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CD Players

Anything that plays a CD.

Cambridge Axc35 Angle View Jpg — 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.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio AX Series CD Player on February 17, 2022 by Ashley (updated on February 17, 2022)

Cambridge 540c V2 Front — 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.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged Cambridge Audio CD Player Repair on February 7, 2022 by Ashley (updated on January 30, 2022)

M2scd Slv Front — 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.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged CD Player Musical Fidelity on July 25, 2019 by Ashley

CD Box S2 Silver Front — 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.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged CD Player Pro-Ject on April 16, 2019 by Ashley

App settings screen — 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.

This entry was posted in All-In-1 Systems CD Players Streamers Tuners and tagged All-In-One System CD Player DAC Network Player Streamer Tuner Yamaha Yamaha MCR-N870 on August 12, 2016 by Ashley (updated on August 15, 2016)

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.

This entry was posted in CD Players DACs and tagged CD Player DAC Rega on August 2, 2016 by Ashley (updated on August 1, 2016)

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Cambridge Audio CXC Review

A simple, stylish and cost-effective CD transport.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged Cambridge Audio CD Player on November 30, 2015 by Ashley

Yamaha CD-N301 Network CD Player Review

A well-built, feature packed CD Player and streamer - and a real musical treat.

This entry was posted in CD Players Streamers and tagged CD Player Network Player Streamer Yamaha on December 9, 2014 by Ashley (updated on July 30, 2015)

Yamaha CD-S3000 Review

Yamaha's rock-solid CD-S3000 is likely the last CD player you'll ever need.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged CD Player DAC Yamaha on November 4, 2014 by Ashley (updated on July 30, 2015)

Yamaha MCR-N560 Review

A tiny receiver and bookshelf speaker package offering up tons of features and sheer musical enjoyment.

This entry was posted in All-In-1 Systems CD Players Streamers and tagged All-In-One System Bookshelf Speakers Speakers Yamaha on September 11, 2014 by Ashley (updated on July 30, 2015)

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.

This entry was posted in CD Players and tagged Cambridge Audio CD Player DAC Preamplifier on April 7, 2014 by Ashley (updated on July 30, 2015)