I think it doesn't matter with digital. ElvisCaprice , Apr 7, Location: Finland. Its been working great the whole time and I suppose it was bought around ish or something. I've seen few of those being sold on some internet-pages and most common words for the sound-quality are natural-sound and warm-sounding. SammyJoe , Apr 7, This is one of those 'trick question' threads Sort of like 'All amplifiers sound the same'..
But for CD players. ElizabethH , Apr 7, Ortofun and Dave like this. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Messages: 4, I've had several CD players over the years but primarily I've played vinyl.
The early players sounded edgy to me and the first significant improvement I noticed was the introduction of 1 bit machines. I was more or less happy for a number of years with an Hk HD which is a 1 bit.
But even so, I became compelled to learn of a player with an even smoother sound. What I wound up with was a used multi bit Rega that to me, sounds closest to analog. At least within the realm of players I could afford and I say again that it was used.
I'm sure there are many contenders when price becomes less and less of a factor. It was too temperamental to keep, but another player I liked the sound of, I thought it distinctive, was a NAD three disc changer. But it was weirder than the a Rega and not as reliable. Cheap players granted, but none cut it for me. Messages: 1, Location: Oregon. They all have their own unique sound signature but the one I use as my main player is the Sony. I have had a couple of Sony's I did not like sound wise that I sold.
So there are many variables at play. But to answer your question directly many will sound different mostly due to the analog output stage or poorly implemented DAC. You also must consider the interaction of the player,amplifier and speakers to. Tim64 , Apr 28, Messages: 20, Location: Cleveland, Ohio. The edge-y sound is mostly due to the opamps used, easily upgraded for vastly improved sound. To the OP, whether you can hear the difference depends mostly on what music you listen to, the quality of the rest of your system, and whether you listen to live acoustic music, like classical, folk or jazz in an unamplified setting so you know what instruments sound like before recorded and processed.
Djcoolray and grillebilly like this. Messages: 7, Location: Pensacola. My friend and I spent an afternoon comparing four disc players. We synced several copies of the same cd, enlisted the aid of his wife and listened blind.
The difference between best and worst was not large. Messages: 7, Location: Munich, Bavaria. PJ Well, if you'd ask me, I'd say it foremost depends on how much of a difference you'd expect. Likewise, the software for the streaming control isn't the best we've seen but it definitely gets the job done. Fortunately, the functionality is rock solid whether from a disc or over the air and its sound is superb.
It's nuanced enough to deliver the full emotional impact of vocals snd strings, and comes with enough weight in the bass to keep your tracks feeling big. Read the full review: Technics SL-G Is there still a place for a truly high-end CD player this far into the age of streaming? Apparently so. With its top-loading design, valve-powered output stage and hefty price tag, the Reference CD9 SE is quite some statement.
You'll of course need a top class system to truly appreciate its talents but stereo imaging is excellent, with enough spatial information to give an appropriate sense of scale to recordings. It's a strong choice high-end choice for those who still love the humble compact disc. If price isn't an issue and pure sound-quality is your focus, then the Marantz SA could be the CD player for you.
This impressive-looking box can handle pretty much anything you care to throw in its direction. The result is breathtaking sound quality with amazing attention to detail. If it's within budget, the Marantz SA is a brilliant choice and one of the finest disc players you'll probably ever come across. Read the full review: Marantz SA The Cambridge Audio CXC transport is an affordable way to listen to your CDs with precision quality that takes full advantage of an external digital-to-analogue converter.
Using this separate bit of kit to do one specific job makes for better sound quality. It's a nicely made bit of kit too, with a machined -metal chassis that feels solid and a design than matches the rest of Cambridge's impressive CX range, including a streamer and integrated stereo amplifier.
It's a CD transport, rather than a CD player, meaning it will simply read the data on the disc. You'll need a standalone DAC to handle all the digital-to-analogue conversion. Sound is nuanced and subtly dynamic while offering deep bass with varied textures and precision throughout. The die-cast aluminium chassis design is solid and the backlit remote offers a great way to enjoy everything from a comfy chair.
Connectivity is best described as 'minimal', with two digital outputs — optical and coaxial — and the standard MC-BUS control connections. Provided you own, or are willing to invest in, a good DAC, the CD t is an exceptionally talented transport for the money.
