The 8SE builds on the strengths of the standard 8 with HDCD filtering.Īpart from its tonal brightness, the Alpha 9 is a very capable machine.įluid sounding, refined, especially with classical, the stylish CD72 sets the new standard in its price bracket.Įffortless, wholly musical delivery. Refinement comes second to speed in the 7SE, so careful cabling is required for the best results. Superbly-designed, instinctively musical player destined for success. The '07 is even-handed but has no real forte. Very musical outfit which gains sweetness with optional valve output stage. Listening is 'sumptuous' but perception of fine detail a little more difficult. Lean and up-front, the Yamaha is involving on Rock but can sound rough. Can be bettered at the price.ĭetailed, refined but not particularly engaging or exciting. Mature, laid-back machine drops points for inferior timing and imaging.Ī bit rough round the edges but an involving listen. Typical Technics' bright and bassy sound. In spite of a bias towards bass and treble, this machine remains a bargain. Like many of its contemporaries, the Teac is too smooth to shine. Plays multichannel and two channel SACDs with an impressive authority and detail.
#ONKYO CD PLAYER BEST BUY PORTABLE#
The best quality CD portable around if you wish to shell out. Sony produce yet another product that's excellent value for money.Įxpensive but highly desirable. Well put together and confident sounding. One of the top players at the price with great speed and grip.Ĭontrolled and invigorating player albeit a touch sterile.Ī good player well worth audition but suits ambient instrumental music better than vocal. Not the most accurate machine, but holds its own at the price. Portable with limited dynamics but nonetheless musical and finely detailed. Good quality player with a sophisticated sound for the money. Warm and smooth, this is a cultured player. Hard to criticise at the price, with a typically smooth, fluid NAD sound.Ī good quality player that's well built, with a detailed and rhythmic sound. Not the best built, but a great sounding player that deserves a listen. Upholds the Marantz tradition of lively CD players.įine vocal projection and treble. Has build and appearance on its side but not the greatest sonic performer in portables. Like its predecessor (DP 3080) the 3030 is simply one of the best players around under £200. Lacks only some of the spirit of its predecessors. Waffly bass and enthusiastic treble mean the Kenwood prefers Classical to Rock.Ī fine performer. One of the best budget all-rounders there is. Slightly muddled in the bass, the '230 isn't the most rhythmic of players. Great for simple Jazz and Folk, but soft bass slows things down. Sound quality is spot-on for the price.Ī secure performer thanks to its 20 second anti-shock system. Well-tailored CD/MD pairing and a doddle to use. Warm and smooth, the 835 is laid-back rather than in-your-face. Rhythmically slick and dynamic, the Denon errs to the cool side of neutral. Better suited to smooth sounding ancillaries.Ī detailed and appealing performer, especially with classical, but although well built the sonic competition at the price is simply too good. Natural and very life-like, the CD4SE embarrasses many pricier players.Ĭrisp, up-beat player which is inconsistent in its overall presentation.Ī commendable all-rounder with a forward and rhythmic sound.
#ONKYO CD PLAYER BEST BUY FREE#
The CD8 is free from grain but can sound too polished at times. Natural rendition uncommon amongst portables but a little compressed with it. Not quite top of the sonic pile but excellent value for money. PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE AT THE TIME OF REVIEW BUYING GUIDE & REVIEWS - COMPACT DISC PLAYERS - UNDER £300
0 kommentar(er)
