The blue LED display is obviously teal with a blue filter - you can see the teal display behind the blue filter from above when inserting a

The blue LED display is attractive and (very importantly) is legible from a distance of ten to twelve feet - it shows the number of the current track being played and the time played (stopped, it shows the number of tracks and the total time in minutes and seconds of the CD)

That is why I have rated the unit 5* (and because so far I have not had a single issue with it used as a transport).ProsAudiophile quality sound, relatively inexpensive, extremely reliable (so far after two years), feels beautifully made and solid, very attractive (I have the black unit), neat little flat unobtrusive remote control, programmable for your favorite track selection on the CD you are about to play, digital S/PDIF output for your favorite DAC, and the incorporated DAC sounds wonderful

Try playing a CD like the Beatles' Love - which has 26 seamless tracks.

This may annoy some people but it is whisper quiet when actually playing cd's which is the important thing.

The only positive thing about this unit is that it sounds good when it does work.

the DAC is great and plays very accurately

That is why I have rated the unit 5* (and because so far I have not had a single issue with it used as a transport).ProsAudiophile quality sound, relatively inexpensive, extremely reliable (so far after two years), feels beautifully made and solid, very attractive (I have the black unit), neat little flat unobtrusive remote control, programmable for your favorite track selection on the CD you are about to play, digital S/PDIF output for your favorite DAC, and the incorporated DAC sounds wonderful

I know cd players are unfortunately not part of the standard home listening experience these days, but for those who really enjoy music & care about true listening enjoyment, a good cd player is a must

Don't get me wrong, I have an iPad, iPod, etc. & love the ease & portability they offer, but I believe the best listening experience is through a excellent cd player, receiver, and speakers

But I certainly believe that the results indicate that any owner of the Topaz CD10 can be proud of a really high quality audiophile sound from an inexpensive unit

That is why I have rated the unit 5* (and because so far I have not had a single issue with it used as a transport).ProsAudiophile quality sound, relatively inexpensive, extremely reliable (so far after two years), feels beautifully made and solid, very attractive (I have the black unit), neat little flat unobtrusive remote control, programmable for your favorite track selection on the CD you are about to play, digital S/PDIF output for your favorite DAC, and the incorporated DAC sounds wonderful

While it sounds good (as noted by some other reviewers here) it butchers any CD with tracks that are meant to have no gap between them

Try Beethoven's Pastoral and cringe when it inserts silent moments between movements which should blend seamlessly

I purchased it from Crutchfield and am using it with a Pioneer Elite A-35R integrated amplifier.

While I have never been a big believer in interconnects improving the sound of components, I found a marked improvement in sound quality when I switched from the Straightwire cables I have been using for years with other components to a pair of Audioquest Golden Gate interconnects.

While I have never been a big believer in interconnects improving the sound of components, I found a marked improvement in sound quality when I switched from the Straightwire cables I have been using for years with other components to a pair of Audioquest Golden Gate interconnects.

Now, this could be just a better conductive match with my integrated amp or it could be something specific to this

but either way I thought it worth mentioning.

Don't get me wrong, I have an iPad, iPod, etc. & love the ease & portability they offer, but I believe the best listening experience is through a excellent cd player, receiver, and speakers

I know cd players are unfortunately not part of the standard home listening experience these days, but for those who really enjoy music & care about true listening enjoyment, a good cd player is a must

While it sounds good (as noted by some other reviewers here) it butchers any CD with tracks that are meant to have no gap between them