CD-player reviews
Accustic Arts Player ES CD-player
We have a classic layout player with an emphatically symmetrical front panel design. The reading mechanism of Accustic Arts Player ES is completely untied from the body and is distinguished by exemplary build quality. In particular, the tray is made of a special compound (it includes aluminum alloy and...
We have a classic layout player with an emphatically symmetrical front panel design. The reading mechanism of Accustic Arts Player ES is completely untied from the body and is distinguished by exemplary build quality. In particular, the tray is made of a special compound (it includes aluminum alloy and...
Acoustic Research CD-07 CD-player
Ever since this well-known loudspeaker manufacturer branched out into electronics it's had a pretty rough ride. Most painful has surely been the disinterest shown in its CD players, and particularly the most recent 'Special Edition' version of the CD-06 which, by all accounts, was an unmitigated disaster. But...
Ever since this well-known loudspeaker manufacturer branched out into electronics it's had a pretty rough ride. Most painful has surely been the disinterest shown in its CD players, and particularly the most recent 'Special Edition' version of the CD-06 which, by all accounts, was an unmitigated disaster. But...
Aiwa XC-300 CD-player
When listening to the playback player Aiwa XC-300 was fairly balanced. Low frequency sound somewhat muffled treble was decent. In general, when playing a show moderate signs of narrowing of the sound image and a lack of sound localization and individual instruments. The player is equipped with a high...
When listening to the playback player Aiwa XC-300 was fairly balanced. Low frequency sound somewhat muffled treble was decent. In general, when playing a show moderate signs of narrowing of the sound image and a lack of sound localization and individual instruments. The player is equipped with a high...
Aiwa XC-700 CD-player
Aiwa is Japanese in origin but a key part of this player, the digital converter, comes from Dutch Philips, and was probably made for Philips by its south coast based microprocessor subsidiary Mullard. So what this cosmopolitan mix offers is the cheapest application yet for the new Philips mega-BS converter,...
Aiwa is Japanese in origin but a key part of this player, the digital converter, comes from Dutch Philips, and was probably made for Philips by its south coast based microprocessor subsidiary Mullard. So what this cosmopolitan mix offers is the cheapest application yet for the new Philips mega-BS converter,...
AIWA XC-750 CD-player
The Aiwa designers seem to have gone to great lengths to ensure that owners of Aiwa equipment enjoy maximum comfort when ripping CDs to cassettes. The Aiwa XC-750 is equipped with really rich copying functionality. In addition to the usual modes, there is also shuffle playback, automatic shuffling for...
The Aiwa designers seem to have gone to great lengths to ensure that owners of Aiwa equipment enjoy maximum comfort when ripping CDs to cassettes. The Aiwa XC-750 is equipped with really rich copying functionality. In addition to the usual modes, there is also shuffle playback, automatic shuffling for...
Aiwa XC-950 CD-player
Like all Aiwa units in this series, XC-950 has a wide range of additional features and functions. But first, about the electronic stuffing. In the XC-950, as in most modern players, a single-bit double digital-to-analog converter "bit stream" is used. To improve filtering after such processing, a linear...
Like all Aiwa units in this series, XC-950 has a wide range of additional features and functions. But first, about the electronic stuffing. In the XC-950, as in most modern players, a single-bit double digital-to-analog converter "bit stream" is used. To improve filtering after such processing, a linear...
Akai CD-57 CD-player
The Akai CD 57 player looks quite solid, has convenient and intuitive controls. It is equipped with both optical and coaxial digital outputs. The mechanics work almost silently. The indicator is characterized by the clarity of displaying the necessary information. The Akai CD 57 delivers lively, clear...
The Akai CD 57 player looks quite solid, has convenient and intuitive controls. It is equipped with both optical and coaxial digital outputs. The mechanics work almost silently. The indicator is characterized by the clarity of displaying the necessary information. The Akai CD 57 delivers lively, clear...
AMC CD6d CD-player
In music files - with all their advantages compared to CDs - there is one major drawback: they can not take up, pat, look through the booklet, etc. That is, they do not give the joy of material possession. Good CD is a precious gift, and rip it - no. CD - thing, and file - only information. That is why...
In music files - with all their advantages compared to CDs - there is one major drawback: they can not take up, pat, look through the booklet, etc. That is, they do not give the joy of material possession. Good CD is a precious gift, and rip it - no. CD - thing, and file - only information. That is why...
AMC CD8 CD-player
Ascetic design that defines the severity of appearance of CD8 immediately tunes you to a serious approach of the manufacturer to this model. Everything points at the fact that the main attention was paid to the quality of sound and maximum easiness and plainness of control. But herewith some functions,...
Ascetic design that defines the severity of appearance of CD8 immediately tunes you to a serious approach of the manufacturer to this model. Everything points at the fact that the main attention was paid to the quality of sound and maximum easiness and plainness of control. But herewith some functions,...
AMC CD9 CD-player
This player is well-recognizable because it looks like our old friend, its predecessor CD8. CD9 also has 18-bit DAC and digital filter with 8x oversampling. A traditional minimalism of the firm is felt in the absence of headphones output, adjustment of output, and many other editing functions while recording....
This player is well-recognizable because it looks like our old friend, its predecessor CD8. CD9 also has 18-bit DAC and digital filter with 8x oversampling. A traditional minimalism of the firm is felt in the absence of headphones output, adjustment of output, and many other editing functions while recording....
AMC XCDi CD-player
CD-player AMC XCDi is designed exclusively for CD playback (Red Book standard). The manufacturer ignored the compressed formats, focusing on getting the maximum quality from CD-Audio. The player is assembled on a rigid steel chassis with a massive front aluminum panel, in the center of which there is...
CD-player AMC XCDi is designed exclusively for CD playback (Red Book standard). The manufacturer ignored the compressed formats, focusing on getting the maximum quality from CD-Audio. The player is assembled on a rigid steel chassis with a massive front aluminum panel, in the center of which there is...
Arcam Alpha 5 Plus CD-player
CD player Arcam Alpha 5 Plus is an improved version of the legendary Arcam Alpha 5. The new model does not differ by appearance and functional possibilities from the old one. The difference is only in the circuit of the clock generator. Significant differences in the sound of Alpha 5 and Alpha 5 Plus...
CD player Arcam Alpha 5 Plus is an improved version of the legendary Arcam Alpha 5. The new model does not differ by appearance and functional possibilities from the old one. The difference is only in the circuit of the clock generator. Significant differences in the sound of Alpha 5 and Alpha 5 Plus...
Arcam Alpha 7 CD-player
Generally speaking, the strategy of releasing a line of devices based on one simple base model with the possibility of upgrading it "upward" by "dry" replacement of individual blocks (i.e. without soldering) exchanged by dealers with an additional payment of the difference in the price of the old and...
Generally speaking, the strategy of releasing a line of devices based on one simple base model with the possibility of upgrading it "upward" by "dry" replacement of individual blocks (i.e. without soldering) exchanged by dealers with an additional payment of the difference in the price of the old and...
Arcam CD62 CD-player
The player has a bit simple design, but is made with exemplary neatness. You will find only the most important control buttons on the front panel. However, do not rush to conclude about functional poverty of CD62. An additional service (the modes of repeat, random playback, programming and so on) is...
The player has a bit simple design, but is made with exemplary neatness. You will find only the most important control buttons on the front panel. However, do not rush to conclude about functional poverty of CD62. An additional service (the modes of repeat, random playback, programming and so on) is...
Arcam CD73 CD-player
CD73 player is a further development of CD62 and CD72 and is based on the time proved and extremely reliable Sony mechanism. But instead of Burr-Brown converters, the developers decided to apply the new WM8740 multi-bit DAC manufactured by Wolfson Microelectronics. The digital filter integrated in this...
CD73 player is a further development of CD62 and CD72 and is based on the time proved and extremely reliable Sony mechanism. But instead of Burr-Brown converters, the developers decided to apply the new WM8740 multi-bit DAC manufactured by Wolfson Microelectronics. The digital filter integrated in this...
Arcam CDS27 CD-player
Design of the model is quite traditional for Arcam - strictness, solidity and complete absence of any frills. The body is made of metallic grey panels; the facade is designed in the same palette. CD loader tray and two-line monochrome information display are hidden behind blacked-out plastic covers on...
Design of the model is quite traditional for Arcam - strictness, solidity and complete absence of any frills. The body is made of metallic grey panels; the facade is designed in the same palette. CD loader tray and two-line monochrome information display are hidden behind blacked-out plastic covers on...
Arcam Delta 170 & Black Box 3 CD-player
Advantages of two boxes include reduced levels of mutual interference between the control microprocessors, servo motors and display panels, and the audio circuits and DAC. Another plus is the ability to upgrade selectively the DAC or transport as the state of the art improves. Disadvantage are obvious:...
Advantages of two boxes include reduced levels of mutual interference between the control microprocessors, servo motors and display panels, and the audio circuits and DAC. Another plus is the ability to upgrade selectively the DAC or transport as the state of the art improves. Disadvantage are obvious:...
Arcam FMJ CD17 CD-player
CD-player Arcam CD17 is assembled on a massive metal chassis, combining aluminum and steel elements - this solution is most effective in terms of vibration isolation. For additional shielding of the most critical circuits, the player's body is covered with a special matte paint (the proprietary Stealth...
CD-player Arcam CD17 is assembled on a massive metal chassis, combining aluminum and steel elements - this solution is most effective in terms of vibration isolation. For additional shielding of the most critical circuits, the player's body is covered with a special matte paint (the proprietary Stealth...
Atoll CD30 CD-player
The CD30 is in a strict, branded design with a minimum of controls on the front panel. The transport mechanism (TEAC CD drive) is centrally located, with a high-contrast matrix display to its left. The information displayed on it, including CD-Text data, is quite legible even from a long distance. The...
The CD30 is in a strict, branded design with a minimum of controls on the front panel. The transport mechanism (TEAC CD drive) is centrally located, with a high-contrast matrix display to its left. The information displayed on it, including CD-Text data, is quite legible even from a long distance. The...
Audio Analogue Crescendo CD-player
By the standards of this Italian company, Crescendo belongs to the initial level, although at first glance you can't say this. The player is quite heavy - it has a body made of thick metal sheets and a massive front panel made of milled aluminum. Internal content is not less impressive. A high-quality...
By the standards of this Italian company, Crescendo belongs to the initial level, although at first glance you can't say this. The player is quite heavy - it has a body made of thick metal sheets and a massive front panel made of milled aluminum. Internal content is not less impressive. A high-quality...
Audio Analogue Paganini 24/192 REV2.0 CD-player
The Italian player is distinguished by its laconic design, typical for all Audio Analogue products, and by a very high build quality. The Audio Analogue Paganini 24/192 REV2.0 has no trendy features and is customized exclusively to play traditional CDs. On the left side of the massive metal body there...
The Italian player is distinguished by its laconic design, typical for all Audio Analogue products, and by a very high build quality. The Audio Analogue Paganini 24/192 REV2.0 has no trendy features and is customized exclusively to play traditional CDs. On the left side of the massive metal body there...
Audiolab 8000CD CD-player
British Audiolab has managed to become quite a popular hi-fi brand, despite the relatively modest production capacity and a limited range. Fame came to it more than twenty years ago with the release of 8000A amplifier, which ranked among the best designs of that time, standing out by a neutral sound...
British Audiolab has managed to become quite a popular hi-fi brand, despite the relatively modest production capacity and a limited range. Fame came to it more than twenty years ago with the release of 8000A amplifier, which ranked among the best designs of that time, standing out by a neutral sound...
Audiolab 8200CD CD-player
The ultra-modern 32-bit ES9018 chip from the American manufacturer ESS Technology lies at the heart of Audiolab 8200CD CD-player. The passport data of the device are impressive: a dynamic range of 133 dB with a signal-to-noise ratio of more than 120 dB! A sound processor with four algorithms for digital...
The ultra-modern 32-bit ES9018 chip from the American manufacturer ESS Technology lies at the heart of Audiolab 8200CD CD-player. The passport data of the device are impressive: a dynamic range of 133 dB with a signal-to-noise ratio of more than 120 dB! A sound processor with four algorithms for digital...
Audiolab 8200CDQ CD-player
Externally the model is completely identical to the "pure" 8200CD player, but at the same time offers the user a much broader functionality. Audiolab 8200CDQ combines a section of a CD player, a high-end DAC and a pre-amplifier with several analog inputs. A precise drive with a smooth motion of the loader,...
Externally the model is completely identical to the "pure" 8200CD player, but at the same time offers the user a much broader functionality. Audiolab 8200CDQ combines a section of a CD player, a high-end DAC and a pre-amplifier with several analog inputs. A precise drive with a smooth motion of the loader,...
Audionet Art G3 CD-player
In the third and last for the moment generation audiophile player Audionet ART used reference CD-transport Philips VAU1254 (CD-Pro 2) top-loading and the pressure regulator disk rotation. Considerable weight of the device (22 kg) - a consequence of careful separation of the drive from the rest of the...
In the third and last for the moment generation audiophile player Audionet ART used reference CD-transport Philips VAU1254 (CD-Pro 2) top-loading and the pressure regulator disk rotation. Considerable weight of the device (22 kg) - a consequence of careful separation of the drive from the rest of the...
AVM Evolution CD3 CD-player
The AVM Evolution CD3 debuted about five years ago and, despite its decent age, it remains in good standing with European audiophiles. The device is equipped with standard line outputs (analog balanced), as well as all possible digital interfaces - coaxial, optical and professional AES/EBU. There are...
The AVM Evolution CD3 debuted about five years ago and, despite its decent age, it remains in good standing with European audiophiles. The device is equipped with standard line outputs (analog balanced), as well as all possible digital interfaces - coaxial, optical and professional AES/EBU. There are...
Ayon CD-1sc CD-player
Are not going to cede ground and manufacturers of audio equipment. An example of this - the recently released CD-player Ayon CD-1sc. It combines the best solution, tried and tested in the field of audio over the past half-century. In particular, the latest digital technology and the lamp circuitry, with...
Are not going to cede ground and manufacturers of audio equipment. An example of this - the recently released CD-player Ayon CD-1sc. It combines the best solution, tried and tested in the field of audio over the past half-century. In particular, the latest digital technology and the lamp circuitry, with...
Blacknote CDP 300 CD-player
Significant area of the front panel there is a huge dot LCD scarlet. He perfectly readable from a distance, but the main advantage of such a decision in the absence of spurious interference - in this sense LCD matrix is much preferred the traditional fluorescent displays. All nodes apparatus assembled...
Significant area of the front panel there is a huge dot LCD scarlet. He perfectly readable from a distance, but the main advantage of such a decision in the absence of spurious interference - in this sense LCD matrix is much preferred the traditional fluorescent displays. All nodes apparatus assembled...
C.E.C. 780CD CD-player
I've hardly been CD's biggest fan, and the four words which fill my soul with terror had been spoken - cheap compact disc player. When told that the £200 780CD was effectively CEC's top model (the 880's the same but with remote control), enthusiasm plummeted further. And CEC? It's the brand name...
I've hardly been CD's biggest fan, and the four words which fill my soul with terror had been spoken - cheap compact disc player. When told that the £200 780CD was effectively CEC's top model (the 880's the same but with remote control), enthusiasm plummeted further. And CEC? It's the brand name...
C.E.C. CD 3300 CD-player
Almost every player of the Japanese brand C.E.C. can cause genuine interest in its construction. Look for the novelty - CD 3300. What may surprise this heavy (5.7 kg) with a powerful model of the front panel, raised buttons and display the original form? To begin with a look at the rear panel. Next...
Almost every player of the Japanese brand C.E.C. can cause genuine interest in its construction. Look for the novelty - CD 3300. What may surprise this heavy (5.7 kg) with a powerful model of the front panel, raised buttons and display the original form? To begin with a look at the rear panel. Next...
C.E.C. TL51XR CD-player
Players and transports CEC have always been appreciated by music lovers and audiophiles as clear, comfortable sound, durability and recognizable design. It was felt that the appearance of the components is not dictated by the desire to surprise anybody, but only design considerations. First of all, I...
Players and transports CEC have always been appreciated by music lovers and audiophiles as clear, comfortable sound, durability and recognizable design. It was felt that the appearance of the components is not dictated by the desire to surprise anybody, but only design considerations. First of all, I...
Cambridge Audio Azur 340C CD-player
A high-quality mechanism and a laser head (manufactured by Sony), supplemented by a servo drive and the self-engineered control circuit, are used in Azur 340C player. A similar solution was used in the more expensive 540C and 640C, which gained popularity among music lovers. There are no external differences....
