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By What Hi-Fi? published 23 April 15

Looking for a top-class CD transport? Buy this one

By What Hi-Fi? published 27 March 15

A CD player and music streamer for a budget price? This Onkyo has plenty of instant appeal – but does it have the performance to match?

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 September 14

A beautifully engineered player – and a refined and insightful performer too

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 July 14

If you’re looking for a top-class CD player, this could well be it

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 May 14

The Romulus is a fine performer that draws in the listener

By What Hi-Fi? published 13 March 14

As exciting and flamboyant as it is, the 2010S2 has too many caveats when it comes to dynamics and cohesiveness for us to recommend it over rivals

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 February 14

Delivering a very capable sound at a competitive price, the 8200CD will sit pretty with any music fan

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 February 14

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. Features may be minimal but the CD5si is as musical as they come at this price

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 January 14

Looking for your final CD player? This Esoteric is as good a place to start as any

By What Hi-Fi? published 28 December 13

This is a fine effort from T+A. The MP 3000 HV is for those that want high-end sound quality from multiple sources without a mass of boxes