Esoteric K-05XD review
Updated Esoteric’s K-05XD SACD/CD player proves that playing physical media remains truly rewarding.
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Cyrus CDi review
UPDATED This multi-Award-winning Cyrus CD player continues to set the benchmark at this price point.
Arcam CD5 review
Updated A talented and enjoyable CD player that will make you want to dust off your old discs and play them, over and over again.
Marantz CD6007 review
UPDATED Marantz’s CD6007 CD player marks a small but significant improvement on its Award-winning predecessor.
Cambridge Audio CXC review
Already have an amplifier with onboard DAC? This rather lovely CXC transport slots neatly into an existing system.
TEAC VRDS-701 review
TEAC’s VRDS-701 is a terrific CD player that’s a joy to use and packed with useful features.
Cyrus CDi-XR review
Cyrus’s CDi-XR feels more familiar than we were expecting but delivers great sound for the money.
Marantz SA-12SE review
This SACD from Marantz features an exceptional detail to the build quality, and thankfully that's equally as true of its sound.