A high-quality mechanism and a laser head (manufactured by Sony), supplemented by a servo drive and the self-engineered control circuit, are used in Azur 340C player. A similar solution was used in the more expensive 540C and 640C, which gained popularity among music lovers. There are no external differences....
Cambridge Audio Azur 350C CD-player
Cambridge Audio Azur 350C model appeared a little later than the older 550C and 650C, which we have already tested. The player is assembled in absolutely the same case, but has a number of internal differences. It is based on the proprietary CD1 transport with an advanced third-generation servo system...
Cambridge Audio Azur 350C model appeared a little later than the older 550C and 650C, which we have already tested. The player is assembled in absolutely the same case, but has a number of internal differences. It is based on the proprietary CD1 transport with an advanced third-generation servo system...
Cambridge Audio Azur 540C CD-player
The front panel gives Azur 540C a simple clean appearance - a flat plate without any slits and ornaments, which has only a window for the main control buttons and display (there is no even a headphone jack). The display itself, however, is unusual. The information is displayed on the simplest lcd-display,...
The front panel gives Azur 540C a simple clean appearance - a flat plate without any slits and ornaments, which has only a window for the main control buttons and display (there is no even a headphone jack). The display itself, however, is unusual. The information is displayed on the simplest lcd-display,...
Cambridge Audio Azur 550C CD-player
The English Cambridge Audio began the update of Azur CD players with the most popular devices of the 500th and 600th series. Externally, Azur 550C is an almost exact copy of the previous version, but the case is made of a more rigid metal profile and the front aluminum panel has become even more massive....
The English Cambridge Audio began the update of Azur CD players with the most popular devices of the 500th and 600th series. Externally, Azur 550C is an almost exact copy of the previous version, but the case is made of a more rigid metal profile and the front aluminum panel has become even more massive....
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C CD-player
CD player Cambridge Audio Azur 640C is built on the Wolfson DAC. Many companies have already started using these advanced chips, but it's especially interesting to know what result Cambridge Audio got. After all, the engineers of this company are able to extract the maximum potential from literally every...
CD player Cambridge Audio Azur 640C is built on the Wolfson DAC. Many companies have already started using these advanced chips, but it's especially interesting to know what result Cambridge Audio got. After all, the engineers of this company are able to extract the maximum potential from literally every...
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C V2 CD-player
We have already tested Cambridge Audio Azur 640C player. In terms of sound quality, it easily comes ahead of the competitors. How will the updated 640C show itself? The design of 640C v2 instills confidence. The case differs with high rigidity, the upper and lower walls are well damped - they do not...
We have already tested Cambridge Audio Azur 640C player. In terms of sound quality, it easily comes ahead of the competitors. How will the updated 640C show itself? The design of 640C v2 instills confidence. The case differs with high rigidity, the upper and lower walls are well damped - they do not...
Cambridge Audio Azur 650C CD-player
CD-player Cambridge Audio Azur 650C does not differ from the 550C at all. The player is assembled in exactly the same rigid metal case with a massive front aluminum panel a disc tray in the center. The transport mechanism is borrowed from more expensive Cambridge Audio players and is equipped with a...
CD-player Cambridge Audio Azur 650C does not differ from the 550C at all. The player is assembled in exactly the same rigid metal case with a massive front aluminum panel a disc tray in the center. The transport mechanism is borrowed from more expensive Cambridge Audio players and is equipped with a...
Cambridge Audio Azur 651C CD-player
To beat the success of the predecessor, 650C, is not an easy task, but Cambridge Audio engineers are confident that the new Azur 651C can do it. External differences are minimum between the models -player is offered in the same recognizable corporate style. Meanwhile, the changes primarily were made...
To beat the success of the predecessor, 650C, is not an easy task, but Cambridge Audio engineers are confident that the new Azur 651C can do it. External differences are minimum between the models -player is offered in the same recognizable corporate style. Meanwhile, the changes primarily were made...
Cambridge Audio CD3 CD-player
One of the most innovative digital engineers in this country is Stan Curtis, who dreamed up the CD3 as an 'affordable' high tech project at Cambridge Audio following the success of his CD1 two box player. But Stan's design skills were never matched by his ability to manufacture to the requisite standards,...
One of the most innovative digital engineers in this country is Stan Curtis, who dreamed up the CD3 as an 'affordable' high tech project at Cambridge Audio following the success of his CD1 two box player. But Stan's design skills were never matched by his ability to manufacture to the requisite standards,...
Carat C57 CD-player
This player is attractive by its design and price. The French player looks very stylish and extraordinary - the front panel of Carat C57 is made of a thick solid plate of organic glass and sparkles with aluminum buttons. There is no usual display window on the player's facade - an indication of the track...
This player is attractive by its design and price. The French player looks very stylish and extraordinary - the front panel of Carat C57 is made of a thick solid plate of organic glass and sparkles with aluminum buttons. There is no usual display window on the player's facade - an indication of the track...
Cayin CD-50T CD-player
The small but energetic Chinese hi-fi manufacturing industry has had a surprising degree of success here in the limited time it's been around, which is not very long at all. Being (almost) old enough to remember big Japanese brands attempting (and succeeding) to take over the UK audio market some forty...
The small but energetic Chinese hi-fi manufacturing industry has had a surprising degree of success here in the limited time it's been around, which is not very long at all. Being (almost) old enough to remember big Japanese brands attempting (and succeeding) to take over the UK audio market some forty...
Creek Classic CD-player
The latest incarnation of Creek's mid-price CD player design is an evolution of the tried and trusted CD50Mk2. Adhering nicely to the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' school of design, the Classic incorporates a few choice modifications over its predecessor in order to keep things competitive. The...
The latest incarnation of Creek's mid-price CD player design is an evolution of the tried and trusted CD50Mk2. Adhering nicely to the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' school of design, the Classic incorporates a few choice modifications over its predecessor in order to keep things competitive. The...
Creek Evolution CD-player
The British company Creek Audio has been known among audiophiles for a long time - this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. It has gained popularity thanks to high-quality and at the same time relatively affordable solutions in the field of amplifiers, tuners and CD-players. The Evolution (Evo)...
The British company Creek Audio has been known among audiophiles for a long time - this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. It has gained popularity thanks to high-quality and at the same time relatively affordable solutions in the field of amplifiers, tuners and CD-players. The Evolution (Evo)...
Creek Evolution 2 CD-player
Evolution 2 is the most affordable model of the two CD players currently produced by the company. The base of the player is a precision transport CD12, mounted on rubber dampers and coupled with a proprietary servo system. The heart of the device's digital part is Burr-Brown PCM 1796 delta /sigma converter,...
Evolution 2 is the most affordable model of the two CD players currently produced by the company. The base of the player is a precision transport CD12, mounted on rubber dampers and coupled with a proprietary servo system. The heart of the device's digital part is Burr-Brown PCM 1796 delta /sigma converter,...
Cyrus CD 8x CD-player
Depite the unusual performance, Cyrus audio equipment was able to win over the most demanding audiophiles. Moreover, having collected an army of fans around the world under, Cyrus turned from "one more" British into a cult Hi-Fi brand. This partly explains why Cyrus doesn't hurry to launch new models...
Depite the unusual performance, Cyrus audio equipment was able to win over the most demanding audiophiles. Moreover, having collected an army of fans around the world under, Cyrus turned from "one more" British into a cult Hi-Fi brand. This partly explains why Cyrus doesn't hurry to launch new models...
DENON DCD-1015 CD-player
This model is known as the cheapest device equipped with a digital processor ALPHA. Although I take all the improvements that expand the limits of physical abilities (especially those with big names) with a grain of salt, the ALPHA system is very respectable. It offers such modes as an auto-edit, auto-spacing,...
This model is known as the cheapest device equipped with a digital processor ALPHA. Although I take all the improvements that expand the limits of physical abilities (especially those with big names) with a grain of salt, the ALPHA system is very respectable. It offers such modes as an auto-edit, auto-spacing,...
Denon DCD-1100 CD-player
This is the middle-priced model in Denon's series of three CD players which claim a number of advances over earlier designs. After all, Denon's professional arm has been involved in digital recording and processing longer than anyone else, so there should be plenty of digital know-how back at the Nippon...
This is the middle-priced model in Denon's series of three CD players which claim a number of advances over earlier designs. After all, Denon's professional arm has been involved in digital recording and processing longer than anyone else, so there should be plenty of digital know-how back at the Nippon...
Denon DCD-1290 CD-player
When listening to acoustic music or serious quality most fully manifested in Denon DCD-1290, and I even dare say that the quality Allows playback of sound it far exceeds the standard in its category. When listening to rock, pop and jazz music, unlike other CD players sound DCD-1290 becomes less bright. Mechanics...
When listening to acoustic music or serious quality most fully manifested in Denon DCD-1290, and I even dare say that the quality Allows playback of sound it far exceeds the standard in its category. When listening to rock, pop and jazz music, unlike other CD players sound DCD-1290 becomes less bright. Mechanics...
Denon DCD-1500AE CD-player
As before such popular brand is faithful to the traditions in design, performance quality and content. Strict, high black case, huge display on polished, machine-cut front aluminum panel, minimal necessary set of buttons and, like club badge on the lapel of the coat, gilt nameplate. Chic and shine! Everything...
As before such popular brand is faithful to the traditions in design, performance quality and content. Strict, high black case, huge display on polished, machine-cut front aluminum panel, minimal necessary set of buttons and, like club badge on the lapel of the coat, gilt nameplate. Chic and shine! Everything...
Denon DCD-1510AE CD-player
DCD-1510AE is not the most expensive Denon product, but its respectability and perfect quality of how all the elements fit each other are truly impressive. Much of a mass of the device is an anti-vibration construction and a massive power system based on a transformer with an EI-shaped core. Besides,...
DCD-1510AE is not the most expensive Denon product, but its respectability and perfect quality of how all the elements fit each other are truly impressive. Much of a mass of the device is an anti-vibration construction and a massive power system based on a transformer with an EI-shaped core. Besides,...
Denon DCD-2000AE CD-player
In the Denon model range there are players for various purposes and prices. DCD-SA1 was repeatedly recognized as the best for the music system. However, there is a more affordable alternative - DCD-2000AE. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the flagship - it is equipped with the same elegant remote...
In the Denon model range there are players for various purposes and prices. DCD-SA1 was repeatedly recognized as the best for the music system. However, there is a more affordable alternative - DCD-2000AE. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the flagship - it is equipped with the same elegant remote...
Denon DCD-2010AE CD-player
Beautifully built and finished, this SACD-capable CD player sports a classy brushed aluminium chassis, spanning 434x137x336mm and weighing a chunky 13.5kg. The fascia has a USB port to connect an iPod or memory stick, plus a source button. Pure Direct button bypasses much of the internal signal circuitry...
Beautifully built and finished, this SACD-capable CD player sports a classy brushed aluminium chassis, spanning 434x137x336mm and weighing a chunky 13.5kg. The fascia has a USB port to connect an iPod or memory stick, plus a source button. Pure Direct button bypasses much of the internal signal circuitry...
Denon DCD-2020AE CD-player
The device supports not only CD-Audio media but also the more advanced media such as SACD. It should be noted that if you choose the multi-channel track, the record is mixed into two channels and replayed in stereo variant. The device is maximally massive and is mounted on the signature anti-vibration...
The device supports not only CD-Audio media but also the more advanced media such as SACD. It should be noted that if you choose the multi-channel track, the record is mixed into two channels and replayed in stereo variant. The device is maximally massive and is mounted on the signature anti-vibration...
Denon DCD-335 CD-player
On the inside Denon DCD-335 surprises by the amount of boards and mainboard cables in it (relatively, compared to the other models tested, but as we assume, improvements in construction affect the price). The player's shell is designed strictly and simply, all the control buttons are on the right side...
On the inside Denon DCD-335 surprises by the amount of boards and mainboard cables in it (relatively, compared to the other models tested, but as we assume, improvements in construction affect the price). The player's shell is designed strictly and simply, all the control buttons are on the right side...
Denon DCD-425 CD-player
The display of CD player Denon DCD-425 winks when receiving signals from the remote control. This is only a ghost of pedantry, which fully asserts itself in sound. The instruments are meticulously laid out, the picture is unified and full with timbres; imagination can easily localize virtual sound sources...
The display of CD player Denon DCD-425 winks when receiving signals from the remote control. This is only a ghost of pedantry, which fully asserts itself in sound. The instruments are meticulously laid out, the picture is unified and full with timbres; imagination can easily localize virtual sound sources...
Denon DCD-500AE CD-player
DCD-500AE player is no different at all than the 700th model: the same solid and beautiful aluminum front panel, an elegant design, located in the center of the mechanism developed in Denon. The selected electronic components are used in the tract. Playback functions are only the most necessary. Headphone...
DCD-500AE player is no different at all than the 700th model: the same solid and beautiful aluminum front panel, an elegant design, located in the center of the mechanism developed in Denon. The selected electronic components are used in the tract. Playback functions are only the most necessary. Headphone...
Denon DCD-580 CD-player
A 20-bit converter, instead of the usual 16 or 18-bit, designed with the help of the experts at Burr-Brown. The idea is to reproduce low signal voltages more accurately, by processing the digital signal in smaller, manageable chunks. Bitstream's technical advantage is its innately accurate resolution...
A 20-bit converter, instead of the usual 16 or 18-bit, designed with the help of the experts at Burr-Brown. The idea is to reproduce low signal voltages more accurately, by processing the digital signal in smaller, manageable chunks. Bitstream's technical advantage is its innately accurate resolution...
Denon DCD-615 CD-player
Denon produces a detailed, dimensional sound. There are still some flaws, though. But sound is natural and good localized. The device is well equipped too. It is possible to set the level on a switchable LED for a lower sound at night. The control is very easy, although working with remote control is...
Denon produces a detailed, dimensional sound. There are still some flaws, though. But sound is natural and good localized. The device is well equipped too. It is possible to set the level on a switchable LED for a lower sound at night. The control is very easy, although working with remote control is...
Denon DCD-700AE CD-player
Meeting DCD-700AE in life clears any suspicions. We can see a modern, cool device, capable of satisfying any audiophile ambitions. The shell is traditional - steel relief chassis, strong casing and a massive front panel provide the necessary vibroprotection. The mechanism is an own production of the...
Meeting DCD-700AE in life clears any suspicions. We can see a modern, cool device, capable of satisfying any audiophile ambitions. The shell is traditional - steel relief chassis, strong casing and a massive front panel provide the necessary vibroprotection. The mechanism is an own production of the...
Denon DCD-710AE CD-player
DCD-710AE player belongs to the average level of digital Denon sources. In addition to traditional discs, the player is capable of playing compressed audio recordings in popular mp3 and WMA formats, as well as receiving content via USB on the front panel. The solution is not new, but in this case, the...
DCD-710AE player belongs to the average level of digital Denon sources. In addition to traditional discs, the player is capable of playing compressed audio recordings in popular mp3 and WMA formats, as well as receiving content via USB on the front panel. The solution is not new, but in this case, the...
Denon DCD-725 CD-player
The front panel design is simple (although it is not just the same as the others, but a bit inside-out), but the indicator on the bottom of the front panel sits too deeply so you have to place the player somewhere up above to work with it. On the other hand, the sound is very satisfactory. A 20-bit transformer...
The front panel design is simple (although it is not just the same as the others, but a bit inside-out), but the indicator on the bottom of the front panel sits too deeply so you have to place the player somewhere up above to work with it. On the other hand, the sound is very satisfactory. A 20-bit transformer...
Denon DCD-735 CD-player
Unlike the other companies, in Denon's range the DCD-735 is only the second. Neveretheless, even the appearance of the device is serious: the transport is placed at the center, there are minimum instruments on the front panel and the device is still very functional as lots of options can be controlled...
Unlike the other companies, in Denon's range the DCD-735 is only the second. Neveretheless, even the appearance of the device is serious: the transport is placed at the center, there are minimum instruments on the front panel and the device is still very functional as lots of options can be controlled...
Denon DCD-825 CD-player
Reading the press release which preceded the arrival of this new Denon CD player gave me considerable pause for thought. In past reports I have spotlighted the use of British design teams harnessed to far east-usually Taiwanese economies of manufacture. However, historians will know that the Japanese...
Reading the press release which preceded the arrival of this new Denon CD player gave me considerable pause for thought. In past reports I have spotlighted the use of British design teams harnessed to far east-usually Taiwanese economies of manufacture. However, historians will know that the Japanese...
Denon DCD-960 CD-player
Visually, the one outstandingly different feature of the DCD-960 is how bland the designers have managed to make it look. If blandness was the intention, Denon has done an outstanding job, closely pursued by Kenwood with the DP-5030. Ergonomics has also taken a nosedive since most of the fancy features...
