact of such differences is to audition with your system using familiar material.

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Hm. So there are definite differences? From reading what certain engineers say you wouldn't think it, but I guess it's just like with autos where the company making the product says one thing but the real world performance doesn't match the specs... Should've known. Personally I was just wondering, at this point in time I can't afford a really expensive player. (Poor college student. )