[Spirit]

I know that this topic must have been covered previously, but since I am still a relative
Circle newbiephile I rould like to get some opinions:
Given the choice of any digital source software which wouold you choose strictly for
best sound quality?
In otherwords:
SACD
DVD Audio
XRCD
Computer driven
etc, etc.
I am trying to build up my CD software but I don't want waste money on the schlock that is normally
available.  I don't have much experience with anything other then the standard Redbook.

[avta]

A computer based system is in my opinion the best sound for the dollar. I'm currently using a Mac Mini and the software that came with it called iTunes. Very easy to use.
Guy

[nathanm]

Your question is relevant if you're lucky enough to be able to convince yourself to like music based upon its alleged Hi-Fi merits.  All those formats do sound good, but will you actually like the bands that are available?  I've purchased stuff with a format-driven intent and although there are some winners, a lot of them are mediocre.  Unfortunately it's difficult to disabuse one's self of the sound-focused fetish once you start!  Heh!  I'd recommend getting a sampler from AIX Records for a taste of DVD-A.

(Wanna buy a Doug McLeod "Come To Find" blues XRCD by chance? )

[Rob Babcock]

DVD-A is the best sounding of the ones I've heard.  Although you'd be pretty bored if you had to get by with only the stuff that's available on DVD-A, assuming no CDs to supplement your listening.

[LightFire]

Computer based is the most flexible and is the future (specially now with Windows Vista). Unless you are very uncomfortable around computers.