Visually, the one outstandingly different feature of the DCD-960 is how bland the designers have managed to make it look. If blandness was the intention, Denon has done an outstanding job, closely pursued by Kenwood with the DP-5030. Ergonomics has also taken a nosedive since most of the fancy features...
Denon DCD-A100 CD-player
Mark round date - the centenary of its founding - Denon has decided to release an entire line of components anniversary series. Among them are advanced SACD-player. Except for the black lacquer finish, which features all the "hundredths" components, the device is made in the best traditions of gold audiophile...
Mark round date - the centenary of its founding - Denon has decided to release an entire line of components anniversary series. Among them are advanced SACD-player. Except for the black lacquer finish, which features all the "hundredths" components, the device is made in the best traditions of gold audiophile...
Denon DCD-SA1 CD-player
Denon player of the new generation, which replaced the reference DCD-S1 of 1994, justifies the expectations already by its weight. It's an impressive device, to be sure. A four-layer design of the chassis, heavy steel vibration isolators - the player looks even more serious than its predecessor. Well,...
Denon player of the new generation, which replaced the reference DCD-S1 of 1994, justifies the expectations already by its weight. It's an impressive device, to be sure. A four-layer design of the chassis, heavy steel vibration isolators - the player looks even more serious than its predecessor. Well,...
Densen B-410 CD-player
As a basis for new items were taken to the players B-400+ and B-400XS, previously occupied in the lineup Densen initial position. According to the developers, B-410 came out better and cheaper than its predecessors. He got a new drive controller, a new interface and display control program to be fully...
As a basis for new items were taken to the players B-400+ and B-400XS, previously occupied in the lineup Densen initial position. According to the developers, B-410 came out better and cheaper than its predecessors. He got a new drive controller, a new interface and display control program to be fully...
Densen B-410XS CD-player
Looking at the CD-player B-410XS, would not say that it is representative of the updated entry-level range. Body with sharp straight edges as if carved from a single piece of aluminum. The illusion is enhanced due to the monolith of low height, it is not typical for the Hi-Fi-technology - only 6.5 cm....
Looking at the CD-player B-410XS, would not say that it is representative of the updated entry-level range. Body with sharp straight edges as if carved from a single piece of aluminum. The illusion is enhanced due to the monolith of low height, it is not typical for the Hi-Fi-technology - only 6.5 cm....
Densen B-475+ Super Leggera CD-player
The model is made in accordance with the new concept of Super Leggera (this term, which means "light" is often used in relation to racing cars). Its essence is to unleash the most sensitive section of the player and the analog portion of the supply chain. Here it is decided to radically - the model consists...
The model is made in accordance with the new concept of Super Leggera (this term, which means "light" is often used in relation to racing cars). Its essence is to unleash the most sensitive section of the player and the analog portion of the supply chain. Here it is decided to radically - the model consists...
Electrocompaniet ECC 1 CD-player
The forums often argue with what is better to start the formation of the audio system. Many believe that the first thing you need to purchase your favorite speakers, under it to pick up the amplifier, and the remaining money - source. However, Robert Harley in his "Encyclopedia of High End Audio" advises...
The forums often argue with what is better to start the formation of the audio system. Many believe that the first thing you need to purchase your favorite speakers, under it to pick up the amplifier, and the remaining money - source. However, Robert Harley in his "Encyclopedia of High End Audio" advises...
Exposure 1010 CD CD-player
Many modern audiophiles I will have first become acquainted with Exposure HIP in the eighties, when the company established itself as the purveyor of high-quality transistor amplification. It was distinctive for not being as bright and bracing as the popular Naim sound, and yet a good deal more musical...
Many modern audiophiles I will have first become acquainted with Exposure HIP in the eighties, when the company established itself as the purveyor of high-quality transistor amplification. It was distinctive for not being as bright and bracing as the popular Naim sound, and yet a good deal more musical...
Exposure 2010 CD CD-player
Perhaps there is no more conservative companies in the industry Hi-Fi, than the British Exposure. When competitors try at least once in two or three years to update their lineups to maintain interest, Exposure for many years can produce the same thing, and what is most surprising - her technique will...
Perhaps there is no more conservative companies in the industry Hi-Fi, than the British Exposure. When competitors try at least once in two or three years to update their lineups to maintain interest, Exposure for many years can produce the same thing, and what is most surprising - her technique will...
Exposure 3010S2 CD CD-player
The player is equipped with a specially modified vehicles with new manager software, a highly stable clock with low jitter and a separate voltage regulator, toroidal transformer with separate windings for transport and audiokonturov and output circuits using discrete components. During the processing...
The player is equipped with a specially modified vehicles with new manager software, a highly stable clock with low jitter and a separate voltage regulator, toroidal transformer with separate windings for transport and audiokonturov and output circuits using discrete components. During the processing...
Exposure CD Player XXII CD-player
I would refer Exposure CD Player XXII to those that do not get old morally even after many years. You can infinitely complicate the circuitry by adding new functions or pick up electronic elements, washing the player's sound, but all this is inevitably connected with another problem - to keep the cost...
I would refer Exposure CD Player XXII to those that do not get old morally even after many years. You can infinitely complicate the circuitry by adding new functions or pick up electronic elements, washing the player's sound, but all this is inevitably connected with another problem - to keep the cost...
Goldenote Koala Tube CD-player
Hand-built unit, successfully passed the test of time. In 2004, when the Italian audiobrend Akamai still bore the name Bluenote, the Florentine company came Luigi Ermine - a specialist in digital technology. He has designed for the entire family Koala player quite revolutionary stuffing - digital filter...
Hand-built unit, successfully passed the test of time. In 2004, when the Italian audiobrend Akamai still bore the name Bluenote, the Florentine company came Luigi Ermine - a specialist in digital technology. He has designed for the entire family Koala player quite revolutionary stuffing - digital filter...
Goldnote Koala Anniversary Tube CD-player
The anniversary version of the well-known player has a powerful body with a thick front panel made of milled aluminum - this solution allows you to effectively dampen vibrations of the drive. To effectively combat jitter, a proprietary Zero Clock circuit is used, based on the high-precision TI CDCE906...
The anniversary version of the well-known player has a powerful body with a thick front panel made of milled aluminum - this solution allows you to effectively dampen vibrations of the drive. To effectively combat jitter, a proprietary Zero Clock circuit is used, based on the high-precision TI CDCE906...
Harman/Kardon HD 730 CD-player
Two-function buttons-rockers give the peculiarity to the appearance of all modern models of Harmon/Kardon. Due to such decision the front panel looks more restrained and doesn't scare a potential buyer by an abundance of buttons. However, the management at first is a bit confusing. But if you buy such...
Two-function buttons-rockers give the peculiarity to the appearance of all modern models of Harmon/Kardon. Due to such decision the front panel looks more restrained and doesn't scare a potential buyer by an abundance of buttons. However, the management at first is a bit confusing. But if you buy such...
Harman/Kardon HD750 CD-player
There is an alternative to simple and concise design of British equipment and metallic luster of Japanese audio technique. See, for example, how the components of American Harmon/Kardon look like. A polished black plate takes a large part of the front panel - one this detail already gives the player...
There is an alternative to simple and concise design of British equipment and metallic luster of Japanese audio technique. See, for example, how the components of American Harmon/Kardon look like. A polished black plate takes a large part of the front panel - one this detail already gives the player...
Harman/Kardon HD980 CD-player
By external layout HD980 does not differ from the more expensive 990-th model at all. The disc tray is also located strictly in the center, a large matrix display adorns to the right of it, and in the left part of the front panel there are buttons that control playback. The device can be used as a transport...
By external layout HD980 does not differ from the more expensive 990-th model at all. The disc tray is also located strictly in the center, a large matrix display adorns to the right of it, and in the left part of the front panel there are buttons that control playback. The device can be used as a transport...
Harman/Kardon HD990 CD-player
Performed in a slim body of recognizable black and gray colors HD990 looks good even when it's turned off - the merit of the company's designers is beyond doubt. A more careful examination of the device showed that, in addition to the luxurious appearance, there are still many interesting features. Thus,...
Performed in a slim body of recognizable black and gray colors HD990 looks good even when it's turned off - the merit of the company's designers is beyond doubt. A more careful examination of the device showed that, in addition to the luxurious appearance, there are still many interesting features. Thus,...
Hegel CDP2A mk2 CD-player
Previously we described CDP4A Mk2 player. Today we are listening to a more accessible model - CDP2A mk2. These players obviously have a common base - CDP2A mk2 has exactly the same body with three supports and an identical front panel with round controls that combine several functions at once. Judging...
Previously we described CDP4A Mk2 player. Today we are listening to a more accessible model - CDP2A mk2. These players obviously have a common base - CDP2A mk2 has exactly the same body with three supports and an identical front panel with round controls that combine several functions at once. Judging...
Hegel CDP4A mk2 CD-player
Audio Norwegian company Hegel is still little known and audiophiles in our tests takes part for the first time. Its range is small - production program currently has several models of CD-player and various amplifiers. Poor choice hardly promotes growth in popularity of the brand, on the other hand, a...
Audio Norwegian company Hegel is still little known and audiophiles in our tests takes part for the first time. Its range is small - production program currently has several models of CD-player and various amplifiers. Poor choice hardly promotes growth in popularity of the brand, on the other hand, a...
Icon Audio CDX1 Signature CD-player
Bucking the trend perhaps, the increasingly prolific Icon Audio have just launched this new CD player which sports 24bit/192kHz upsampling technology and a tube analogue output stage sporting two 6SN7 output valves, with discrete valve and digital modules and a choke regulated power supply. The CD-X1,...
Bucking the trend perhaps, the increasingly prolific Icon Audio have just launched this new CD player which sports 24bit/192kHz upsampling technology and a tube analogue output stage sporting two 6SN7 output valves, with discrete valve and digital modules and a choke regulated power supply. The CD-X1,...
JVC XL-V164 CD-player
Player JVC XL-V164 has a very refined sound. Disadvantages consist in a sound lack of low frequencies, and also in some extended region of high frequencies. We recommend that you buy this player taking into account both its cost and high-quality sound and equipment, the level of which is above average. Function...
Player JVC XL-V164 has a very refined sound. Disadvantages consist in a sound lack of low frequencies, and also in some extended region of high frequencies. We recommend that you buy this player taking into account both its cost and high-quality sound and equipment, the level of which is above average. Function...
JVC XL-V230 CD-player
Of all the devices presented in the test, stated in the passport THD lowest in cd-player JVC XL-V230 - 0.0025%. But judging by subjective tests, this feature is not enough to assess the quality. If chamber fragments XL-V230 sounds comfortable, then with increasing volume or hard material (eg brass )...
Of all the devices presented in the test, stated in the passport THD lowest in cd-player JVC XL-V230 - 0.0025%. But judging by subjective tests, this feature is not enough to assess the quality. If chamber fragments XL-V230 sounds comfortable, then with increasing volume or hard material (eg brass )...
JVC XL-Z674BK CD-player
Of the entire range of products manufactured by JVC, the most popular are those units that are designed for picture reproduction. JVC CD players are not often available for testing, so I was interested in the JVC XL-Z674BK. I must say that a pleasant surprise awaited us. No less pleasant impression was...
Of the entire range of products manufactured by JVC, the most popular are those units that are designed for picture reproduction. JVC CD players are not often available for testing, so I was interested in the JVC XL-Z674BK. I must say that a pleasant surprise awaited us. No less pleasant impression was...
JVC XLZ-441 CD-player
Hallelujah! A CD player that isn't black. The XLZ-441 shows a little more styling finesse than usual for a budget level product from the ultra conservative House of Japan (Hi-fi) Inc, though when the thin disc tray rolls out of its central location, it is difficult to avoid thinking of a giant tongue...
Hallelujah! A CD player that isn't black. The XLZ-441 shows a little more styling finesse than usual for a budget level product from the ultra conservative House of Japan (Hi-fi) Inc, though when the thin disc tray rolls out of its central location, it is difficult to avoid thinking of a giant tongue...
Kenwood DP-1060 CD-player
One of the main advantages of this model is its cost. The sound is somewhat artificial, low frequency sound nice treble a bit lacking, the overtones are heard not very good. CD-player is very good. The player offers a synchronized connection to the tape deck. There is a mode Edit mode and Space, which...
One of the main advantages of this model is its cost. The sound is somewhat artificial, low frequency sound nice treble a bit lacking, the overtones are heard not very good. CD-player is very good. The player offers a synchronized connection to the tape deck. There is a mode Edit mode and Space, which...
Kenwood DP-3050 CD-player
The DP-3050 CD player is a clear example of how the desire of manufacturers to create a device with as original a design as possible diverges from the requirements for ease of operation. Here we are talking about a real anti-design. Although the operation of the device is clear enough, the low positioning...
The DP-3050 CD player is a clear example of how the desire of manufacturers to create a device with as original a design as possible diverges from the requirements for ease of operation. Here we are talking about a real anti-design. Although the operation of the device is clear enough, the low positioning...
Kenwood DP-3080 CD-player
This CD player, in terms of mechanics, is typical of the team under test. The disc drive in the DP-3080 is very similar to those used in models of this price group. The head is located on swiveling rails, which are lowered during loading and take a horizontal position during playback. From the "interactive"...
This CD player, in terms of mechanics, is typical of the team under test. The disc drive in the DP-3080 is very similar to those used in models of this price group. The head is located on swiveling rails, which are lowered during loading and take a horizontal position during playback. From the "interactive"...
Kenwood DP-4090 CD-player
Unusual apparatus according to many criteria. Let's start with the most visible - dimensions. By volume of the space, displaced from apartments potential buyer of the models considered cd-player Kenwood DP-4090 will take first place. It is difficult to imagine what guided developers housed in more appropriate...
Unusual apparatus according to many criteria. Let's start with the most visible - dimensions. By volume of the space, displaced from apartments potential buyer of the models considered cd-player Kenwood DP-4090 will take first place. It is difficult to imagine what guided developers housed in more appropriate...
Kenwood DP-5030 CD-player
Roll every CD player in the universe into a single, average one and you have the DP-5030, anonymity incarnate. Even the name implies it. That doesn't stop it being well made, though. The loading drawer, which slows up near the end of its travel, is a particularly neat touch, and so is the dimming calendar...
Roll every CD player in the universe into a single, average one and you have the DP-5030, anonymity incarnate. Even the name implies it. That doesn't stop it being well made, though. The loading drawer, which slows up near the end of its travel, is a particularly neat touch, and so is the dimming calendar...
KENWOOD DP-5060 CD-player
The only thing that I frankly did not like about this model was the unusual location of the button for opening the loading compartment. However, this is a matter of habit. The functionality is very rich, although most of the modes can only be activated by remote control. The technical parameters are...
The only thing that I frankly did not like about this model was the unusual location of the button for opening the loading compartment. However, this is a matter of habit. The functionality is very rich, although most of the modes can only be activated by remote control. The technical parameters are...
Kenwood DP-7030 CD-player
In contrast with companies like Sony, Technics or Philips, Kenwood is not a true corporate giant. For this reason, it is not always able to crack on at the leading edge of technology, but when the company does get to grips with a new system - in this instance, bitstream conversion - you can be sure the...
In contrast with companies like Sony, Technics or Philips, Kenwood is not a true corporate giant. For this reason, it is not always able to crack on at the leading edge of technology, but when the company does get to grips with a new system - in this instance, bitstream conversion - you can be sure the...
Kenwood DP-7060 CD-player
In the apparatus 60 Series Kenwood support line of proprietary design, consciously using repetitive elements. And in the DP-7060 is, for example, a group of buttons control the basic functions of the display and the lack of musical calendar. Among other differences need to note the presence on the back...
In the apparatus 60 Series Kenwood support line of proprietary design, consciously using repetitive elements. And in the DP-7060 is, for example, a group of buttons control the basic functions of the display and the lack of musical calendar. Among other differences need to note the presence on the back...
Krell SACD Standard CD-player
A number of design features distinguishes this device among its similar ones. This is a body designed according to the "chassis in the chassis" principle, a "reconstructing converter" with four preset modes developed by the company's specialists. Finally, analogue output stages operating in pure A class...
A number of design features distinguishes this device among its similar ones. This is a body designed according to the "chassis in the chassis" principle, a "reconstructing converter" with four preset modes developed by the company's specialists. Finally, analogue output stages operating in pure A class...
