CD players

Does everything a £5000 CD player should, and with some panache

Thoroughly likeable in most ways and admirable in some, but a lack of bottom-end rigour hampers the big Marantz

Musical, Ergonomic issues aside, this is an excellent player for the money, and it’s a must-hear product

A great-sounding combination that just needs a little extra bite to become a total all-rounder

Marantz has replaced its CD5001 with the CD5003, a subtle but effective upgrade of the original player in a sharp new set of clothes

Arcam's FMJ CD17 is a CD player of many talents, namely detail and finesse but it's slightly lacking in excitement

This stunning player from Cyrus has a gorgeous sonic character all of its own

This DAC/transport combo is competitively priced, but struggles to impress

The Caspian M-Series 1 CD is now discontinued.

This French-built CD player delivers an exciting, dynamic sound but the treble can sound bright and build quality is a tad flimsy