Advance Paris X-D500 CD Transport - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. The X-D500 is a CD Transport that concentrates on its main task: extracting the purest digital information from the CD. The analogue conversion must be done through a separate Digital / Analog converter (DAC) or an amplifier with digital sockets. Key Features: Over-sampling/Up-Scaling function from 16bit/44.1kHz to 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz Coaxial, Optical & AES/EBU digital outputs Compatible with all the Advance Paris products (except the X-i50BT)

Advance Paris ACD APEX CD Player

The ACD APEX CD player is meticulously engineered to pair seamlessly with the new APEX integrated amplifiers, elevating your entire CD collection. It features integrated micro-tubes on the RCA and XLR analogue outputs, ensuring the digital signal is transformed with all the warmth and musicality of the original studio recordings. For flexibility, optical and coaxial digital outputs are also provided for direct connection and conversion within your integrated amplifier. To mark Advance Paris's 30th anniversary, we are introducing a striking, limited edition 30TH EDITION featuring an exclusive black finish. Key Features: CD player with analogue tube outputs offering warm sound and authentic musicality. Raytheon 5744 tubes: extremely robust and durable micro-tubes originally developed for military use, combining power and refined listening. Extensive connectivity: RCA, XLR, TOSLINK optical and RCA coaxial digital, front panel USB audio.  

Esoteric K-05XD Super Audio CD Player

The K-05, which is the primary model for Esoteric Super Audio CD players, is now available in an XD edition. Its design platform has been completely revamped and now boasts VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC/Clock circuitry. The uncompromising quality is refined with flagship technology and the beautiful styling is complemented by high-quality sound that is truly worthy of the term “high-end”. This model comes with a brand new VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism called "ATLAS 05", designed exclusively for this model. Additionally, the DAC section features a discrete circuit with the "Master Sound Discrete DAC", which further refines the music reproduction capability.Key Features: Newly designed VRDS-ATLAS "ATLAS 05" Super Audio CD Transport mechanism “Master Sound Discrete DAC” – In-house developed FPGA, 64bit/512Fs Delta-Sigma modulator “Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” – in-house discrete clock module Our proprietary “ES-Link Analog” current signal transmission output “Esoteric-HCLD” output buffer amplifier (slew rate: 2,000V/μs) 3 power supply transformers (two toroids for analog, digital and one EI for control) Equipped with MQA decoder USB DAC function (DSD 22.5MHz / Asynchronous transmission capability) Digital inputs: coaxial, optical (192kHz & DoP) & Digital outputs: XLR, coaxial

Ayre CX-8 CD Player

No other CD player delivers music like the Ayre CX-8. They’ve combined over twenty years of experience making disc spinners with their very latest digital and analog technologies to create this fantastic CD player. Its sophisticated single-pass 16x Minimum Phase digital filter allows the subtle sonic details in your favorite discs to shine through. Ayre's fully-balanced, zero-feedback analog circuit delivers breathtaking transparency and renders your music against a rich deep background. Key Features: Zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip Ayre custom digital clock Ayre’s Minimum Phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s Diamond output stage Ayre’s exclusive Equilock gain stage Linear analog power supply High-speed circuit board material Optional digital inputs: Ethernet, Asynchronous USB AyreLink communication system

Hegel Viking CD Player

Some years ago Hegel had to discontinue the highly capable Mohican CD player because key components were no longer being produced. Since then, they have been working on a replacement that would be even better. Improving on perfection is not easy, but they did it, and are proud to introduce Viking. Key Features: Reference bit-perfect CD player New design, matching our P30A and H30A amplifiers Dedicated top-of-the-line CD drive and laser with slot-in loading Auto standby (configurable) XLR, RCA, and BNC output SoundEngine, MasterClock, LineDriver, and SynchroDAC

ATC CDA2 CD Player DAC Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Combining very high performance and versatility, the CDA2 combines a CD player, pre-amplifier and high-resolution DAC within a compact and elegant chassis.  Acting as the source or combined with a streamer and/or external phono stage, it can partner with active speakers to form an exceptional system with minimal ‘box-count’. Alternatively, the CDA2 can combine with a power amplifier such as the ATC P2 to drive passive loudspeakers with stunning results.  Key Features: All-discrete class-A pre-amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs. Two analogue inputs via RCA/phono and one via 3.5mm mini-jack. High performance CD Player. Premium AKM 32-bit DAC. USB digital input supporting up to 384kHz PCM data and native DSD256.* Headphone amp featuring discrete output stage. Roon Tested Certification Handmade in England. 6 year warranty.** *DSD256 support via PC only (up to DSD128 via Mac).** TWO years on CD mechanism.

