4 Disc Cd Player

[Nikita Desjardins]

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There are some other exceptionally capable 4K UHD BD players available, including the Sony UBP-X800M2 ($329), which plays back both DVD-Audio discs and SACDs; but that player only offers digital outputs. The well-built, reasonably priced Panasonic DP-UB9000 ($1099.99) has separate ESS SABRE DAC chips for its stereo and 7.1-channel analog audio outputs and can decode DSD digital signals, but it does not support playback of DVD-A discs and SACDs.

After reviewing and returning the unit, I learned that the UDP900 has seven digital-filter options. These are undocumented and difficult to find, as they are accessed by depressing the Audio P button on the remote, and not through the onscreen audio menu as would be expected. As I had no way of knowing about these digital filters, the default filter, named Brick Wall, would have been utilized for the review period.

The back panel is equally impressive, but for different reasons. The stereo outputs are separated from the multichannel outputs as their respective circuit boards are far apart within the chassis. Both XLR and RCA outputs are provided for stereo use. For multichannel use, there are eight RCA outputs: three front, four surround, and one LFE. Next to the multichannel outputs are both coaxial (RCA) and optical (TosLink) S/PDIF outputs as well as an RS-232 control port, and, above the RS-232 port, a USB Type-B input for the DAC. Two HDMI outputs are provided, one labeled Main and the other Audio Only. The ethernet port is situated to the left of the HDMI outputs; to their right is a USB 3.0 port for playback from storage devices. A standard IEC power receptacle for the provided cord and rocker switch for mains power are situated to the extreme right.

The chassis interior is highly compartmentalized to provide isolation of the various sections, which makes for a very rigid structure. The power supply is fully enclosed and is said to have a dual circuit design with both a switching section and an analog section featuring its own 60W toroidal transformer. The Sony KEM481AAA disc mechanism is also fully enclosed and separated from the power supply and audio and video boards with internal walls running the entire length of the player.

This depends on the build quality and reputation of that original CD player. An older CD player that was built and engineered carefully will likely perform better than any cheaply-made player, although there is more chance of something not working if the player hasn't been used regularly or in a very long while. Any old player would benefit from servicing, while newer models tend to be in tip-top working order, and come with newer, more technically capable DACs.

While the CD technology hasn't changed drastically over the decades, some manufacturers use their own proprietary technology and mechanisms that are designed to read the CD disc more accurately (and therefore result in better sound overall). More premium or high-end players that are built to this high standard can last longer than cheaply made options (both old and new), where you might find issues with the disc-loading mechanism or errors in the laser that reads the disc or the laser mechanism simply stops working.

The advent of streaming and digital music files has meant that CD's popularity has nose-dived in the last couple of decades, and that decrease of demand has meant that fewer CD players are being manufactured compared to its hey-day in the '80s and '90s. We imagine plenty of you went ahead and ripped your CDs into WAV or FLAC files to create a more efficient, space-saving system; but there are still plenty of us that held on to our physical CD collection, and musicians today are still bringing out CDs of new albums (alongside vinyl records).

While CD player production isn't as widespread as before, many hi-fi companies (such as Marantz, Cambridge Audio, Arcam, Naim, TEAC and more) are still manufacturing CD players to cater to audiophiles and music fans to whom CDs (and even SACDs) are still one of their main ways of listening to music.

Who needs streaming and randomised playlists? For some, nothing can beat putting on a CD and listening to a great album in full, and the best CD players allow you to enjoy that musical journey to the max.

CD players haven't quite increased in demand in the same way that turntables have, but there are manufacturers who still produce dedicated disc spinners (at both budget and high-end prices) for CD fans and audiophiles alike.

CDs are also enjoying a resurgence for the first time in over 15 years. According to data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales rose by 11 per cent to $537 million in 2023. It's still shy of the billion discs sold in 2000, and vinyl (and streaming of course) currently outstrip CD sales by far, but it's nice to know that those of us who never replaced our disc collection aren't alone.

The Marantz CD6000 series has been a winning option for many years, in various versions, and while the CD6007 is business as usual on the outside (with typically excellent build quality, we're happy to report), it's on the inside where Marantz has made big improvements.

For starters, the CD6007 has a quieter power supply and improved HDAM amplifier modules. These are helped by a sprinkling of higher quality internal components, not least of which is the change of DAC chip to an AKM 4490. That chip allows the CD6007 to process high-resolution files through USB-A on the front socket, supporting PCM music up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD128.

What does all that mean? Great sound. It's full of rhythm and drive. It's precise, clean and delivers dynamics at every inch of the spectrum. Stereo imaging is focused yet expansive, and there are even a few digital filters to tweak the sound to your tastes.

Those who like to tweak will welcome the ability to adjust the amount of dither added to the signal during digital-to-analogue conversion, alter the type of noise shaping applied, and change the digital filter used, plus there are a wealth of connectivity options around the back, including balanced XLRs and USB.

If all you're after is a CD player, then you might want to choose something more dedicated in this list that puts all its eggs in the audio basket. But if versatility is required and you want to stream your music services over wi-fi as well as spin records - and why not - then this Technics is worth your attention.

The Cambridge Audio CXC is a transport, meaning you'll have to supply your own DAC, but with many amplifiers and active speakers now having a DAC built in, this could be an efficient way of adding a disc-spinner into your system.

TEAC VRDS-701: This premium TEAC player needs a similarly capable and partnering system to match, but give it the care it needs and it will deliver a stunningly authoritative sound. It is terrifically detailed, composed and controlled, and sounds as musical as it is informative. It's brilliantly engineered, too, with TEAC's proprietary VRDS transport mechanism that allows the disc to be read more accurately, and a build quality that's sturdy and long-lasting.

More premium players will have better DAC chips and internal components, fewer errors and also support different optical disc formats (SACD alongside standard CD, CD-R, CD-RW, for instance). Some CD players even pack in wireless and streaming tech to turn your CD player into an all-in-one media hub, and include a USB port so you can play 24-bit high-resolution files. It's up to you whether you want the extra features (which can be more expensive) or stick with a solid disc spinner that will do the job well.

The other thing to consider is if you need an integrated CD player (one with a DAC built-in) or a CD transport (no DAC inside). Transports such as the Cambridge Audio CXC will need to use either a standalone DAC or the one in your stereo amplifier to handle the digital-to-analogue conversion before the sound reaches your speakers. The upshot of a CD transport? It puts all its concentration and skills on reading the CD disc. The downside is you'll need to make sure you buy or already have an appropriately skilled DAC to connect it to.

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