Well what your asking has to many variables, depends on the DVD player used, the CDP used, how revealing the rest of the system is...etc etc.
As has been explained not all "player" perform or sound the same.
Would it be worth it.... you tell us, it's your ears that have to be satisfied with the difference, not a group of people off a forum !!!!...
That's the thing with audio, it's very rarely a black and white decision, as peoples personal preference and taste come into the equation. So you really have to get away from the keyboard and go listen and make your own judgement as to what you feel you need in your set up.
For what it's worth, as I said before, if your thinking/using £100 players when connected via a SPDIF to an AV amp you will have the same performance. As at this level the players will be using similar low grade parts.
If you used the Analogue outputs then the CDP should be noticeable better, but then we don't know what players we are to consider. Plus your opening question was referring to using the player as a transport, and the digital outs.
TBH, a this price point don't worry about it, just plug in and use/enjoy what you have...... If you want better CD sound, get a better CD player, and use the analogue outputs, into a stereo amp.
So, how long is a piece of string !?!?!![]()
So a hundred pound dedicated CD player you recon (connect via analog) will sound little if no better than a £40 DVD player connected via digital?
Interesting... What are you paying the £60-80 extra for then?
I've just remembered I have an old multi-CD (five platter) CD player up in the loft from about 15+yrs ago...
Out of interest I'll plug it in (it'll be analog only) and see what that sounds like