ATC CD2 CD Player

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. This compact high-performance CD digital audio source has been designed to offer exceptional performance and compatibility with a very wide range of partnering electronics both from ATC and other high-quality manufacturers. Styling compliments ATC’s full range of audio electronics, but its small form factor makes it the perfect partner to the equally compact SIA2-100 integrated amplifier.  Key Features: High performance TEAC CD Transport Premium AKM 32-bit DAC Coaxial & TOSLINK Digital Outputs Balanced XLR and Un-balanced RCA outputs ATC Discrete class-A output buffers Handmade in England 6 year warranty* * TWO years on CD mechanism.

dCS Rossini APEX Player

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. dCS' integrated player combines a DAC, music streamer and CD transport in a single, elegant design. Featuring the latest generation dCS Ring DAC APEX, this complete playback system is renowned for its precision, composure and musical purity. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC APEX, as used in Vivaldi playback system, delivers enhanced sonic and technical performance High quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the dCS Mosaic Control app Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible USB, AES, Dual AES and S/PDIF digital audio inputs Integral, high quality CD transport for silver disc playback Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with optional DSD upsampling; user-selectable DSP and DSD filters Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers isolate analogue, digital and clock circuitry Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades Features a full MQA™ decoder. This MQA™ implementation is unique, as it is the first opportunity to enable a DAC which, by providing exact rendering to beyond 16x (768 kHz), matches the desired temporal response with very low modulation noise

dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Designed to deliver excellent performance in rigidity, vibration resistance and resonant-free operation, the Rossini Transport offers a stable and near-silent performance that extracts astonishing levels of detail from silver discs. Key Features: Utilises the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience Plays Red Book CDs in their native 16/44.1 format AND upsamples the data to either DSD, DSDx2 or DXD. Plays SACDs in their native DSD format AND downsamples the data to 16/44.1 format. Configuration Menu – Ability to save/ restore settings, and EasyPlay improves ease-of-use. Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and superior tolerance to AC supply variations. Multi-stage power regulation ensures sensitive clock / PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference. Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration.

Audio Analogue AADrive CD Transport

AAdrive is the new CD driver of PureAAline. AAdrive combines uncompromising circuit solutions with functional features that satisfy even the most demanding user. A CD transport, built with high-performance circuits and based on the Teac CD5020A modified with custom parts to further improve sound performance and reliability.

Pro-Ject Box Design CD Box RS2 T CD Transport

The CD Box RS2 T represents a huge leap forward for CD playback. While many manufacturers are moving away from the CD format, there is still a huge number of keen audiophiles who still use their existing CD collections, and require a playback device that performs to the highest technical standards. The CD Box RS2 T is a luxury transport, featuring new technologies that have not been considered by others for many years to guarantee the level of excellence that audiophiles expect from their equipment. Key Features: Luxury CD transport with top-loading system Magnetic metal clamp for smooth and stable rotation Playback support for CD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW and Hybrid SACD Features CD-Pro 8 mechanism and 'Blue Tiger' CD-84 servo board Sophisticated anti-vibration design  Multiple digital connections including I²S + Masterclock via HDMI connector  LCD screen displays time, tracks and text (if available) Aluminium IR remote included 

Esoteric K-03XD Super Audio CD Player

Since their debut, Esoteric's K-03 Super Audio CD Players have captivated listeners with exceptional playback quality, establishing themselves as the gold standard in digital players and earning numerous awards. The "XD" edition introduces advanced features from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso K-1X model, including the VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism and the Master Sound Discrete DAC. These technologies provide remarkable dynamic range and resolution, delivering thrilling symphonic crescendos and detailed musical nuances with stunning realism. This versatility ensures a superior listening experience across a wide range of musical genres. Key Features: VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism Master Sound Discrete DAC Format support for Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) Optical, RCA, USB digital inputs XLR & RCA Analogue Outputs XLR/ESL-A & RCA Digital Outputs

Esoteric K-01XD Super Audio CD Player

Since their debut, Esoteric's K-01 Super Audio CD Players have captivated listeners with exceptional playback quality, establishing themselves as the gold standard in digital players and earning numerous awards. The "XD" edition introduces advanced features from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso K-1X model, including the VRDS-ATLAS transport mechanism and the Master Sound Discrete DAC. These technologies provide remarkable dynamic range and resolution, delivering thrilling symphonic crescendos and detailed musical nuances with stunning realism. This versatility ensures a superior listening experience across a wide range of musical genres. Key Features: VRDS-ATLAS Super Audio CD transport mechanism Master Sound Discrete DAC Format support for Super Audio CD, CD (including CD-R and CD-RW) Optical, RCA, USB digital inputs XLR & RCA Analogue Outputs XLR/ESL-A & RCA Digital Outputs

Esoteric Grandioso K1X Super Audio CD Player

Two revolutions connecting people to music — VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC — now come to fruition in an integrated player that carries the name… Grandioso.