Luxman D-117 CD-player
The D-117 is Luxman's flagship Compact Disc player. As such, it employs four-times oversampling with a combination of digital and steep analog filtering (the latter fifth-order Butterworth), in conjunction with a laser-trimmed ladder-type digital-to-analog converter (DAC) credited with exceptional decoding...
The D-117 is Luxman's flagship Compact Disc player. As such, it employs four-times oversampling with a combination of digital and steep analog filtering (the latter fifth-order Butterworth), in conjunction with a laser-trimmed ladder-type digital-to-analog converter (DAC) credited with exceptional decoding...
Luxman D-225 CD-player
Devices, branded designation of which begins with digit 2, differ from traditional ones not only by the central design of faceplate but also such small things as the shape of buttons. But all branded filling, ideologically defining the brand awareness, is the same including low-noise power Star Circuit...
Devices, branded designation of which begins with digit 2, differ from traditional ones not only by the central design of faceplate but also such small things as the shape of buttons. But all branded filling, ideologically defining the brand awareness, is the same including low-noise power Star Circuit...
Luxman D-321 CD-player
The Luxman D 321 player does not stand out among others in appearance. Player control is intuitive. The processing of user-enabled modes is somewhat slow. The functionality is relatively narrow. The indicator is very clear. The Luxman D 321 player is equipped with an indicator switch and has the quietest...
The Luxman D 321 player does not stand out among others in appearance. Player control is intuitive. The processing of user-enabled modes is somewhat slow. The functionality is relatively narrow. The indicator is very clear. The Luxman D 321 player is equipped with an indicator switch and has the quietest...
Luxman D-355 CD-player
The devices of 300 series, like all equipment of Luxman, are released in two available color designs: black and gold. We had the device in black in our test.Like other players of 300 series, an improved single-bit technology of DAC is used in D-355. Overcoming the disadvantages of earlier solutions of...
The devices of 300 series, like all equipment of Luxman, are released in two available color designs: black and gold. We had the device in black in our test.Like other players of 300 series, an improved single-bit technology of DAC is used in D-355. Overcoming the disadvantages of earlier solutions of...
Magnat MCD-450 CD-player
Magnat MCD-450 belongs to the 400th series of stereo components, which also includes an integrated amplifier and an FM tuner. The player was designed as a classic digital source, intended only for playing CD-Audio discs, so it was decided to refuse support for compressed audio files. The player is assembled...
Magnat MCD-450 belongs to the 400th series of stereo components, which also includes an integrated amplifier and an FM tuner. The player was designed as a classic digital source, intended only for playing CD-Audio discs, so it was decided to refuse support for compressed audio files. The player is assembled...
Magnat MCD-850 CD-player
The device is assembled on the strong chassis and has an uncluttered front panel of 8mm solid aluminum plate. Looks very solid and heavy metal remote control, which is different and not a poor functionality (even with a regulated volume of the built-in telephone amplifier). Readout mechanism outfitted...
The device is assembled on the strong chassis and has an uncluttered front panel of 8mm solid aluminum plate. Looks very solid and heavy metal remote control, which is different and not a poor functionality (even with a regulated volume of the built-in telephone amplifier). Readout mechanism outfitted...
Marantz CD 67 CD-player
This model was released by the company to replace the CD 63. In this player everything is familiar and recognizable - from the color of the indicator, the brightness of which can be adjusted with the remote (four levels of brightness), and the front panel buttons to the simultaneous remote volume control...
This model was released by the company to replace the CD 63. In this player everything is familiar and recognizable - from the color of the indicator, the brightness of which can be adjusted with the remote (four levels of brightness), and the front panel buttons to the simultaneous remote volume control...
Marantz CD-17 mkIII CD-player
Marantz CD-17 appeared in 1995. However, the manufacturer continues to improve this already cool model with enviable persistence. Is the release of its third modification caused by just a desire to keep up with fashionable technologies that are indirectly related to sound quality? MkIII version, according...
Marantz CD-17 appeared in 1995. However, the manufacturer continues to improve this already cool model with enviable persistence. Is the release of its third modification caused by just a desire to keep up with fashionable technologies that are indirectly related to sound quality? MkIII version, according...
Marantz CD-45 CD-player
This Marantz CD-45 is very clearly based on the lightweight budget-priced Philips CD150, with considerable enthusiasm. It even has the same UK retail price of £229 (though I hear that the CD 150 has in the meantime come down to £199.95) but there are minor differences in the layout and scope...
This Marantz CD-45 is very clearly based on the lightweight budget-priced Philips CD150, with considerable enthusiasm. It even has the same UK retail price of £229 (though I hear that the CD 150 has in the meantime come down to £199.95) but there are minor differences in the layout and scope...
Marantz CD-46 CD-player
Marantz CD-46 is a twin of Philips CD721. The main difference is in the design of the faceplate - the enlarged display window, a smooth plane of the panel and traditional for Marantz gold in the graph instead of silver traditional for Philips. To our mind, the variant from Marantz is more elaborated....
Marantz CD-46 is a twin of Philips CD721. The main difference is in the design of the faceplate - the enlarged display window, a smooth plane of the panel and traditional for Marantz gold in the graph instead of silver traditional for Philips. To our mind, the variant from Marantz is more elaborated....
Marantz CD-48 CD-player
To date, Bitstream single-bit converters can be considered optimal in terms of a combination of price, reliability, uncoloredness and musicality. The sound of the Marantz CD-48 cd player is soft, "commercial". The details are not very worked out, but there is a feeling that this is how it was intended...
To date, Bitstream single-bit converters can be considered optimal in terms of a combination of price, reliability, uncoloredness and musicality. The sound of the Marantz CD-48 cd player is soft, "commercial". The details are not very worked out, but there is a feeling that this is how it was intended...
Marantz CD-53 mkII CD-player
This model is one of legends of the company. Surely it is not so popular like CD-63 but was produced in several series, and now finally there is mk II. A calling message "diSC" appears immediately after turning on: why did you turn on but didn't give a disc? There is such spelling because the segments...
This model is one of legends of the company. Surely it is not so popular like CD-63 but was produced in several series, and now finally there is mk II. A calling message "diSC" appears immediately after turning on: why did you turn on but didn't give a disc? There is such spelling because the segments...
Marantz CD-63 mkII K.I. Signature CD-player
This player, which created a real mess among audiophiles, isn't needed to be presented to our audience. Would a duck swim? By sound quality these quite inexpensive and available models saucily flied in the face of the devices standing 2 times and much more expensive. A copper plate graved with K.I.Signature...
This player, which created a real mess among audiophiles, isn't needed to be presented to our audience. Would a duck swim? By sound quality these quite inexpensive and available models saucily flied in the face of the devices standing 2 times and much more expensive. A copper plate graved with K.I.Signature...
MARANTZ CD-63SE CD-player
Marantz CD players are very popular. The tested model represents the standard series of Marantz devices, which is characterized by a very nice design and does not overwhelm the user with a powerful body. The good quality of the player is due to the fact that the device's chassis is manufactured by Philips....
Marantz CD players are very popular. The tested model represents the standard series of Marantz devices, which is characterized by a very nice design and does not overwhelm the user with a powerful body. The good quality of the player is due to the fact that the device's chassis is manufactured by Philips....
Marantz CD-94II CD-player
The original CD-94 was released in 1987, and the Mk II was introduced a couple of years later, making it positively geriatric by today's world of tomorrow's world players. This is no bitstream player, but a multi-bit design using the highest grade of Philips TDA1541 DAC, doubled up in a differential...
The original CD-94 was released in 1987, and the Mk II was introduced a couple of years later, making it positively geriatric by today's world of tomorrow's world players. This is no bitstream player, but a multi-bit design using the highest grade of Philips TDA1541 DAC, doubled up in a differential...
Marantz CD5001 CD-player
If we focus only on the exterior, we have a typical Marantz - the design of this brand is quite charismatic, even a little old-fashioned, but it is impossible to confuse with anything. The front panel is made of an aluminum plate, but the chassis itself, like the upper casing, is stamped. It doesn't...
If we focus only on the exterior, we have a typical Marantz - the design of this brand is quite charismatic, even a little old-fashioned, but it is impossible to confuse with anything. The front panel is made of an aluminum plate, but the chassis itself, like the upper casing, is stamped. It doesn't...
Marantz CD5003 CD-player
Marantz CD5003, in addition to usual CDs, can play the currently popular mp3 and WMA formats. This is plenty justified - having such a player, a beginner music lover will be able to gradually switch from "compressed" music to better quality. The digital path of the player is based on the well-known...
Marantz CD5003, in addition to usual CDs, can play the currently popular mp3 and WMA formats. This is plenty justified - having such a player, a beginner music lover will be able to gradually switch from "compressed" music to better quality. The digital path of the player is based on the well-known...
Marantz CD5004 CD-player
CD5004 is the most affordable among the players of the company. The digital part is based on the multibit delta/sigma CS4392 DAC manufactured by Cirrus Logic. By modern standards the chip is inexpensive, but it can provide a very decent sound quality. The branded amplification modules HDAM-SA2 are traditionally...
CD5004 is the most affordable among the players of the company. The digital part is based on the multibit delta/sigma CS4392 DAC manufactured by Cirrus Logic. By modern standards the chip is inexpensive, but it can provide a very decent sound quality. The branded amplification modules HDAM-SA2 are traditionally...
Marantz CD5400 CD-player
"Maranz" company doesn't hasten to leave the sector of stereophonic Hi-Fi apparatus as many Japanese producers already did. Moreover it is one of few companies which tries to strengthen its positions not only in the field of High End but also in the segment of inexpensive, component audio technique....
"Maranz" company doesn't hasten to leave the sector of stereophonic Hi-Fi apparatus as many Japanese producers already did. Moreover it is one of few companies which tries to strengthen its positions not only in the field of High End but also in the segment of inexpensive, component audio technique....
Marantz CD6000 OSE CD-player
This device bearing on itself a brand of "Original Special Edition" among competitors makes impression of one of the most serious. Decent weight in 5,6 kg (for the budgetary technique it much) says that developers didn't save "iron" for achievement of high sound characteristics, so, for certain in CD6000...
This device bearing on itself a brand of "Original Special Edition" among competitors makes impression of one of the most serious. Decent weight in 5,6 kg (for the budgetary technique it much) says that developers didn't save "iron" for achievement of high sound characteristics, so, for certain in CD6000...
Marantz CD6003 CD-player
The legendary Japanese brand Marantz is represented in the test by a relatively inexpensive CD6003 player. In the hierarchy of the company, this model takes place in a relatively "budget" sector and is positioned as a good solution for reasonable money. The player is assembled on a rigid metal chassis...
The legendary Japanese brand Marantz is represented in the test by a relatively inexpensive CD6003 player. In the hierarchy of the company, this model takes place in a relatively "budget" sector and is positioned as a good solution for reasonable money. The player is assembled on a rigid metal chassis...
Marantz CD7300 CD-player
Big display - informative and well-to-read from a distance (truly this can't be concerned to its music calendar with little symbols) - takes all central part. The player displays not only time of playing and the number of a track but also the name of album and compositions if a disc is loaded from CD-Text....
Big display - informative and well-to-read from a distance (truly this can't be concerned to its music calendar with little symbols) - takes all central part. The player displays not only time of playing and the number of a track but also the name of album and compositions if a disc is loaded from CD-Text....
Marantz SA-14S1 CD-player
The legendary Ken Ishiwata, the official Ambassador of the brand Marantz in all countries of the world, thinks that music is the highest and the noblest art. Music really appeals to the feelings; to my mind, it is the only art of abstract arts, which has the right to exist. You just need to bring it...
The legendary Ken Ishiwata, the official Ambassador of the brand Marantz in all countries of the world, thinks that music is the highest and the noblest art. Music really appeals to the feelings; to my mind, it is the only art of abstract arts, which has the right to exist. You just need to bring it...
Marantz SA-15S2 CD-player
Marantz SA-15S2 can serve as a model for other manufacturers. Build quality is precise, materials are the best, and the design is effective, with blue backlight. And there are no signs of savings. SA-15S2 has dual chassis, front panel is cut as if from a solid aluminum plate, DM-10 mechanism is self-engineered....
Marantz SA-15S2 can serve as a model for other manufacturers. Build quality is precise, materials are the best, and the design is effective, with blue backlight. And there are no signs of savings. SA-15S2 has dual chassis, front panel is cut as if from a solid aluminum plate, DM-10 mechanism is self-engineered....
Marantz SA7001 CD-player
In 2006, following the results of the vote of magazines from the European Association EISA, particularly this player became the winner. The indisputable advantages of Marantz SA7001 include the possibility of listening to SA-CD. The digital path of SA7001 is built on a "multistandard" (supports both...
In 2006, following the results of the vote of magazines from the European Association EISA, particularly this player became the winner. The indisputable advantages of Marantz SA7001 include the possibility of listening to SA-CD. The digital path of SA7001 is built on a "multistandard" (supports both...
Marantz SA7003 CD-player
Marantz SA7003 player was designed for high-quality playback of a wide variety of media. It plays SACD (stereo), regular CDs and CDs with mp3 or WMA music files. SA7003 uses a new Zylon mechanism, created specifically for the above mentioned media and to be less sensitive to external vibrations. At the...
Marantz SA7003 player was designed for high-quality playback of a wide variety of media. It plays SACD (stereo), regular CDs and CDs with mp3 or WMA music files. SA7003 uses a new Zylon mechanism, created specifically for the above mentioned media and to be less sensitive to external vibrations. At the...
Maranz CD-62 CD-player
Not so long ago the announcement of a new Marantz CD player would be greeted with eager anticipation, particularly if it was a 'breathed-on' version of its parent company's (Philips) machine. But the company once described as the CD jewel in Philips' crown has become a little jaded over the last year...
Not so long ago the announcement of a new Marantz CD player would be greeted with eager anticipation, particularly if it was a 'breathed-on' version of its parent company's (Philips) machine. But the company once described as the CD jewel in Philips' crown has become a little jaded over the last year...
McIntosh MCD1100 CD-player
Masthead in the company's catalog McIntosh Laboratory source MCD1100 placed on chip DAC, revered for many fans of high-resolution records for the most promising - Sabre32 Reference Audio DAC ES9018. Eight 32-bit DAC architecture HyperStream, patented by ESS Technology, used in the symmetric inclusion...
Masthead in the company's catalog McIntosh Laboratory source MCD1100 placed on chip DAC, revered for many fans of high-resolution records for the most promising - Sabre32 Reference Audio DAC ES9018. Eight 32-bit DAC architecture HyperStream, patented by ESS Technology, used in the symmetric inclusion...
Meridian G08.2 CD-player
The MCD was Meridian's first ever Compact Disc player, audaciously launched as the world's first such specialist hi-fi machine back in 1984. I'm not sure if Philips and/or Marantz would agree, given that it was a lightly tuned CD100/CD63 (which was certainly no bad thing), but it nevertheless set the...
The MCD was Meridian's first ever Compact Disc player, audaciously launched as the world's first such specialist hi-fi machine back in 1984. I'm not sure if Philips and/or Marantz would agree, given that it was a lightly tuned CD100/CD63 (which was certainly no bad thing), but it nevertheless set the...
Micromega Logic CD-player
If the true art of industrial design has more to do with how good you can make an inexpensive product than how expensive you can make a good one, French CD player manufacturer Micromega has arrived in the real world rather sooner than some of its 'high-end' rivals with the Logic. Ironically, while...
If the true art of industrial design has more to do with how good you can make an inexpensive product than how expensive you can make a good one, French CD player manufacturer Micromega has arrived in the real world rather sooner than some of its 'high-end' rivals with the Logic. Ironically, while...
Music Hall CD15.2 CD-player
Music Hall engineers took several years to create this player. The result of hard work was a massive (almost six kilos of weight) player, performed in classical proportions. The transport mechanism occupies the right side of the case, and to the left there is an LCD-display showing all the current information...
Music Hall engineers took several years to create this player. The result of hard work was a massive (almost six kilos of weight) player, performed in classical proportions. The transport mechanism occupies the right side of the case, and to the left there is an LCD-display showing all the current information...
Music Hall CD35.2 CD-player
Music Hall CD35.2 player is based on the same chassis as in the famous CD25, but the key parts have been upgraded. First of all, the transport has been updated - now the player has a high-current Blue Tiger loader from the Australian Stream Unlimited. The second significant novelty concerns the digital...
Music Hall CD35.2 player is based on the same chassis as in the famous CD25, but the key parts have been upgraded. First of all, the transport has been updated - now the player has a high-current Blue Tiger loader from the Australian Stream Unlimited. The second significant novelty concerns the digital...
