Standalone BDP vs PS4

[sachmm]

Hello FMs,
Just recently I purchased the Yamaha BD-A1040 solely because it can play CDs (which PS4 cannot) and it has analog out which I can feed to my Yamaha A-S801 integrated amp. Currently my PS4 is connected to my int amp via an optical cable.
I am yet to connect my BDP which I would be doing over the weekend. So I have not yet compared the Picture quality or the sound quality.

I had read good reviews about the Yamaha BD-A1040 and also I got a good deal on the new one.

But somehow after this recent purchase, I am not able to justify my decision whether I should have gone for this or just gone ahead and bought a CD player. The CD player again would have costed me the same or even a little more.
Also whether this BDP is better than PS4 for what it does? Welcome your comments.

 

[efernand1]

Hi,

As per audioholics, it's a decent player which can play all sorts of formats and discs..

To enjoy cds..use the analog connections.

To enjoy movies and other digital formats..use hdmi...

 

[ItsMe]

If you just want to play discs, its better to stick to Yamaha. It will definitely save power and elongate the lifespan of the play station.

 

[aashish351]

If your primary reason for getting the BDP was to play Audio CDs, you should have bought a CD player. Used ones are available aplenty and would have taken your Audio CD experience to a whole new level.

However, if you want to give your PS4 a rest from movie duty, then of course your current arrangement is more "convenient".