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By What Hi-Fi? published 1 April 11

With its futuristic styling and incredible performance, the Cantata Music Centre is one of the most desirable products on the market

By What Hi-Fi? published 29 March 11

A massively detailed player, but not sufficiently engaging for us

By What Hi-Fi? published 9 February 11

The dCS Puccini is a clever two-box CD player with an in-house DAC design and innovative outboard system clock

By What Hi-Fi? published 27 January 11

The Swedish built XTZ is a solid piece of kit, but while some may like its gentle nature, others may think it needs a touch more verve

By What Hi-Fi? published 18 January 11

This special edition CD player puts analysis, authority and dynamics on its hit-list

By What Hi-Fi? published 16 December 10

This revised Antila remains a top-class player for the money, and a fine partner for the Award-winning Tucan II amplifier

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 10

If you prefer classical, jazz and sultry female vocals over moshing to Cradle of Filth, the Marantz SA-KI Pearl Lite is the player for you

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 November 10

Best CD player £1500+, Awards 2014. In our opinion the finest CD player available at anywhere near this price

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 October 10

The minimalist design of the Leema Stream III looks distinctive, but this CD player can't compete with the best on performance terms

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 September 10

At this price level, Stello's flexible CDA500 does an awful lot right, but there are flaws in there as well that cost it that final star