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Posts in category Digital Players/Streamers

CD and SACD players, digital/network streamers reviews

KEF LSX wireless speakers – small wonders

July 24, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Streaming wireless speakers abound in the market, but the compact KEF LSX is something special.

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Cayin N8 DAP – master of all, jack of none

May 13, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Cayin’s flagship N8 digital audio player ticks almost all the boxes…

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Cayin N5iiS – a portable powerhouse player

April 16, 2019 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: If sound quality is everything to you, the Cayin N5iiS player is a tempting proposition… even if the user experience is less glamorous.

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Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista CD player – not for all tastes

November 26, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: It’s hefty, and it looks impressive, and it has its sonic plusses, but the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista seems a tad out of synch with the rest of the pack.

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FiiO M3K DAP – a steal for the price

November 8, 2018 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: You can’t really go wrong with the FiiO M3K digital audio player, given its ridiculously affordable price…

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Cayin iDAP-6 player – tasty source of digital

September 7, 2018 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Some bugs aside (and which digital audio player is free of them?), the Cayin iDAP-6 certainly holds promise of great musical times for the desktop user.

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Cambridge Audio CXN v2 – almost perfect streamer

June 21, 2018 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Loads of streaming and networking fun to be had from this cheerful little box of tricks from Cambridge Audio – the CXN, now in its second iteration.

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Chord Poly streamer/player – raising your Mojo

May 7, 2018 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Sonically outstanding, brilliant, etc, etc… but the Chord Poly streamer needs to be friendlier to the user and iron out some kinks in the system.

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Bryston BCD-3 – keeping CD alive and relevant

April 5, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: Wait, a CD player in these times? Well, why not? We still have years left before the format dies (if at all, just look at vinyl), and in that time, machines like the Bryston BCD-3 make the CD life more inviting.

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Samsung UBD-K8500 Blu-ray player – 4K excitement

November 30, 2016 Written by El Hefe

REVIEW: If you’re seeking that big step-up in your home cinema system, here’s a Samsung Blu-ray player that holds little back.

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iBasso DX80 DAP – refined and polite

May 16, 2016 Written by BRANDO PETER

REVIEW: It’s not everything for everyone but the iBasso DX80 will please audiophiles looking for a high-quality portable player to carry around their fave high-resolution audio files.

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Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 – evolution of an icon

May 27, 2015 Written by J LOH
Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 – evolution of an icon

REVIEW: The legendary Sony Walkman continues to thrive through generations, adapting and evolving with the times; sure, there are competitors… but few with such an illustrious pedigree.

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Yamaha A-S3000, CD-S3000 – class act

November 5, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Yamaha A-S3000, CD-S3000  – class act

REVIEW: Yamaha’s flagship hi-fi components may not shake the audio world but they certainly possess enduring qualities that will appeal to audiophiles of most persuasions.

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Calyx M high-rez player – beyond the ‘Pod

July 3, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Calyx M high-rez player – beyond the ‘Pod

REVIEW: Time to move the goalposts for portable digital audio players… and this South Korean beauty ensures that the competition has a lot of catching up to do.

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Pro-Ject CD Box DS – big performer

October 3, 2013 Written by J LOH
Pro-Ject CD Box DS – big performer

REVIEW: Persisting with archaic things like CD players in these modern times? Here’s good stuff for you from Pro-Ject, then…

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Burmester 061 – an abundance of class

July 21, 2013 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Burmester 061 – an abundance of class

REVIEW: Tradition can be misleading. Here’s a German product that breaks the mold and occupies a comfortable niche where music reigns above all else… but there’s a price, of course …

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Parasound Zcd – zest in a pack

January 13, 2013 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Parasound Zcd – zest in a pack

REVIEW: Now. now, what have we here? A pint-sized CD player that thinks big … well, as they say, explosives come in little packages and Parasound’s Zcd makes no apology for its size.

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Premium performance from Primare CD22

October 7, 2012 Written by J LOH
Premium performance from Primare CD22

REVIEW: Computer audio and streaming may be the way to go for many audiophiles but that old dog we call CD won’t give up without an awesome fight … as the Primare CD22 proves.

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NAD C 546BEE CD player – whole lotta bang

September 16, 2012 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
NAD C 546BEE CD player – whole lotta bang

REVIEW: This is ridiculous … you really should be paying more for something as sonically competent as the NAD C 546BEE CD player. Alright, so maybe it looks nothing like it sounds, but still …

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Rega’s shrinking act – the Apollo-R

June 2, 2012 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: There’s no shame in downsizing, and certainly, no excuses needed. You go with your instincts, and Rega Research has often backed itself over the decades. If this venerable British hi-fi manufacturer has seen fit to shrink the dimensions of its products in recent years, then you can bet your stash there’s a good reason. The latest in Rega’s line of “shoebox-size” products is the Apollo-R CD player.

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