a run of the mill CD player from the mid-2000s when mainstream hi-fi separates were teetering on the verge of extinction. A no-nonsense ‘Natural Sound’ CD player, Well worth the money.
Tag: CD Player
Sony CDP-361 Belt Replacement & Review
Ordinary in its appearance and almost empty inside, Sony’s CDP-361 is more than a flimsy metal box filled mostly with air. Easy to service and very little in them to go wrong, If you’re after a high-quality, fully functional CD player, or transport to feed discs to your DAC, the CDP-361 and its ilk should make your shortlist.
Eltax Acura CDP-70 CD Player Reviewed
The UK retailer Richer Sounds once licensed some of the big names in hi-fi that had fallen out of fashion. Ariston, Eclipse and Eltax, just to name a few. Eltax were better known for their loudspeakers, and through Richer Sounds produced a lot of budget-conscious models in the days when you could still buy a…… Continue reading Eltax Acura CDP-70 CD Player Reviewed
Majority Oakington All-in-One CD / DAB Music System Reviewed
The Majority Oakington is an all-in-one audio system with a CD player, DAB+ radio and Bluetooth. It sounds surprisingly excellent given its compact dimensions, and provides the ideal companion for a compact turntable.
Repairing Cassette Capstan & Turntable DC Motors
A basic primer on cassette capstan and turntable DC motors and how to repair them if they become noisy. With due care and a steady hand many can be repaired with success.
Cambridge Audio AXC35 CD player Reviewed
well made and smart to look at, clean uncoloured and pleasant to listen to, the AXC35 is a fine performer. Its simplistic electronics and quality disc drive should be reliable for many years.
Cambridge Audio History & AX Series Overview
a system that performs in perfect harmony and looks more expensive than it is.
Cambridge Audio 540C No Disc Repair
A mini review and repair of a Cambridge Audio 540C V2 CD player with a ‘No Disc’ error. Applies also to 340C, 640C, 740C, 840C, 351C, 651C, 851C etc.
The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System
The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews.
Musical Fidelity M2scd CD player Review
The Musical Fidelity M2sCD partners high-quality CD mechanics with one of the best CD servo systems on the market, adds a fine DAC and well-designed power supply and wraps the lot in a smart, solid enclosure.
Pro-Ject CD Box S2 Review
If Pro-ject can tweak the software and include a better remote handset in the box (a must at this price), this would be a serious contender and is very much worth an audition.
Yamaha MusicCast CD-NT670D Review
Part of the MCR-N870 mini hi-fi system, the yamaha MusicCast CD-NT670D is a CD player, streamer and tuner combined which is capable of connecting to yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room audio system.
Rega Saturn-R Review
If you’re after an analogue sounding CD player / DAC and its eccentricities and build quality foibles don’t phase you, the Saturn is a fine CD player and worth an audition.
Cambridge Audio CXC Review
A simple, stylish and cost-effective CD transport.
Hi-Fi 101 Part 3: Source Components
An introduction to Hi-Fi source components. Part of the Hi-Fi101 series.
Yamaha CD-N301 Network CD Player Review
A well-built, feature packed CD Player and streamer – and a real musical treat.
Yamaha CD-S3000 Review
Yamaha’s rock-solid CD-S3000 is likely the last CD player you’ll ever need.
Cambridge Audio 851C Review
Not just a high quality CD player – The Cambridge Audio 851C is an excellent DAC, and a hub for all your digital music sources.