

DAC stands for Digital to Analogue Converter, and does just that takes pure digital audio and converts it into an analogue signal, which is what is required for playback and to actually play music out loud. The CD transport is the mechanism which reads the disc via a laser and provides raw digital data in which the music is contained. We also sell blu ray and universal disc players.Ī CD player consists of two key components – a CD transport and a DAC. CD players have evolved and many now feature streaming capabilities, pre amplifiers and/or DACs that can accept connections from other digital sources, although we also sell "purist" CD players that are designed to play CDs very well - and nothing more. I think you will find it will be the CD Player with the most recommendations.Despite the popularity of streaming and the resurgence of vinyl, CD still reigns king as the music source for many, thanks to durability, sound quality and size. I suspect if your shop around, you could find the CD6006-UK for £300 or very close to £300. If you want Network Streaming, then the Warehouse Deal on the Y amaha CD-NT670D at AudioVisualOnLine would be a good choice.īut if you don't need Network Streaming then I would suggest you search for a better deal in the Marantz CD6006-UK, which AudioVidualOnLine has for £299 in limited quantities in another warehouse deal. When you consider that common Network Streaming cost between £350 and £500, those Network CD Players are something of a bargain. Yamaha CD-NT670D Black Network CD Player w/ MusicCast & DAB - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Yamaha CD-NT670D Silver Network CD Player w/ MusicCast & DAB - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Yamaha CD-N301 Silver Network CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Yamaha CD-N301 Black Network CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists

These CD Players have Network Streaming built in, which could be a good way to add Network Streaming to your system at a reasonable price.

Onkyo C-755 Black Compact CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Yamaha CD-S300 Black CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Yamaha CD-S300 Silver CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Here are a range of acceptable CD Players. The Marantz is probably a safe and sure choice. Marantz CD6006SE UK Edition Silver CD Player - CD Players - AudioVisual Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists Shopping around could probably find the CD6006-UK at a more attractive price. Marantz CD6006UKSE CD Player UK Edition - Superfi The Marantz CD6006-UK (£339) probably tops the list but is just above your budget. The answer is - Any CD Player that you like that you can Afford. IMHE, it is always better to postphone the need than making unnecessary compromise. I don't know its price in Spain, but in my country, the price is similar to Marantz but the quality of the latter is a bit better-just in my eyes.Īgree with you that we had better save a little more money to get what we really want. But out of carelessness, I destroyed the binding posts of the RCA output-so be gentle to this machine. I have got the Creek evolution 50 CD player-another budget product with reasonable sound quality. I enjoy what you call 'ritual,' including finding the CD I want, reading the introduction to the composer, the music and the performer etc.

Yes, listening to CDs in the domestic system is quite a different kind of enjoyment from listening via smart phone etc. I simply mean it still takes time for the new formats to fully develop. I would not say SACD, digital music, are not good. CDs, with itsĬomparatively long history, still have its value. I would not put my CDs in my storeroom (I don't have basement in my house). As an owner of lots of CDs, I fully understand your feelings.
