Creek has improved the build quality of its latest CD player, and it's a smooth performer, but we'd like more excitement and attack
This French-built CD player delivers an exciting, dynamic sound but the treble can sound bright and build quality is a tad flimsy
The Bryston makes a strong case with both its ability to involve the listener and its versatility with music
What the CD-1 lacks in subtlety, it more than makes up for in power and drive. This is a bold-sounding player
This Plinius CD player/amplifier is pretty much unbeatable for the money. Dynamic, punchy and enthusiastic – this gets to the heart of the music
The Pathos can take on any hard-driving tune and leave the ring without a scratch. Well-crafted player with verve and a rhythmic bite
The NAD fights its corner convincingly: robust build, disciplined soundstage and stunning levels of depths. But it needs to learn to cut loose occasionally
It’s weird, quirky and sometimes downright frustrating – but the Fog 3 is one of the most natural-sounding CD players you’ll ever hear
This is a very capable high-end CD player that need fear no rival. Add in excellent build, elegant styling and new-age usability – and it’s a must-audition
The Azur 340C's energetic delivery is one of its strengths, though it can go OTT at times, losing some detail in the process
Marantz is keeping up its tradition of building superb CD players with the introduction of the CD6003