Musical Fidelity A1008 CD Pro CD-player
The player, produced by British Musical Fidelity, is an upgraded version of A1008. The main difference between the Pro version and the usual one is in the use of Philips CD-Pro2 transport, which at one time was created as an industrial standard. It has an open spindle without loading mechanism, its own...
The player, produced by British Musical Fidelity, is an upgraded version of A1008. The main difference between the Pro version and the usual one is in the use of Philips CD-Pro2 transport, which at one time was created as an industrial standard. It has an open spindle without loading mechanism, its own...
Musical Fidelity Elektra E60 CD-player
Piano lacquer of the player's front panel, repeatedly pierced by the cones of buttons, habitually shows the belonging to the company - Musical Fidelity. Modern technologies, which are presented in E60 by "Bitstream" DAC and analog filter with eight times upsampling, are supplemented by active four-pole...
Piano lacquer of the player's front panel, repeatedly pierced by the cones of buttons, habitually shows the belonging to the company - Musical Fidelity. Modern technologies, which are presented in E60 by "Bitstream" DAC and analog filter with eight times upsampling, are supplemented by active four-pole...
Musical Fidelity M3CD CD-player
All metal case has a matte finish, which is now fashionable to put on expensive SUVs, two horizontal bevel and anodized nameplate logo line - that's all the decorations. Apparently, the designers believe that bred player, as opposed to the child should be heard but not seen. M3CD equipped with good transport...
All metal case has a matte finish, which is now fashionable to put on expensive SUVs, two horizontal bevel and anodized nameplate logo line - that's all the decorations. Apparently, the designers believe that bred player, as opposed to the child should be heard but not seen. M3CD equipped with good transport...
Musical Fidelity M6CD/DAC CD-player
Already from the model's name it becomes clear that the functionality of this device is not limited only by the playback of CDs. Musical Fidelity M6CD/DAC found a place for a high-end DAC with USB support. The original transport mechanism with a metal tray is located on the right side of the case, to...
Already from the model's name it becomes clear that the functionality of this device is not limited only by the playback of CDs. Musical Fidelity M6CD/DAC found a place for a high-end DAC with USB support. The original transport mechanism with a metal tray is located on the right side of the case, to...
Musical Fidelity X-RAY v3 CD-player
It seems that the success of Cyrus competitors does not give piece to the British company Musical Fidelity - that particular think arises when looking at the units of X series. The design, of course, is absolutely different, but the concept is the same: the advanced audiophile electronic filing is placed...
It seems that the success of Cyrus competitors does not give piece to the British company Musical Fidelity - that particular think arises when looking at the units of X series. The design, of course, is absolutely different, but the concept is the same: the advanced audiophile electronic filing is placed...
Musical Fidelity X-RAY V8 CD-player
The player and supply unit are created in united style, but they have different sizes, so it wouldn't be aesthetically to put them upon one another. The faceplate of the player is made of silver and grey aluminum and is added by LCD-display with blue indication - if you look directly at the display it...
The player and supply unit are created in united style, but they have different sizes, so it wouldn't be aesthetically to put them upon one another. The faceplate of the player is made of silver and grey aluminum and is added by LCD-display with blue indication - if you look directly at the display it...
Myryad MXC6000 CD-player
Workmanship and design, I was pleased. Devices from Britain on the background of "Japanese" look often primitive and sometimes clumsy, but this is not about MXC6000 say - something elegant. At the rear is worth a few slots tires My-Link extended "multiroom" control - here's another item, indirectly indicating...
Workmanship and design, I was pleased. Devices from Britain on the background of "Japanese" look often primitive and sometimes clumsy, but this is not about MXC6000 say - something elegant. At the rear is worth a few slots tires My-Link extended "multiroom" control - here's another item, indirectly indicating...
NAD 510 CD-player
CD player NAD 510 in all parameters emphasizes that music is in the first place. Visibility and ease of control, traditionally typical for the company's devices, is logically combined together not only in the appearance but also in the schematics. For example, we can refer to the latter a single-beam...
CD player NAD 510 in all parameters emphasizes that music is in the first place. Visibility and ease of control, traditionally typical for the company's devices, is logically combined together not only in the appearance but also in the schematics. For example, we can refer to the latter a single-beam...
NAD 512 CD-player
The branded belonging of the 512 is recognized due to the compact panel design with a minimal set of controls. All the missing elements are compensated with the remote control. However, again in accordance with the concept of the NAD Company there are no functions related to the editing of the recording....
The branded belonging of the 512 is recognized due to the compact panel design with a minimal set of controls. All the missing elements are compensated with the remote control. However, again in accordance with the concept of the NAD Company there are no functions related to the editing of the recording....
NAD 514 CD-player
NAD is famous for its unusual product design and unusual design philosophy. However, the company is now less likely to adhere to the previously adopted principle, which was to provide high quality at the lowest price (especially this applies to price). However, the principle of a certain moderation of...
NAD is famous for its unusual product design and unusual design philosophy. However, the company is now less likely to adhere to the previously adopted principle, which was to provide high quality at the lowest price (especially this applies to price). However, the principle of a certain moderation of...
NAD 517 CD-player
The English company NAD remains true to its principles in the design development of equipment. A typical example is the NAD 517 CD player, which is made in the best ascetic traditions of technical design. NAD 517 is a carousel type and is able to fit 5 discs in its carousel. Unlike the previous model...
The English company NAD remains true to its principles in the design development of equipment. A typical example is the NAD 517 CD player, which is made in the best ascetic traditions of technical design. NAD 517 is a carousel type and is able to fit 5 discs in its carousel. Unlike the previous model...
NAD 5425 CD-player
CD player is a cleverly engineered design built around a MASH converter. MASH was the first low bit technique ever used in domestic CD players, and it owes its genesis to Technics who developed the hardware in conjunction with Japan's telecommunications industry. The 5425's circuit topology is NAD's...
CD player is a cleverly engineered design built around a MASH converter. MASH was the first low bit technique ever used in domestic CD players, and it owes its genesis to Technics who developed the hardware in conjunction with Japan's telecommunications industry. The 5425's circuit topology is NAD's...
NAD C515 CD-player
NAD offers several CD-players for different cost, and C515 is one of the most affordable among them. Nevertheless, it has a full range of functionality, including currently important playback of mp3 and WMA files. Despite the modest price tag, the device is equipped with a modern DAC (delta/sigma with...
NAD offers several CD-players for different cost, and C515 is one of the most affordable among them. Nevertheless, it has a full range of functionality, including currently important playback of mp3 and WMA files. Despite the modest price tag, the device is equipped with a modern DAC (delta/sigma with...
NAD C521BEE CD-player
Many people, including us, are already used to the inconspicuous design of NAD components. Imagine our surprise when we unpacked the device with the front panel, which was coldly but stylishly cast with titanium. In all other respects, NAD stayed the same: a minimal set of controls on the front panel,...
Many people, including us, are already used to the inconspicuous design of NAD components. Imagine our surprise when we unpacked the device with the front panel, which was coldly but stylishly cast with titanium. In all other respects, NAD stayed the same: a minimal set of controls on the front panel,...
NAD C525BEE CD-player
As is known to all self-respecting audiophiles letters in the name of BEE NAD models indicate that to them a hand Bjorn Erik Edvardsen himself (Bjorn Erik Edvardsen). He began working with the company in 1970, creating a legendary amplifier NAD 3020. He now holds the position of director of development,...
As is known to all self-respecting audiophiles letters in the name of BEE NAD models indicate that to them a hand Bjorn Erik Edvardsen himself (Bjorn Erik Edvardsen). He began working with the company in 1970, creating a legendary amplifier NAD 3020. He now holds the position of director of development,...
NAD C542 CD-player
The new NAD C542 is what the automotive press would call a "facelift." They took the C541i, which managed to excel more than once in the tests of mid-range players, slightly changed the finish, improved the remote control (now the player is equipped with a remote control with large buttons and an extended...
The new NAD C542 is what the automotive press would call a "facelift." They took the C541i, which managed to excel more than once in the tests of mid-range players, slightly changed the finish, improved the remote control (now the player is equipped with a remote control with large buttons and an extended...
NAD C545BEE CD-player
The appearance of NAD C545 is no longer as conservative and unshowy as before, but while maintaining a recognizable corporate style, the designers managed to make it more animated. The player is a creatively redesigned version of the very successful NAD C542, which has received many prestigious awards...
The appearance of NAD C545 is no longer as conservative and unshowy as before, but while maintaining a recognizable corporate style, the designers managed to make it more animated. The player is a creatively redesigned version of the very successful NAD C542, which has received many prestigious awards...
NAD C546BEE CD-player
The numbers are confusing - I've never understood hi-fi manufacturers' propensity for attaching numerals to their products, instead of proper names. NAD's system goes back decades, and some of those numbers on its integrated amps have become classic, like "3020". The C546BEE, however, has a shorter pedigree,...
The numbers are confusing - I've never understood hi-fi manufacturers' propensity for attaching numerals to their products, instead of proper names. NAD's system goes back decades, and some of those numbers on its integrated amps have become classic, like "3020". The C546BEE, however, has a shorter pedigree,...
NAD C565BEE CD-player
Long ago NAD got us used to the fact that there are few products equal by quality/price ratio. And C565BEE seems to be a particularly good buy due to the following. Although this player does not support super formats, the range of its capabilities is much wider than in other music players. NAD C565BEE...
Long ago NAD got us used to the fact that there are few products equal by quality/price ratio. And C565BEE seems to be a particularly good buy due to the following. Although this player does not support super formats, the range of its capabilities is much wider than in other music players. NAD C565BEE...
Naim CDX2 CD-player
Naim traditionally does not announce many important parameters; however, it is known that the company always very thoughtfully approaches to the problems of power, shielding, noise immunity and mechanical reliability of the structure. Naim CDX2 uses improved transport, the creators of which have made...
Naim traditionally does not announce many important parameters; however, it is known that the company always very thoughtfully approaches to the problems of power, shielding, noise immunity and mechanical reliability of the structure. Naim CDX2 uses improved transport, the creators of which have made...
NEC CD-810 CD-player
The no-nonsense quality that characterizes NEC designs is much in evidence in the CD-810. It's a solid performer that is dignified in both styling and behavior. The features appear to have been soberly considered, and, despite the unusual nature of some of them, the impression is not one of glitziness....
The no-nonsense quality that characterizes NEC designs is much in evidence in the CD-810. It's a solid performer that is dignified in both styling and behavior. The features appear to have been soberly considered, and, despite the unusual nature of some of them, the impression is not one of glitziness....
Norma Audio Revo CDP-1R CD-player
Norma Audio Revo CDP-1R (the last letter in the name means Reference) - equipped with a classic combination of two 24-bit multibit DAC Burr-Brown PCM 1704 and DF1706 digital filter with 8-times oversampling. Here there is also a user to select the slope of the digital filter (implemented using the internal...
Norma Audio Revo CDP-1R (the last letter in the name means Reference) - equipped with a classic combination of two 24-bit multibit DAC Burr-Brown PCM 1704 and DF1706 digital filter with 8-times oversampling. Here there is also a user to select the slope of the digital filter (implemented using the internal...
Onkyo C-1VL CD-player
Not need to be a great expert in Hi-Fi, to the player Onkyo C-1VL recognize typical Japanese. So make the technique only in the Land of the Rising Sun: profile polished bezel, information display, control buttons machined, nickel-plated cap even in non-standard screws. The device is equipped with a remote...
Not need to be a great expert in Hi-Fi, to the player Onkyo C-1VL recognize typical Japanese. So make the technique only in the Land of the Rising Sun: profile polished bezel, information display, control buttons machined, nickel-plated cap even in non-standard screws. The device is equipped with a remote...
Onkyo C-722 CD-player
For today's test, we chose the Onkyo C-722. Although this CD player was designed to work with Onkyo's 720 Series Component System, it can be used on its own with any other Hi-Fi components. Therefore, the appearance of this player in our test is quite justified and understandable. So, the "baby" Onkyo,...
For today's test, we chose the Onkyo C-722. Although this CD player was designed to work with Onkyo's 720 Series Component System, it can be used on its own with any other Hi-Fi components. Therefore, the appearance of this player in our test is quite justified and understandable. So, the "baby" Onkyo,...
Onkyo C-S5VL CD-player
We start the acquaintance with Onkyo C-S5VL CD player from a surprising fact. Something that seemed to be impossible not long ago, now is easily combined in one player. We speak about simultaneous support of audiophile SACD format and also compressed mp3 files and WMA - everything in accordance with...
We start the acquaintance with Onkyo C-S5VL CD player from a surprising fact. Something that seemed to be impossible not long ago, now is easily combined in one player. We speak about simultaneous support of audiophile SACD format and also compressed mp3 files and WMA - everything in accordance with...
Onkyo DX-7110 CD-player
The single-bit converter used in this turntable, manufactured by Onkyo, is called PWM ACCUPULSE. The device impresses with the elaborate and well thought-out indication of all the activated functions, which are more than in many other models. For example, the switching on of the pause mode is indicated...
The single-bit converter used in this turntable, manufactured by Onkyo, is called PWM ACCUPULSE. The device impresses with the elaborate and well thought-out indication of all the activated functions, which are more than in many other models. For example, the switching on of the pause mode is indicated...
Onkyo DX-7211 CD-player
Onkyo player like all the equipment of this company is a gift for the lovers, who are tired of black bricks. The player has the traditional design with asymmetric arrangement of tray of load. The first thing, which user faces, is tray of load. And in this case its construction is very gentle. The sequence,...
Onkyo player like all the equipment of this company is a gift for the lovers, who are tired of black bricks. The player has the traditional design with asymmetric arrangement of tray of load. The first thing, which user faces, is tray of load. And in this case its construction is very gentle. The sequence,...
Onkyo DX-7310 CD-player
There is always something exceptionally proprietary about Onkyo hardware. And the DX-7310 is certainly no exception in this sense. The PWM ACCUPULSE single bit converter used in this CD player is a development of the company. A pleasant impression is left by the elaborate and thoughtful indication of...
There is always something exceptionally proprietary about Onkyo hardware. And the DX-7310 is certainly no exception in this sense. The PWM ACCUPULSE single bit converter used in this CD player is a development of the company. A pleasant impression is left by the elaborate and thoughtful indication of...
Onkyo DX-7333 CD-player
Onkyo is a typical Japanese company. It cannot boast of the fact that it is included in the top ten or twenty of the largest manufacturers of electronics, but it has other capital - more than 50 years history of production of high-end audio equipment. Due to the exceptional reliability of its equipment,...
Onkyo is a typical Japanese company. It cannot boast of the fact that it is included in the top ten or twenty of the largest manufacturers of electronics, but it has other capital - more than 50 years history of production of high-end audio equipment. Due to the exceptional reliability of its equipment,...
Onkyo DX-G10 CD-player
One word best describes Onkyo's DX-G10 Compact Disc player: "imposing." We hasten to add that this description does not apply to the controls, which are as easy to use as those of most other CD players. Instead, what impresses us is the solidity and conservatism-with one exception-of the unit's design...
One word best describes Onkyo's DX-G10 Compact Disc player: "imposing." We hasten to add that this description does not apply to the controls, which are as easy to use as those of most other CD players. Instead, what impresses us is the solidity and conservatism-with one exception-of the unit's design...
Parasound C/DP-1000 CD-player
The American company Parasound is famous for its two-unit CD players. Such professional approach was applied by Parasound during the development of a "cheap" budget two-block CD-player, consisting of the C/DP-1000 transport and D/AC-1100 HD D/A converter. However, the C/DP-1000 transport unit is capable...
The American company Parasound is famous for its two-unit CD players. Such professional approach was applied by Parasound during the development of a "cheap" budget two-block CD-player, consisting of the C/DP-1000 transport and D/AC-1100 HD D/A converter. However, the C/DP-1000 transport unit is capable...
Parasound CD1 CD-player
Despite the typical hi-fi look, Parasound CD1 hides inside a real mini-computer on Linux, optimized for working with CDs. The developers gave the role of a reader to Sony Optiarc DVD-RW drive with unusual slot loading. Unlike simple CD-transports, computer mechanics allows multiple reading of information...
Despite the typical hi-fi look, Parasound CD1 hides inside a real mini-computer on Linux, optimized for working with CDs. The developers gave the role of a reader to Sony Optiarc DVD-RW drive with unusual slot loading. Unlike simple CD-transports, computer mechanics allows multiple reading of information...
Perreaux CD1 Prisma CD-player
According to the manufacturer, the components of the reference player CD1 Prisma carefully screened and tested for compatibility and stability. In addition, the components used are extremely audiophile character (resistors Roderstein, capacitors Black Gate). The unit cost Burr-Brown DACs with parameters...