Clarity and insight are unrivalled at this price. Read the full review: Cyrus CD t. At this price you get what you'd expect from the Cyrus CD Xt Signature and that's pure, clean and crisp quality audio. Improvements to the power supply, electrical noise levels and servo control software all make this a refined CD transport. Indeed, Cyrus claims its software offers 20 per cent fewer errors in disc-reading when compared with the best OEM alternative.
The design is solid and the design crisply rendered, although it doesn't quite feel as premium as you'd expect for this kind of money. It's also worth noting that it's fussy about disc quality and the slot-loading transport rumbles a bit though it's silent during playback. Neither of those things really matter when you consider the astounding sound quality. The level of detail and razor-sharp precision, where every subtly is revealed, is hugely impressive. The Signature sounds cleaner, crisper and even more dynamic than its predecessor.
Offering the kind of performance we'd expect for double the money, the CD Xt Signature is a class-leader. If you want to hear how good your CDs can sound, and are happy to supply your own DAC, it's a terrific buy. This is a The casework is as rigid as they come, with thick aluminium panels and elaborate internal bracing. It inspires confidence in use and makes it feel like the DX is made to pass down between generations of owners.
MQA is also on the menu, which is welcome. Its sonic presentation is characterised by immense stability, a sea of fine detail and breath-taking sonic authority. Stereo imaging is immaculately layered and focused, no matter how complex the track.
This is not a product that sweetens recordings to make them sound more pleasant than they are. Read the full review: Luxman DX. The inclusion of coax is the main difference but there's no optical out and no USB for the connection of Apple products or USB memory devices. Nonetheless, the sound is good. It offers plenty of scale, lots of subtlety and a good degree of dynamic fluidity too. The minimal design is slim and stylish, and you get a functional remote with a basic dot matrix display.
In summary, this fuss-free CD player serves up enough detail and clarity to justify its entry into our rundown of the Best CD Players. Still, if you prefer the AXC35 CD's slim and stylish form factor, this unit is a very worthy proposition. Nope, still crappy sound. How about outboard DACs? Upsampling, nope. OK, how about higher bit rates AND higher sampling rates? Now all the CDs are super compressed so who cares? The sound of money burning.
Transparency, depth, detail, image placement, space and dimensionality. The soulution is the best player I have heard to date. Going from a Oppo to a to a Esoteric the difference was huge! You'd be lucky and save a lot of money if you "auditioned" and couldn't hear any difference. There are places where large sums are wisely spent, and others where it is a fools errand. Part of this hobby is discerning one from the other. Not all of us have unlimited funds, yet we aspire to great sound to give us continuing joy.
CDs have the issue of player as well as recording. And lasers have their own category. Then you get into streaming where the source material may be suspect. It gets more difficult to balance these factors juxtaposed against our own individual preferences as we each continue our sonic journey.
Marginal cost versus marginal gain. Kind of like the "Emperors New Cloths". Buy a new car or pay down your mortgage instead. It is like anything else with audio.
It minimal returns for money spent in my opinion. However, the wealthy folks in the group don't have to be practical.
I think it is being able to invite your friends over to tell them now look what I have. Seems like reducing vibration on both CD players, pre-amps and amps make a difference.
I currently have Paradigm Prestige 85F towers. They came with metal jumper plates. Will I hear a significant difference if I replace them with speaker links?
There is not. The only important things on a CD player are: 1 speed stability the motor , very easy to achieve with todays electronics. The way they sound. One of the things to consider is the system and the room. Now go the other way. A person who has a setup that includes a 10kk player would likely hear the difference if a swap out to the lower cost one was made.
I love all the folks that assure you that there can be no difference of any import. Try some auditioning at an audio salon, and I'm pretty sure you will then know the answer. IME you can get some very real, sonically significant and musical improvements as you go up the food chain. But the folks pointing out the diminishing returns with greatly increasing price certainly on to something, as well as the crazy-quick and steep depreciation of anything digital.
Get out and explore with your ears. That will tell you a lot. I have an old Magnavox changer with a tube output. Suits me just fine. They are all pretty much same. Those 3 brands will give you the best value for your bucks. You'll have all advantages of digital and very analog type of sound. I've spent a lot of years upgrading from one component to another and loosing money each time.
In this hobby the one shall simply take a mortgage of It's not different to buying a good car. But for Whichever way you look at it, the "loudness wars" are a huge reason to think carefully before investing in another CD player.
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