Paired with a good DAC, speakers and other components, it is on the level with much pricier components

Quiet operation and excellent sound quality when connected to a good DAC

Since my integrated amp has a pretty great DAC built in, I’ve been using the CD player merely as a transport.

If I am going to spend a half a grand on a device that only reads the cd, I expect it to sound smooth yet very detailed especially when running through such a great DAC (that itself costs almost a $1000)

Pair it up with a good DAC and you will hear the beauty of this device

It seems very well made which stumps me as to why the cd tray makes an awful snapping noise and awkward clunk when it opens