According to the manufacturer, the components of the reference player CD1 Prisma carefully screened and tested for compatibility and stability. In addition, the components used are extremely audiophile character (resistors Roderstein, capacitors Black Gate). The unit cost Burr-Brown DACs with parameters...
Perreaux Silhouette SXCD CD-player
The same mini-blocks transport and DAC are connected to a computer flat trail. Reading data from the disk occurs at high speed, and double-buffered to reduce jitter, and in parallel, rather than sequentially. Further processing of the data involved in the chip Burr-Brown. Toroidal transformer for 36...
The same mini-blocks transport and DAC are connected to a computer flat trail. Reading data from the disk occurs at high speed, and double-buffered to reduce jitter, and in parallel, rather than sequentially. Further processing of the data involved in the chip Burr-Brown. Toroidal transformer for 36...
Philips CD 164 CD-player
You must admit that the player Philips CD 164 we were pleasantly surprised. With a very low price and use only their own standard cables it reproduces the sound of such high quality for which can not "blush" even more expensive players. The sound of this model Philips relatively soft, unobtrusive, making...
You must admit that the player Philips CD 164 we were pleasantly surprised. With a very low price and use only their own standard cables it reproduces the sound of such high quality for which can not "blush" even more expensive players. The sound of this model Philips relatively soft, unobtrusive, making...
Philips CD 692 CD-player
The design of the Philips CD 692 is in line with its price range. The front panel, made of plastic, is not very attractive. Functionality is standard. A pleasant surprise is the presence of a digital coaxial output, which is not often found in players in this price category. Control of the device is...
The design of the Philips CD 692 is in line with its price range. The front panel, made of plastic, is not very attractive. Functionality is standard. A pleasant surprise is the presence of a digital coaxial output, which is not often found in players in this price category. Control of the device is...
Philips CD604 CD-player
This is the least expensive full width component CD player to bear the Philips name. It is lightly built, but the deck looks well assembled and the controls feel as good as on players costing even three times as much. Features include a good quality display with a calendar type readout, random, intro...
This is the least expensive full width component CD player to bear the Philips name. It is lightly built, but the deck looks well assembled and the controls feel as good as on players costing even three times as much. Features include a good quality display with a calendar type readout, random, intro...
Philips CD721 CD-player
The models of the new 700-series have recently sprung up like from a horn of plenty. The CD721 takes the middle position in the new range of the company: the top model CD751 participated in our big test, and the simplest CD711 differs by the lack of an adjustable headphone output and remote control feature....
The models of the new 700-series have recently sprung up like from a horn of plenty. The CD721 takes the middle position in the new range of the company: the top model CD751 participated in our big test, and the simplest CD711 differs by the lack of an adjustable headphone output and remote control feature....
Philips CD751 CD-player
Of course, the player Philips Used conversion "bit stream". Novelty compared to other looks great set of messages. Immediately after the "READ" message on the display informs you about the beginning of the active player. In the absence of this disk will be so stated - "NO DISC", and if any will, as usual,...
Of course, the player Philips Used conversion "bit stream". Novelty compared to other looks great set of messages. Immediately after the "READ" message on the display informs you about the beginning of the active player. In the absence of this disk will be so stated - "NO DISC", and if any will, as usual,...
Philips CD850 mkII CD-player
Only a few weeks ago, I was unlucky enough to come across a friend's six year old CD player, which apparently cost £230 new and hailed from an obscure Far Eastern plant. The machine had that early Hong Kong look about it, with electronics that displayed the same kind of 'wing and a prayer' attitude...
Only a few weeks ago, I was unlucky enough to come across a friend's six year old CD player, which apparently cost £230 new and hailed from an obscure Far Eastern plant. The machine had that early Hong Kong look about it, with electronics that displayed the same kind of 'wing and a prayer' attitude...
Pioneer PD-203 CD-player
When listening to the test cd revealed that there are so-called "blind" region. Recent frequency did not differ clean sound, but the mids sounded good. Player Pioneer PD-203, however, got me interested in their appearance, as well as a very decent equipment. The device has a detachable indicator dark...
When listening to the test cd revealed that there are so-called "blind" region. Recent frequency did not differ clean sound, but the mids sounded good. Player Pioneer PD-203, however, got me interested in their appearance, as well as a very decent equipment. The device has a detachable indicator dark...
Pioneer PD-204 CD-player
The branded variant of one-bit converter, which has the name of PULSEFLOW, is used in Pioneer PD-204 player. This is the microcircuit, which implements the principle from Pioneer; others - from Sony. Headphones output is adjustable and the volume knob's position does not affect the level on the linear...
The branded variant of one-bit converter, which has the name of PULSEFLOW, is used in Pioneer PD-204 player. This is the microcircuit, which implements the principle from Pioneer; others - from Sony. Headphones output is adjustable and the volume knob's position does not affect the level on the linear...
Pioneer PD-306 CD-player
Soft sound, nice design, Legato Link, in a word, Pioneer. The Pioneer PD-306 cd player sounds interesting, probably thanks to the Legato Link. To picky listeners and lovers of analysis, the stereo image may seem blurry, but at the same time it has a depth and mystery that is inaccessible to most devices...
Soft sound, nice design, Legato Link, in a word, Pioneer. The Pioneer PD-306 cd player sounds interesting, probably thanks to the Legato Link. To picky listeners and lovers of analysis, the stereo image may seem blurry, but at the same time it has a depth and mystery that is inaccessible to most devices...
Pioneer PD-50 CD-player
This being a Japanese-made player, it's no surprise to find it's Super Audio CD compatible. Although SACD is in the twilight of its years as a format, it retains a strong following in Japan, so it makes sense to include it, plus there is still a number of excellent, small labels releasing the discs. The...
This being a Japanese-made player, it's no surprise to find it's Super Audio CD compatible. Although SACD is in the twilight of its years as a format, it retains a strong following in Japan, so it makes sense to include it, plus there is still a number of excellent, small labels releasing the discs. The...
Pioneer PD-8700 CD-player
What a cracking surprise this player turned out to be. Not least because pressing the eject key brings you face-to-face with a mini turntable platter (complete with rubber mat) instead of the usual CD loading drawer. Why the platter? Well, the basic idea is to avoid the little wobbles and resonances...
What a cracking surprise this player turned out to be. Not least because pressing the eject key brings you face-to-face with a mini turntable platter (complete with rubber mat) instead of the usual CD loading drawer. Why the platter? Well, the basic idea is to avoid the little wobbles and resonances...
Pioneer PD-91 CD-player
With its PD-91 Compact Disc player, Pioneer claims use of the "world's first true 18-bit D/A [digital-to-analog] converter." Even though the PD-91 has been scooped by another true 18-bit machine using the same converter chips, Pioneer's 18-bit entry does offer a measurable advance in the approach to...
With its PD-91 Compact Disc player, Pioneer claims use of the "world's first true 18-bit D/A [digital-to-analog] converter." Even though the PD-91 has been scooped by another true 18-bit machine using the same converter chips, Pioneer's 18-bit entry does offer a measurable advance in the approach to...
Pioneer PD-9700 CD-player
Some £400 plus players are respectable pieces of engineering by any standards. This is the case with this relatively trim looking heavyweight, which includes extensive antiresonance measures and sits on five feet. The headline feature, however, is the so-called 'Stable Platter Mechanism' in which...
Some £400 plus players are respectable pieces of engineering by any standards. This is the case with this relatively trim looking heavyweight, which includes extensive antiresonance measures and sits on five feet. The headline feature, however, is the so-called 'Stable Platter Mechanism' in which...
Pioneer PD-D9MK2-K CD-player
Pioneer, refusing to release televisions, has focused on audio equipment, and particularly pleased that in his catalog began to appear serious stereo component. In this case, start from scratch does not have to - in the new rulers continued the traditions established in the golden years of Hi-Fi. Forty...
Pioneer, refusing to release televisions, has focused on audio equipment, and particularly pleased that in his catalog began to appear serious stereo component. In this case, start from scratch does not have to - in the new rulers continued the traditions established in the golden years of Hi-Fi. Forty...
Pioneer PD-S504 CD-player
This player is already at the middle stage of the considered price category, but its architecture is almost the same as that of players of a higher class company Pioneer. PD-S504 has several advantages compared to models of other companies in this price category. First of all it is necessary to mention...
This player is already at the middle stage of the considered price category, but its architecture is almost the same as that of players of a higher class company Pioneer. PD-S504 has several advantages compared to models of other companies in this price category. First of all it is necessary to mention...
Pioneer PD-S703 CD-player
Despite of the traditional black taint, PD-S703 looks unusual. It is quite high device, the disc loader of which is placed in the middle of the faceplate. More precisely there is a display of blue glow in the middle, and unusually wide disc loader is under it. Exactly this distinguishes PD-S703 from...
Despite of the traditional black taint, PD-S703 looks unusual. It is quite high device, the disc loader of which is placed in the middle of the faceplate. More precisely there is a display of blue glow in the middle, and unusually wide disc loader is under it. Exactly this distinguishes PD-S703 from...
Pioneer PD-S802 CD-player
Complete consensus is rare among hi-fi reviewers, as it is among hi-fi aficionados in general. But some products do more than engender disagreement: they inspire polarization. Pioneer's PD-S801 CD player-predecessor to the machine on review here and the first to incorporate Legato Link digital filtering-was...
Complete consensus is rare among hi-fi reviewers, as it is among hi-fi aficionados in general. But some products do more than engender disagreement: they inspire polarization. Pioneer's PD-S801 CD player-predecessor to the machine on review here and the first to incorporate Legato Link digital filtering-was...
Pioneer PD-S904 CD-player
A distinctive feature of Pioneer PD-S904 in the installation of CD is that it is installed in this player on a massive disc track up. However, a regular user of PD-S904 will quickly get used to such unusual way. The second is very neat and discreet design. On the front panel there is only what you need,...
A distinctive feature of Pioneer PD-S904 in the installation of CD is that it is installed in this player on a massive disc track up. However, a regular user of PD-S904 will quickly get used to such unusual way. The second is very neat and discreet design. On the front panel there is only what you need,...
Pioner PD-M59 CD-player
By any standard, this is one handsome CD changer. Like other' Elite series Pioneer components, the PD-M59 boasts a high-gloss black finish that invariably reminds me of a new Steinway piano. A few touches of gold complete the striking decor. Like other Pioneer CD-only changers, the PD-M59 uses a six-disc...
By any standard, this is one handsome CD changer. Like other' Elite series Pioneer components, the PD-M59 boasts a high-gloss black finish that invariably reminds me of a new Steinway piano. A few touches of gold complete the striking decor. Like other Pioneer CD-only changers, the PD-M59 uses a six-disc...
Plinius CD-101 CD-player
The design of the player is very authentic but at the same time harmoniously combined with Plinius amplifiers. The front panel of the player is made of thick aluminum sheet, which, upbending, flows to side walls. Already in 2001 its chief designer Ross Stevens suggested to use such material in the finish...
The design of the player is very authentic but at the same time harmoniously combined with Plinius amplifiers. The front panel of the player is made of thick aluminum sheet, which, upbending, flows to side walls. Already in 2001 its chief designer Ross Stevens suggested to use such material in the finish...
Plinius Toko CD-player
The top digital source Plinius is designed in the company's latest style. The main part of the body is assembled from powerful curved aluminum plates, and the vibration damping legs are used as a support. The front panel looks quite unusual - there is only a slot for loading disks, an IR-receiver window...
The top digital source Plinius is designed in the company's latest style. The main part of the body is assembled from powerful curved aluminum plates, and the vibration damping legs are used as a support. The front panel looks quite unusual - there is only a slot for loading disks, an IR-receiver window...
Primare CD21 CD-player
"Swedish dish" - the player CD21 - is something like a free dessert on our test table. I still wonder how it was possible to make such solid and admiring by its hi-end basis device for such modest money. Is there some trick? Let's see together. The chassis is made of a sheet of 2-mm steel and stands...
"Swedish dish" - the player CD21 - is something like a free dessert on our test table. I still wonder how it was possible to make such solid and admiring by its hi-end basis device for such modest money. Is there some trick? Let's see together. The chassis is made of a sheet of 2-mm steel and stands...
Primare CD22 CD-player
A well-known Swedish electronics manufacturer does not update the model line so often, but if this happens, you should expect something unusual. Primare CD22 player appeared on the market just a few months ago, replacing the highly successful CD21. Like its predecessor, the player is designed for CD-Audio...
A well-known Swedish electronics manufacturer does not update the model line so often, but if this happens, you should expect something unusual. Primare CD22 player appeared on the market just a few months ago, replacing the highly successful CD21. Like its predecessor, the player is designed for CD-Audio...
Primare CD32 CD-player
The player has Asatech transport mechanism, used in the younger CD22, with a Sanyo laser. USB input make it possible to play MP3 files from external drives. Digital-to-analog conversion is carried out using two Burr-Brown chips - a PCM1704 DAC and a DF1706 digital filter - the time-tested traditional...
The player has Asatech transport mechanism, used in the younger CD22, with a Sanyo laser. USB input make it possible to play MP3 files from external drives. Digital-to-analog conversion is carried out using two Burr-Brown chips - a PCM1704 DAC and a DF1706 digital filter - the time-tested traditional...
Proton AC-442 CD-player
Because the press pack that accompanied this player suggests 'this is not just Philips parts in a box' you can be sure that this is more or less what the AC-442 is, albeit Proton flavoured with a digital filter and 'associated circuitry' of in-house design to go with a Philips Bitstream D/A converter. The...
Because the press pack that accompanied this player suggests 'this is not just Philips parts in a box' you can be sure that this is more or less what the AC-442 is, albeit Proton flavoured with a digital filter and 'associated circuitry' of in-house design to go with a Philips Bitstream D/A converter. The...
Quad 67 CD-player
Ask any BBC engineer to name his or her favourite brand of amplifier and the chances are that the answer will be Quad. Hypercritical musicians like the pianist Alfred Brendel use Quad ESL63 loudspeakers. Indeed, Quad's credentials are such that you half expect its equipment to carry a Royal seal of approval. For...
Ask any BBC engineer to name his or her favourite brand of amplifier and the chances are that the answer will be Quad. Hypercritical musicians like the pianist Alfred Brendel use Quad ESL63 loudspeakers. Indeed, Quad's credentials are such that you half expect its equipment to carry a Royal seal of approval. For...
Quad 99 CDP-2 CD-player
All components of the 99th series look very unusual. They are made in the midi form factor, they are distinguished by enhanced vibration protection (the upper casing is not made of a traditional thin sheet of steel, but is a very thick monolithic part), and have an attractively laconic front panel design....
All components of the 99th series look very unusual. They are made in the midi form factor, they are distinguished by enhanced vibration protection (the upper casing is not made of a traditional thin sheet of steel, but is a very thick monolithic part), and have an attractively laconic front panel design....
Quad Elite CDS CD-player
Elite CDS player from Quad demonstrates a bright personality. The unusual size, body cast from an aluminum alloy - all this speaks of extraordinary thinking of the developers. The layout of the front panel is symmetrical. Crystal CS4398 chip, often appeared even in very expensive technology, answers...
Elite CDS player from Quad demonstrates a bright personality. The unusual size, body cast from an aluminum alloy - all this speaks of extraordinary thinking of the developers. The layout of the front panel is symmetrical. Crystal CS4398 chip, often appeared even in very expensive technology, answers...
Rega Apollo CD-player
Externally, Apollo is no different from the Planet and Jupiter models - the same monolithic aluminum case, top-loading transport, display, controls and finish (silver version is also available). But, anyway, there are differences. Rega Apollo, in addition to CDs, plays compressed mp3 and WMA audio formats,...
Externally, Apollo is no different from the Planet and Jupiter models - the same monolithic aluminum case, top-loading transport, display, controls and finish (silver version is also available). But, anyway, there are differences. Rega Apollo, in addition to CDs, plays compressed mp3 and WMA audio formats,...
Rega Apollo 35th Anniversary CD-player
Rega firm was formed in 1973, and the 35th anniversary, it was decided to release an upgraded (or, as it is today like to say tuned) version of one of the most successful of its products, the player Apollo, limited (500 copies). Edition. And there was an index 35th. From the usual "Apollo" Jubilee different...
Rega firm was formed in 1973, and the 35th anniversary, it was decided to release an upgraded (or, as it is today like to say tuned) version of one of the most successful of its products, the player Apollo, limited (500 copies). Edition. And there was an index 35th. From the usual "Apollo" Jubilee different...
Rega Saturn-R CD-player
Audio brands, which are always thought to be adherents of analog sound, can hardly survive in modern digital world. Willy-nilly you have to go to meet progress and introduce fashion features into your devices. Just take a look, how Rega gets out of this dodgy situation. Everything inside the elements...
