The new version of the K2 is all gain with no pain – if only that pesky Cyrus CD 6 SE wasn't around...
A mild-mannered player that will please some, but be too polite for others
NAD's innovative C565BEE appeals for its features, but sonically it’s worried by cheaper alternatives
The C57 stereo amp is the second product we've tested recently from French manufacturer Carat, but we're less than impressed
A beautiful object, beautifully made – though it’s not without certain aural shortcomings
The Kandy K2 CD player is well worth a listen, but the competition is tough
Big, bold and to many ears we suspect beautiful, it’s very deserving of some serious consideration
Arcam's FMJ CD17 is a CD player of many talents, namely detail and finesse but it's slightly lacking in excitement
This stunning player from Cyrus rewrites the CD rules; it's a landmark product that redefines the performance level at its price point
This DAC/transport combo is competitively priced, but struggles to impress
Marantz is keeping up its tradition of building superb CD players with the introduction of the CD6003