CD players

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

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

Speedy, insightful delivery, but this CD player is let down by lacklustre bass and can lose its cool during tricky musical passages

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