Audio brands, which are always thought to be adherents of analog sound, can hardly survive in modern digital world. Willy-nilly you have to go to meet progress and introduce fashion features into your devices. Just take a look, how Rega gets out of this dodgy situation. Everything inside the elements...
Revox H2 CD-player
The superbly built and presented Revox H2. It is mainly a system component designed to play a role in the Revox H-Line multi-room system. It is available on its own without a remote control, but you can buy one of a number of alternative Revox remote controls to do the job. Even with remote control,...
The superbly built and presented Revox H2. It is mainly a system component designed to play a role in the Revox H-Line multi-room system. It is available on its own without a remote control, but you can buy one of a number of alternative Revox remote controls to do the job. Even with remote control,...
Roksan Caspian M2 CD CD-player
Roksan Caspian M2 CD player embodies the top of digital sources of the famous British brand. It has a carefully thought-out design, where the primary attention is paid to the power scheme. Two powerful toroidal transformers are installed to provide all the key parts of the device with maximum clean energy...
Roksan Caspian M2 CD player embodies the top of digital sources of the famous British brand. It has a carefully thought-out design, where the primary attention is paid to the power scheme. Two powerful toroidal transformers are installed to provide all the key parts of the device with maximum clean energy...
Rotel RCD-02 CD-player
Japanese company Rotel has perhaps the most non-Japanese image. And in regard to engineering philosophy, and that affects the production and marketing of audio, this reputable company is very close to the British school. It does not seek to surprise variety of functions, elegant finish or high-tech know-how....
Japanese company Rotel has perhaps the most non-Japanese image. And in regard to engineering philosophy, and that affects the production and marketing of audio, this reputable company is very close to the British school. It does not seek to surprise variety of functions, elegant finish or high-tech know-how....
Rotel RCD-06SE CD-player
The SE version is quite different from the basic RCD-06. The novelty uses the modern Wolfson WM8740 converter, which replaced the Burr-Brown chip, and many circuit solutions are borrowed from the 15th series. The trace of printed circuit boards is completely symmetrical with the shortest possible signal...
The SE version is quite different from the basic RCD-06. The novelty uses the modern Wolfson WM8740 converter, which replaced the Burr-Brown chip, and many circuit solutions are borrowed from the 15th series. The trace of printed circuit boards is completely symmetrical with the shortest possible signal...
Rotel RCD-1072 CD-player
RCD-1072 does not need a long introduction. This player replaced the model with the same index, but with number "70" at the end and primarily differs in appearance: the display moved to the center under the tray for CD loading and control layout has changed. The well-proven 24-bit delta-sigma DAC Burr-Brown...
RCD-1072 does not need a long introduction. This player replaced the model with the same index, but with number "70" at the end and primarily differs in appearance: the display moved to the center under the tray for CD loading and control layout has changed. The well-proven 24-bit delta-sigma DAC Burr-Brown...
Rotel RCD-1570 CD-player
Here's a company with something of a varied past. In the seventies it was making huge, chintzy hi-fi separates, but a decade later had become famous for stripped-down, minimalist products with the accent on sonics rather than frills. It has stuck with this, watching larger Japanese manufacturers fall...
Here's a company with something of a varied past. In the seventies it was making huge, chintzy hi-fi separates, but a decade later had become famous for stripped-down, minimalist products with the accent on sonics rather than frills. It has stuck with this, watching larger Japanese manufacturers fall...
Rotel RCD-950 CD-player
An equipment of Rotel always attracts you by irregular approaches even to its not the coolest models. CD player RCD-950 takes the 4th place in the product line, and a couple of its features earn to be especially detailed. Firstly, this is a specific digit-analog converter, which, being a single-bit by...
An equipment of Rotel always attracts you by irregular approaches even to its not the coolest models. CD player RCD-950 takes the 4th place in the product line, and a couple of its features earn to be especially detailed. Firstly, this is a specific digit-analog converter, which, being a single-bit by...
Rotel RCD-975 CD-player
High sound quality at an affordable price is a "family feature" of all audio equipment from the Japanese company Rotel, so its products are often unofficially classified as "affordable High End". And this is not surprising, since the design principles of audio equipment from the developers of Rotel,...
High sound quality at an affordable price is a "family feature" of all audio equipment from the Japanese company Rotel, so its products are often unofficially classified as "affordable High End". And this is not surprising, since the design principles of audio equipment from the developers of Rotel,...
Sherwood CD-3050R CD-player
The sound of the Sherwood CD-3050R CD-player is a bit cold-aspectful, old-fashioned in a good way. At the first listening (shelf speaker system) I got the impression of frequency response sloping - less bass, more treble. Sweep-tone test didn't confirm it: unevenness of AFC didn't exceed 0.5 dB (against...
The sound of the Sherwood CD-3050R CD-player is a bit cold-aspectful, old-fashioned in a good way. At the first listening (shelf speaker system) I got the impression of frequency response sloping - less bass, more treble. Sweep-tone test didn't confirm it: unevenness of AFC didn't exceed 0.5 dB (against...
Sherwood CD-772 CD-player
I think, CD-772 will surprise any music lover. You pay in cash at least ten thousand rubles and leave the store with a large and heavy box, from which the house got a very solid and fun to make that product. For example, I still can not help feeling that in Sherwood got it wrong with the prices, because...
I think, CD-772 will surprise any music lover. You pay in cash at least ten thousand rubles and leave the store with a large and heavy box, from which the house got a very solid and fun to make that product. For example, I still can not help feeling that in Sherwood got it wrong with the prices, because...
Sherwood CD-880 CD-player
The presented Sherwood CD-880 model is part of the Newcastle series of equipment. The design of the device can be assessed as conservative. Large rectangular buttons of the main organs do not allow you to make ambiguous decisions when operating from the panel. The round buttons responsible for additional...
The presented Sherwood CD-880 model is part of the Newcastle series of equipment. The design of the device can be assessed as conservative. Large rectangular buttons of the main organs do not allow you to make ambiguous decisions when operating from the panel. The round buttons responsible for additional...
Sherwood CD5090R CD-player
Transcend some equipment worth the price abroad, it immediately changes the face. Did not notice? Then look at the Sherwood CD5090R. On substantial front panel with shaped profile and a centrally located disc tray - large display, all the basic controls, all buttons and additional features ten buttons...
Transcend some equipment worth the price abroad, it immediately changes the face. Did not notice? Then look at the Sherwood CD5090R. On substantial front panel with shaped profile and a centrally located disc tray - large display, all the basic controls, all buttons and additional features ten buttons...
Simaudio MOON 650D CD-player
Moon 650D - youngest player in the line Evolution Series and is third after the reference diblock Andromeda and single block MOON 750D. Unlike the latter, at a price slightly less than two times, he shares with his older brother a number of common features. First of all, it reduces the jitter method...
Moon 650D - youngest player in the line Evolution Series and is third after the reference diblock Andromeda and single block MOON 750D. Unlike the latter, at a price slightly less than two times, he shares with his older brother a number of common features. First of all, it reduces the jitter method...
Simaudio Moon 750D CD-player
Since the company Simaudio focuses on the 32-bit processing with AC frequency conversion, it is appropriate to spend a couple of paragraphs to the description of the item. Used in all three players (masthead diblock Andromeda, middle 750D and junior 650D) chip DAC ESS Sabre32 ES9018S is a 32-bit version...
Since the company Simaudio focuses on the 32-bit processing with AC frequency conversion, it is appropriate to spend a couple of paragraphs to the description of the item. Used in all three players (masthead diblock Andromeda, middle 750D and junior 650D) chip DAC ESS Sabre32 ES9018S is a 32-bit version...
Sony CDP-101 CD-player
Designed to fit into a midisized (350mm) format the Sony CDP-101 player is visually attractive with its upmarket Espritish styling and large, clear light action switches. It's a front loading machine with a powered drawer and with the open/close control switch mounted on the drawer front. This is a not...
Designed to fit into a midisized (350mm) format the Sony CDP-101 player is visually attractive with its upmarket Espritish styling and large, clear light action switches. It's a front loading machine with a powered drawer and with the open/close control switch mounted on the drawer front. This is a not...
Sony CDP-557ESD CD-player
This, the second eight-times oversampling, 18-bit CD player to come up for detailed inspection this month, is doubly welcome because it provides a ready means of assessing one of the entirely hypothetical thoughts which have come to mind following the tests on other 18-bit machines. This is because it...
This, the second eight-times oversampling, 18-bit CD player to come up for detailed inspection this month, is doubly welcome because it provides a ready means of assessing one of the entirely hypothetical thoughts which have come to mind following the tests on other 18-bit machines. This is because it...
Sony CDP-591 CD-player
This model is a button pusher's delight. It is equipped with just about every search and programming feature under the sun, including some you've probably not even thought of. There is a suite of powerful features designed to help with dubbing CDs onto tape, plus a complex display with a calendar type...
This model is a button pusher's delight. It is equipped with just about every search and programming feature under the sun, including some you've probably not even thought of. There is a suite of powerful features designed to help with dubbing CDs onto tape, plus a complex display with a calendar type...
Sony CDP-705ESD CD-player
When I measured and listened to Sony's CDP-650ESD, I thought that the science of digital audio disc reproduction had reached its ultimate level. I should have known that when the subject is sound reproduction, there's always room for improvement-however small in audible terms. The company's latest effort...
When I measured and listened to Sony's CDP-650ESD, I thought that the science of digital audio disc reproduction had reached its ultimate level. I should have known that when the subject is sound reproduction, there's always room for improvement-however small in audible terms. The company's latest effort...
Sony CDP-D7 CD-player
Appearance and quality of the player Sony CDP-D7 are at a very high level. Mechanic quiet, convenient control. Functionality surpassed all our expectations. Attractiveness is enhanced by the presence of a digital signal processor, which resembles in its functionality graphic equalizer (keys Stadium,...
Appearance and quality of the player Sony CDP-D7 are at a very high level. Mechanic quiet, convenient control. Functionality surpassed all our expectations. Attractiveness is enhanced by the presence of a digital signal processor, which resembles in its functionality graphic equalizer (keys Stadium,...
Sony CDP-X202ES CD-player
Sony engineers are constantly trying to maintain the breakaway, being one step ahead of the competition, so the functionality of the new models of CD players can be called truly luxurious. The Sony CDP-X202ES is no exception. The remote control has a huge number of buttons. This is due to the fact that...
Sony engineers are constantly trying to maintain the breakaway, being one step ahead of the competition, so the functionality of the new models of CD players can be called truly luxurious. The Sony CDP-X202ES is no exception. The remote control has a huge number of buttons. This is due to the fact that...
Sony CDP-X222ES CD-player
If it's features, flexibility and fine build quality you're after then look no further than the CDP-X222ES. Sony doesn't miss a trick when it comes to inventing new and ever more obscure widgets. But the company shows a similarly firm grasp over its bitstream DAC technology. The 222 is the cheapest of...
If it's features, flexibility and fine build quality you're after then look no further than the CDP-X222ES. Sony doesn't miss a trick when it comes to inventing new and ever more obscure widgets. But the company shows a similarly firm grasp over its bitstream DAC technology. The 222 is the cheapest of...
Sony CDP-X77ES CD-player
It is much more difficult - I am tempted to say impossible-to keep up with Compact Disc player development these days. Sony is only one of very many manufacturers in the field but here I am, delving into a machine which is the direct successor of a model, the CDP-X7ESD. However, in this case the justification...
It is much more difficult - I am tempted to say impossible-to keep up with Compact Disc player development these days. Sony is only one of very many manufacturers in the field but here I am, delving into a machine which is the direct successor of a model, the CDP-X7ESD. However, in this case the justification...
Sony CDP-XA20ES CD-player
Following the upgrade of budget "E" series Sony again turned to its elite series of audio technique - ES, having released several models of CD-players at once: CDP-XA20 ES, CDP-XA30 ES and CDP-XA50. The first two look very similar in appearance and all three players are equipped with a transport mechanism...
Following the upgrade of budget "E" series Sony again turned to its elite series of audio technique - ES, having released several models of CD-players at once: CDP-XA20 ES, CDP-XA30 ES and CDP-XA50. The first two look very similar in appearance and all three players are equipped with a transport mechanism...
Sony CDP-XA2ES CD-player
Sony components with the prefix ES is characterized by the highest characteristics among the models of the company. One of the differences is noticeable by ear just when you first turn it on, before you hear the sounds from the loudspeakers. The loading tray of any other player never moved so smoothly...
Sony components with the prefix ES is characterized by the highest characteristics among the models of the company. One of the differences is noticeable by ear just when you first turn it on, before you hear the sounds from the loudspeakers. The loading tray of any other player never moved so smoothly...
Sony CDP-XB920 CD-player
The highest model in the new QS-series contains all the technical innovations of the company in recent years. First firm notes mechanism with fixed head, followed by a current pulse DAC digital filter with variable coefficients. Furthermore, a digital filter has three special mode in addition to the...
The highest model in the new QS-series contains all the technical innovations of the company in recent years. First firm notes mechanism with fixed head, followed by a current pulse DAC digital filter with variable coefficients. Furthermore, a digital filter has three special mode in addition to the...
Sony CDP-XE510 CD-player
Sonically, the Sony CDP-XE510 was one of the best on large speakers and in the midrange on shelf speakers and headphones. The balance and versatility are admirable. The unit transmits rock music with the right amount of force, and serious music without any hint of emasculation, carefully conveying all...
Sonically, the Sony CDP-XE510 was one of the best on large speakers and in the midrange on shelf speakers and headphones. The balance and versatility are admirable. The unit transmits rock music with the right amount of force, and serious music without any hint of emasculation, carefully conveying all...
Sony CDP-XE700 CD-player
The main highlight of this CD player from the new Sony series is a transport with a fixed head, over the optics of which a massive disk drive moves during playback. In this case, the laser remains stationary, and only the focusing optics moves. This design eliminates the effect of vibration on the laser...
The main highlight of this CD player from the new Sony series is a transport with a fixed head, over the optics of which a massive disk drive moves during playback. In this case, the laser remains stationary, and only the focusing optics moves. This design eliminates the effect of vibration on the laser...
Sony CDP-XE900 CD-player
Sony currently offers three Fixed Pickup CD players to the general public, and the 900 is the coolest among them. Not only this design of the drive unit came from the ES series to the H category, but also the C-PULSE pulse-current processor, first used by the company in 1995. By the way, thanks to the...
Sony currently offers three Fixed Pickup CD players to the general public, and the 900 is the coolest among them. Not only this design of the drive unit came from the ES series to the H category, but also the C-PULSE pulse-current processor, first used by the company in 1995. By the way, thanks to the...
Sony SCD-X501ES CD-player
The Japanese market complex of player, a digital amplifier TA-F501 and a pair of monitors SS-K10ED was introduced in early 2007. Before us, as well as to Europe, this technique came just now. Ignore the compact form factor, it is unreservedly serious audio capable sound quality to compete with Sony...
The Japanese market complex of player, a digital amplifier TA-F501 and a pair of monitors SS-K10ED was introduced in early 2007. Before us, as well as to Europe, this technique came just now. Ignore the compact form factor, it is unreservedly serious audio capable sound quality to compete with Sony...
T+A CD 1260 R CD-player
Products of the German company T + A very well represented in Europe and beyond - it is literally in every major store. Simple principle to create Hi-Fi highest possible quality helped her stay afloat even in a time when Japanese manufacturers were ruined. Model CD 1260 R - most fresh in our test,...
Products of the German company T + A very well represented in Europe and beyond - it is literally in every major store. Simple principle to create Hi-Fi highest possible quality helped her stay afloat even in a time when Japanese manufacturers were ruined. Model CD 1260 R - most fresh in our test,...
T+A Music Player Balanced CD-player
Model T+A Music Player Balanced can be called without exaggeration a real digital combine. In addition to playback of CDs exactly, the device is endowed with a wide network functionality, has the ability to work as an external DAC, and even as the built-in FM tuner. But let's start in an order. The CD...
Model T+A Music Player Balanced can be called without exaggeration a real digital combine. In addition to playback of CDs exactly, the device is endowed with a wide network functionality, has the ability to work as an external DAC, and even as the built-in FM tuner. But let's start in an order. The CD...
T+A SACD 1250 R CD-player
German T + A produces a very broad range of components and Hi-Fi and High End, and she had many admirers in Europe. The secret of success lies not only in the design memorable and unusual name - manufactured by this brand has always distinguished the thoughtfulness and innovation. In addition, the model...