Esoteric Grandioso P1X Super Audio CD Transport

The Greek god Atlas held the skies on his shoulders as he stood at the center of the heavens. This peerless new Esoteric system has been designed from the ground up to showcase two unique innovations; a completely new VRDS-ATLAS transport. This unparalleled flagship product, the latest to carry the 'Grandioso' name, now stands at the centre of future exaltation in the audio experience

Primare DD15 CD Transport

DD15 is a compact high end CD transport using a dedicated low resonance slot load CD drive and low noise digital output. DD15 is a compact CD transport providing high end digital transport capabilities to virtually any system as a result of its dedicated low resonance slot load CD drive and low noise digital output, while its compact cabinet makes it the perfect partner for SC15 Prisma preamplifier and network player and I15 Prisma integrated amplifier and network player.

Primare CD15 Prisma CD Player

CD15 Prisma is a compact digital music media player, providing high end CD disc, stored and streamed digital media music playback, with wired and wireless connectivity and control capabilities provided by the Prisma network player technology. CD15 Prisma is a compact complete digital music source featuring a slot load dedicated CD drive with Prisma control and connectivity technology feeding a carefully crafted DAC stage and finely tuned analog output stage, allowing for full featured digital music playback from either stored or streamed media, as well as multi-room multi-zone capabilities. In fixed output mode it is a complete digital music source for any high end audio system. In variable output mode, simply connect a pair of powered speakers to form a complete compact digital music system.

Primare DD35 CD Transport

DD35 is a full size dedicated CD transport using a state of the art low resonance dedicated CD drive and ultra low noise digital output. DD35 provides superior digital transport capabilites to virtually any system as a result of its low resonance drive and ultra low noise digital output, and making it the perfect partner for any of the models in the modular line of products: PRE35 preamplifier, I35, and I25 intergrated amplifiers.

Primare CD35 CD Player

CD35 is an award winning full size modular CD player of extraordinary capabilites, a state of the art low resonance dedicated CD drive and most sophisticated digital to analog converter stage, capable of adding full Prisma network technology at any time. Each component part of CD35 – the drive, the DAC, and the output stage – work together in balance and harmony, contributing to what is the best CD player Primare has ever offered.

Primare CD35 Prisma CD Player

CD35 Prisma is an award winning complete digital music media player, providing superior CD disc, stored and streamed digital media music playback, with wired and wireless connectivity and control capabilities provided by the Prisma network streamer technology. Each component part of CD35 Prisma – the drive, the DAC, the output stage, Prisma network player technology – work together in balance and harmony, contributing to what is simply the best digital music player Primare has ever offered.

Leema Acoustics Stream IV CD Transport

The Stream returns! Sporting the same powerful streaming module featured in the Quasar to complement a quality CD transport mechanism, the new Stream IV is a digital source for the modern age.

Leema Acoustics Elements CD Player

The Leema Elements CD Player continues the Leema tradition of ground breaking design, facilities and performance by incorporating many unique Leema innovations and the very best parts and processes available.

Leema Acoustics Antila IIS Eco CD Player

In this latest development of the multi-award winning Antila, the Antila IIS Eco combines exceptional sound quality with captivating good looks and refreshing ease of use, to create a striking impression in any environment.Please Note: Includes built-in Quattro DAC.

Bryston BCD-3 CD Player

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. When asked why they bother to produce a stand alone CD player in this modern era of high resolution music and streaming, Bryston are reminded of several reasons. First is that so many of us have massive CD collections that are as capable of sparking joy today as they were years ago when first purchased. CDs can sound unbelievably good--a testament to their ability to continue to out sell digital downloads. Finally remember that for so many music lovers, learning a new digital playback method simply gets in the way of enjoying music. If any of these resonate with you, perhaps the BCD-3 will be the last CD player you'll ever need.

Quad Artera Play+ CD Player & DAC

The Artera Play+ is the latest addition to the Artera range. The Artera Play+ Combines the sleek user interface with the latest high definition audio technology. The CD player and DAC is the perfect match for the high power drive of Artera Stereo, while you enjoy your music with ultra-high resolution playback up to 32bit/384kHz in addition to DSD64/128/256 files through the USB input.