Rating of TOP-7 CD players: review, pros and cons of the best models

CD player - not the most necessary thing, but perfectly allows you to pass the time, enjoying your favorite musical compositions. Especially such a device is to the liking of music lovers.

And buying it should be taken very seriously: there are so many such equipment in stores that it is easy to get confused.

What are the important characteristics to look for when choosing a CD player?

• Loading types.
  There are 4 of them: frontal, slotted, upper and carousel (shop).
  The carousel has practically outlived its usefulness: although there you can load several discs at once, such a system often fails.
  It all started with the top load, and now such equipment is only on expensive models.
  Slotted loading is good, the only negative is the rather rapid wear of the rubber on the rollers.
  Frontal - the most reliable and, in fact, that's why the most common.
• Interface.
  USB Type A helps "read" both compressed MP3 audio files and WAV audio files.
  The digital input allows you to connect models to an external DAC.
  When connecting electrically, a digital cable with an RCA type connector is used, with an optical one - Toslink.
  Standard XLR connectors avoid any interference.
• DAC.
  There are 16-bit, 24 and 32-bit, but DACs at 32 and 24 have the smallest error.

Overview of popular models

TOP 7 best players according to customer reviews and ratings.

Denon DCD-800NE

Pure sound for the most comfortable pastime.

Proprietary technology helps to achieve the maximum similarity of the reproduced sound with the sound of the original.

In addition to CDs, it plays CD-R/RW, WAV, FLAC. DAC - high-frequency with support for modern High-Res formats.

Power supply for digital and analog circuits is separate.

There are no noises or pickups inside the player. The high-precision DAC Master Clock protects the sound from distortion and jitter.

Technical specifications:

• harmonic coefficient: 0.002%;
• signal-to-noise ratio: 115 dB;
• dynamic range: 101 dB;
• bandwidth: 2 - 50000 Hz (-3 dB);
• dimensions: 434x107x275 mm;
• weight: 4.5 kg.

Denon RCD-M41

One of the most popular models that has received many awards.

Thanks to the built-in Bluetooth, you can access from your smartphone, computer or tablet, control the sound settings.

There are 2 digital optical inputs for connecting a TV set-top box or other digital device.

There is a built-in FM-tuner and CD. The triple noise reduction system not only protects the signal from distortion, but also cuts off unnecessary sounds.

The compact dimensions allow you to install the device in any place convenient for you.

Technical specifications:

• dimensions: 210x115x308 mm;
• weight: 4 kg;
• power: 70 W;
• inputs: linear, optical;
• standards support: MP3, WMA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD.

Marantz CD6006

Perfect tuning and carefully selected functionality.

Rigid mounts effectively dampen vibrations, and the power supply has a huge amount of power, thanks to which it supplies both analog and digital sections.

The remote control is light and handy, with the ability to digitally connect a device (such as an iPod).

There is a headphone amplifier with a choice of amplification for different models: amplifier circuits - your own; DAC - reference class CS4398.

Several body colors are available: black, gold, silver, silver-gold.

Technical specifications:

• dimensions: 440x340x105;
• weight: 6.5;
• electricity consumption: 32 W;
• consumption in standby mode: 0.3 W.

Marantz CD5005

Worthy replacement for CD5004.

The proprietary Marantz HDAM-SA2 module is complemented by an improved CS4398 DAC, as well as a convenient disk drive.

Plays most formats (including WMA, MP3, CD-RW, CD, CD-R).

Unused functions can be turned off, and then the sound will become even better.

The track selection feature allows you to build your music collection in a convenient order.

There is an energy-saving standby mode, automatic transition to standby mode. The display and connectors are convenient. There are 25 tracks in the program.

Technical specifications:

• weight: 5 kg;
• WxHxD: 440x105x340 mm;
• power supply power consumption: 14 W;
• signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB;
• dynamic range: 100 dB;
• channel separation: 98 dB;
• output voltage: 2.35 V.

Cambridge Audio One

A compact system for any home.

The case looks very stylish: soft pleasant to the eye shades, smoothed corners.

The filling is also nice: Bluetooth, USB port, DAB radio, CD drive.

There are optical and coax inputs, as well as analog ones: thanks to it, it is easy to connect a smart speaker with Alice, a vinyl turntable, a TV, an external network player.

The amplifier is built-in, works in class AB and produces 30 watts per channel. The Cambridge Audio One has good shielding.

Technical specifications:

• WxHxD: 215x90x350 mm;
• weight: 4.6 kg;
• power consumption: 150 W / 2 W (in sleep mode);
• harmonic coefficient: 0.03%;
• signal-to-noise ratio: 92 dB.

Denon DCD-50

For modern lifestyles, the Denon Design range.

Nice in appearance: a strict black case is decorated with silver inserts. It plays music in both WMA and MP3 formats, and Audio-CD is not forgotten.

The design is compact, the parts are neatly fitted to each other.

The OLED screen can be rotated depending on the orientation (the player can be placed both vertically and horizontally).

There is a digital coaxial audio output, as well as a digital-to-analog converter (32-bit / 192 kHz DAC).

Technical specifications:

• bit depth: 32 bits;
• sampling rate: 192 kHz;
• disc loading: slot loading;
• support for MP3, WMA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD standards.

Pioneer PD-50

Universal player as a memory of the past.

Plays most formats from SACD to DSD files.

The owner of an asynchronous USB port that allows you to connect external drives and digital switching.

Built-in power supply, iPod support.

The amplifier is powerful: it is able to "shake" the majority of acoustic systems, including full-fledged outdoor speakers.

The control buttons are discreet, the Pioneer A-70 integrated amplifier has a built-in DAC.

Technical specifications:

• dimensions: 435x130x329 mm;
• weight: 7.8 kg;
• power consumption: 43 W;
• bandwidth: 4 - 20000 Hz;
• signal-to-noise ratio: 117 dB.

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Conclusion

I'm going shopping, before reading our article properly, think: what kind of player do you need?

And do not rush - yours will not leave you.

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