German T + A produces a very broad range of components and Hi-Fi and High End, and she had many admirers in Europe. The secret of success lies not only in the design memorable and unusual name - manufactured by this brand has always distinguished the thoughtfulness and innovation. In addition, the model...
TAD D600 CD-player
TAD company for almost his entire 40-year history has never produced electronic components, specializing exclusively on the speakers. In it, she certainly succeeded - it monitors and still work in the most prestigious studios and concert halls of the world. And, going into a new segment, TAD engineers...
TAD company for almost his entire 40-year history has never produced electronic components, specializing exclusively on the speakers. In it, she certainly succeeded - it monitors and still work in the most prestigious studios and concert halls of the world. And, going into a new segment, TAD engineers...
Tangent EXEO CDP CD-player
Tangent EXEO CDP player was conceived as a source for EXEO AMP integrated amplifier, together with which it will look more harmoniously. The player's design is almost symmetrical. The tray for CDs is strictly in the center and at the equal distance from it there are original controls in the form of massive...
Tangent EXEO CDP player was conceived as a source for EXEO AMP integrated amplifier, together with which it will look more harmoniously. The player's design is almost symmetrical. The tray for CDs is strictly in the center and at the equal distance from it there are original controls in the form of massive...
TEAC C-1D CD-player
The first and perhaps the only advantage of the design of C-1D consists in the fact that this player can be mistaken for High End. Massively and very qualitatively made, it as if immediately let you see that it like very expensive models has nothing superfluous. On the panel there are only the most useful...
The first and perhaps the only advantage of the design of C-1D consists in the fact that this player can be mistaken for High End. Massively and very qualitatively made, it as if immediately let you see that it like very expensive models has nothing superfluous. On the panel there are only the most useful...
Teac CD-H750 CD-player
Esoteric is Teac's high-end division and it's widely regarded as the maker of some of the world's best CD transports. It's a specialist in optical disc mechanisms and still supports many legacy products with spares and service - in other words, it takes them seriously. As you'd expect, with the trickle-down...
Esoteric is Teac's high-end division and it's widely regarded as the maker of some of the world's best CD transports. It's a specialist in optical disc mechanisms and still supports many legacy products with spares and service - in other words, it takes them seriously. As you'd expect, with the trickle-down...
Teac CD-P1100 CD-player
TEAC CD-P1100 glance attracts attention with backlit LCD display. The layout of the device - with the central location of the disc drive. Consequently, the developer had to scatter the most important controls - fast search key and scroll fragments on the left, which, in our opinion, is not very convenient....
TEAC CD-P1100 glance attracts attention with backlit LCD display. The layout of the device - with the central location of the disc drive. Consequently, the developer had to scatter the most important controls - fast search key and scroll fragments on the left, which, in our opinion, is not very convenient....
Teac CD-P1800 CD-player
Externally, the older brother of the TEAC family is not immediately recognizable. Perhaps only the presence of the extended indicator of operation modes and the keys of music scanning (Intro Play) on the front panel give it away. Inside is another matter. The Teac CD-P1800 has a single bit DAC with a...
Externally, the older brother of the TEAC family is not immediately recognizable. Perhaps only the presence of the extended indicator of operation modes and the keys of music scanning (Intro Play) on the front panel give it away. Inside is another matter. The Teac CD-P1800 has a single bit DAC with a...
TEAC CD-P3450SE CD-player
The appearance of the player, its ergonomics and quality finishes put CD-P3450SE number of products in prestigious category, so that the impression it produces very solid. It is nice and comfortable, or more precisely, as they now speak in circles close to the computer, organized friendly operation and...
The appearance of the player, its ergonomics and quality finishes put CD-P3450SE number of products in prestigious category, so that the impression it produces very solid. It is nice and comfortable, or more precisely, as they now speak in circles close to the computer, organized friendly operation and...
Teac CD-Z5000 CD-player
While some of the cheap players are overflowing with more or less useless gadgetry, more expensive models like the TEAC CD-Z5000 possess a sensibly pared down selection. The player is rational looking with a centrally mounted loading drawer and controls fitted for basic play operations. The remote...
While some of the cheap players are overflowing with more or less useless gadgetry, more expensive models like the TEAC CD-Z5000 possess a sensibly pared down selection. The player is rational looking with a centrally mounted loading drawer and controls fitted for basic play operations. The remote...
Technics SL-P1200 CD-player
Nineteen eighty seven was a transitional year for the world's first mass digital music carrier. In Europe, we were all running variants of first generation machines, the Marantz CD54 and Meridian MCD being big sellers in the audiophile community. Philips' TDA1541 sixteen bit, four times oversampling...
Nineteen eighty seven was a transitional year for the world's first mass digital music carrier. In Europe, we were all running variants of first generation machines, the Marantz CD54 and Meridian MCD being big sellers in the audiophile community. Philips' TDA1541 sixteen bit, four times oversampling...
Technics SL-P2000 CD-player
The solidity of the device, emphasized by the restrained design of the front panel, captivates at first sight. And the model number according to the firm classification obliges a lot. It is clear that the price category to which the SL-P2000 belongs, the consumer has very serious requirements in sound...
The solidity of the device, emphasized by the restrained design of the front panel, captivates at first sight. And the model number according to the firm classification obliges a lot. It is clear that the price category to which the SL-P2000 belongs, the consumer has very serious requirements in sound...
Technics SL-PG440 CD-player
The overall impression of the traditionally high-quality design of this company's turntables is somewhat reduced by looking at the front panel made of plastic. The downside is noisy mechanics both during playback and loading and unloading the disc. At a low volume, the noise of mechanical components...
The overall impression of the traditionally high-quality design of this company's turntables is somewhat reduced by looking at the front panel made of plastic. The downside is noisy mechanics both during playback and loading and unloading the disc. At a low volume, the noise of mechanical components...
Technics SL-PG460A CD-player
The sound of the player Technics SL-PG460A has a metallic color, spaciousness and localization low level. Sound inexpressive, moderately underlined. Equipment cd-player Technics SL-PG460A is traditionally pas very high level. I liked the well-designed remote control. An additional mode is A - B Repeat,...
The sound of the player Technics SL-PG460A has a metallic color, spaciousness and localization low level. Sound inexpressive, moderately underlined. Equipment cd-player Technics SL-PG460A is traditionally pas very high level. I liked the well-designed remote control. An additional mode is A - B Repeat,...
Technics SL-PG480A CD-player
Pressing Eject button you immediately forget that the device Technics SL-PG480A costs $160. We can see the same soft charging device as in more expensive models. Electronic volume control is better designed for coordination of levels with the pre-amp's input and in terms of other sources, because only...
Pressing Eject button you immediately forget that the device Technics SL-PG480A costs $160. We can see the same soft charging device as in more expensive models. Electronic volume control is better designed for coordination of levels with the pre-amp's input and in terms of other sources, because only...
Technics SL-PG580A CD-player
The first thing that attracted our attention was very rational, we can say, beautiful construction (inside the device), minimum of board-to-board connections. The second, already external thing is, maybe said, a classical layout of the faceplate close to cassette decks. Separation into two half-planes...
The first thing that attracted our attention was very rational, we can say, beautiful construction (inside the device), minimum of board-to-board connections. The second, already external thing is, maybe said, a classical layout of the faceplate close to cassette decks. Separation into two half-planes...
Technics SL-PS770A CD-player
The SL-PS770A is currently the most expensive model. The device is distinguished by a very high-quality execution of the mechanical units, so that it works without any interfering or just unpleasant noises. The movement of the loading tray is accompanied by a slight buzzing sound, which is similar to...
The SL-PS770A is currently the most expensive model. The device is distinguished by a very high-quality execution of the mechanical units, so that it works without any interfering or just unpleasant noises. The movement of the loading tray is accompanied by a slight buzzing sound, which is similar to...
Technics SL-PS770D CD-player
Player is a direct descendant of the model SL-PS770A, which was awarded the prize EISA four years ago. In this model, in addition to the traditionally used instead of analog converter MASH digital filters supplied what, in fact, indicated by the change at the end of the letter designations firm. Player...
Player is a direct descendant of the model SL-PS770A, which was awarded the prize EISA four years ago. In this model, in addition to the traditionally used instead of analog converter MASH digital filters supplied what, in fact, indicated by the change at the end of the letter designations firm. Player...
TECHNICS SL-PS840 CD-player
Although Matsushita, the company that makes the Technics machines, supplies the market with many products designed for their widespread use in the home, nevertheless, in the higher price categories it has consistently maintained a very high standard of quality. The TECHNICS SL-PS840 CD player is certainly...
Although Matsushita, the company that makes the Technics machines, supplies the market with many products designed for their widespread use in the home, nevertheless, in the higher price categories it has consistently maintained a very high standard of quality. The TECHNICS SL-PS840 CD player is certainly...
Unison Research Unico CDE CD-player
The player Unison Research Unico CDE used trucks TEAC CD5010A, sampling rate converter up to 96 kHz Crystal CS8420 DAC and Crystal CS4392, working with the data to 24-bit/192 kHz. Audio part, as well as other functional parts of the scheme, in accordance with the modular philosophy of the company collected...
The player Unison Research Unico CDE used trucks TEAC CD5010A, sampling rate converter up to 96 kHz Crystal CS8420 DAC and Crystal CS4392, working with the data to 24-bit/192 kHz. Audio part, as well as other functional parts of the scheme, in accordance with the modular philosophy of the company collected...
Vincent CD-400 CD-player
The German brand Vincent presents for test CD-400 player, a weighty component (weight is almost 7 kilograms). The front panel of thick aluminum is extremely concise. Sanyo DA11 mechanism is used for reading CDs, the data from which is fed to PCM1716 chip with the parameters of 24-bit/96 kHz. The chip...
The German brand Vincent presents for test CD-400 player, a weighty component (weight is almost 7 kilograms). The front panel of thick aluminum is extremely concise. Sanyo DA11 mechanism is used for reading CDs, the data from which is fed to PCM1716 chip with the parameters of 24-bit/96 kHz. The chip...
Vincent CD-S2 CD-player
Many experts, describing the sound, be sure to mention the country of origin of the instrument. Indeed, British, Japanese and American speakers and components differ markedly in style of presentation. This is justified, since the idea of euphony all individually and largely shaped by national cultural...
Many experts, describing the sound, be sure to mention the country of origin of the instrument. Indeed, British, Japanese and American speakers and components differ markedly in style of presentation. This is justified, since the idea of euphony all individually and largely shaped by national cultural...
Vincent CD-S6MK CD-player
Like all Vincent products, this one is a hybrid that uses valves as well as solidstate devices, and you get the valves on public display in an illuminated window, no less! The remote control has a Dim function, but doesn't toggle valve illumination as on the SV-236 amplifier; instead it's the fluorescent...
Like all Vincent products, this one is a hybrid that uses valves as well as solidstate devices, and you get the valves on public display in an illuminated window, no less! The remote control has a Dim function, but doesn't toggle valve illumination as on the SV-236 amplifier; instead it's the fluorescent...
Vincent CD-S8 CD-player
When dealing with devices Vincent, some of the things you expect in advance, as the designers of a certain predictability different solutions. For example, all models of sources and Vincent TAC transports are Philips VAM, in this case VAM1250 (instead of the previous 1202). Similarly, developers love...
When dealing with devices Vincent, some of the things you expect in advance, as the designers of a certain predictability different solutions. For example, all models of sources and Vincent TAC transports are Philips VAM, in this case VAM1250 (instead of the previous 1202). Similarly, developers love...
Yamaha CD-N301 CD-player
The days, when compact-disc was popular, convenient and accessible way of music storage, are over and probably forever. But not every music lover is ready at once to forget about carefully and lovingly amassed collection, changing the wardrobe with beautiful boxes into a black box of network storage. A...
The days, when compact-disc was popular, convenient and accessible way of music storage, are over and probably forever. But not every music lover is ready at once to forget about carefully and lovingly amassed collection, changing the wardrobe with beautiful boxes into a black box of network storage. A...
Yamaha CD-S1000 CD-player
Looking at CD-S1000, you begin to believe in a renaissance of stereo. This model like all other audio components from the newest Yamaha S-series was clearly created by people who appreciate high-end traditions. The quality of workmanship and design is beyond criticism. You can greatly talk about everything....
Looking at CD-S1000, you begin to believe in a renaissance of stereo. This model like all other audio components from the newest Yamaha S-series was clearly created by people who appreciate high-end traditions. The quality of workmanship and design is beyond criticism. You can greatly talk about everything....
Yamaha CD-S2100 CD-player
Offered in this year the model CD-S2100 takes the second place from the top among optical disk players by Yamaha; only hard-edged CD-S3000 is above it in hierarchy. The words in the name of the device - Compact Disc Player and CD- must not mislead you, because the device can also play the material of...
Offered in this year the model CD-S2100 takes the second place from the top among optical disk players by Yamaha; only hard-edged CD-S3000 is above it in hierarchy. The words in the name of the device - Compact Disc Player and CD- must not mislead you, because the device can also play the material of...
Yamaha CD-S700 CD-player
Design of Yamaha CD-S700 is strict and laconic and, to my mind, just gorgeous. And if not a new fashioned USB interface on the front panel, the player can be easily taken as the thing of 90-ies of the last century. The serious approach is confirmed by great workmanship - today you will rarely meet such...
Design of Yamaha CD-S700 is strict and laconic and, to my mind, just gorgeous. And if not a new fashioned USB interface on the front panel, the player can be easily taken as the thing of 90-ies of the last century. The serious approach is confirmed by great workmanship - today you will rarely meet such...
Yamaha CDR-H1500 CD-player
On seeing Yamaha CDR-HD1500, you probably thought: the device is too sophisticated for a player. That's right - this is a CD recorder with HDD. The massive front panel of CDR-HD1500 has a screen and an additional color indicator for recording or playback mode. The rotary knob significantly speeds up...
On seeing Yamaha CDR-HD1500, you probably thought: the device is too sophisticated for a player. That's right - this is a CD recorder with HDD. The massive front panel of CDR-HD1500 has a screen and an additional color indicator for recording or playback mode. The rotary knob significantly speeds up...
Yamaha CDX-5000 CD-player
Manufacturers of CD players seem intent upon squeezing the very last bit of performance they can out of the 16-bit, 44.1-kHz sampling format that is the world standard for Compact Disc. And indeed, every time the pessimists conclude that nothing more can be done to improve CD player performance, someone...
Manufacturers of CD players seem intent upon squeezing the very last bit of performance they can out of the 16-bit, 44.1-kHz sampling format that is the world standard for Compact Disc. And indeed, every time the pessimists conclude that nothing more can be done to improve CD player performance, someone...
Yamaha CDX-590 CD-player
On the Yamaha CDX-590 CD player, you can adjust the headphone volume with a linear scale on the meter, but the level at the line output also changes. On the one hand, this can be an inconvenience, since after listening to headphones, an additional level setting will be required. On the other hand, it...
On the Yamaha CDX-590 CD player, you can adjust the headphone volume with a linear scale on the meter, but the level at the line output also changes. On the one hand, this can be an inconvenience, since after listening to headphones, an additional level setting will be required. On the other hand, it...
Yamaha CDX-593 CD-player
CDX-593 is a younger model in the line of the company in which a firmed system of digital data processing Pro-Bit is used. The main advantage of this system consists in using of developed algorithm for "musical" digit-analogue conversion, which calculates restored stream of all 20 bits on the basis of...
CDX-593 is a younger model in the line of the company in which a firmed system of digital data processing Pro-Bit is used. The main advantage of this system consists in using of developed algorithm for "musical" digit-analogue conversion, which calculates restored stream of all 20 bits on the basis of...
Yamaha CDX-890 CD-player
The first in line of new generation players Yamaha is presented in our test. The main distinctive feature of this series is the use of firmed system Pro-Bit meant for precise reconstruction of original studio 20-bit recording form 16 existing on a disc. A traditional cover, hidden usually almost all...
The first in line of new generation players Yamaha is presented in our test. The main distinctive feature of this series is the use of firmed system Pro-Bit meant for precise reconstruction of original studio 20-bit recording form 16 existing on a disc. A traditional cover, hidden usually almost all...
Yamaha CDX-993 CD-player
In the international program a Yamaha player with numbers starting at nine, technically the most sophisticated. However, there are rumors that the meticulous Japanese are doing another "home" model with the ten ahead. But since, in the words of the famous humorist, her "they are there and consume" -...
In the international program a Yamaha player with numbers starting at nine, technically the most sophisticated. However, there are rumors that the meticulous Japanese are doing another "home" model with the ten ahead. But since, in the words of the famous humorist, her "they are there and consume" -...