Why does a $2000 player sound better than a $200 player?

Human psychology is one factor causing human bias and gullibility a very common human trait. Not to mention the ease with which the mind can be confused.


I do not doubt that the expensive one sounds better, but I want to know why.


That is unfortunate. You need to be skeptical in the consumer marketplace. Audio is no exception.

I find it hard to believe that one CD player will read 1's and 0's better than the other.

Me too

A 1 is a 1 and a 0 is a 0. How can the cheaper player screw that up?

Not easilly, that is for sure.

So I am guessing that the following determine the performance: the Digital to Analog converter, connectors, and the way it amps the signal to line level.

Yep, guessing.

But there must be something else involved to jump a players price to $2000.

How about the name on the front? You think that is free? Marketing? Marketeers are expert at balooning the price to the stratosphere.



One final note: why spend $2000 on a CD player if there is a cheaper SACD player.

GH

Good question. One is looking to impress friends? Braggin rights? One is trying to improve the economy?