Pioneer PD-D6-J

Zitat: Pro: + Clarity and detail resolution + transparency and stereo-imaging are first rate + great styling Contra: - Too polite - needs careful system-matching - nasty remote handset

Zitat: For: Involved, engaging sound + Good separation of detail Against: - Overly minimal ergonomics - Quite high mechanical noise

Zitat: Pros: + Well judged balance of dynamics, timing and power give it a light touch that lets the music do its stuff Cons: - Slightly fiddly remote handset, not as much energy as some All four of these players are extremely good at their job and it takes a nit picker like myself to find the few shortcomings that I did - in truth I could easily live with any of them. The Cambridge and Advance Acoustic represent two sides of the more energetic and bold style, the UK brand delivering a more even balance at the expense of some dryness while the French model produces a more idiosyncratic but highly entertaining alternative at a remarkably low price. The two Japanese brands go in for a smoother, more relaxed sound which I prefer because it makes for more high level playback pleasure, and of these the Denon, with its UK-tuned output stage, has a little more energy and life which puts it in front by a disc drawer.

Zitat: Compact Disc is still the most popular format for music lovers, and the two-channel PD-D6-J Super Audio CD player is currently the best way to enjoy the full potential of CD without spending a lot of money. Its build-quality and design are uncompromising, including a substantial power supply and aluminium front panel. Its D/A conversion and output stages employ 24bit/192kHz converters, a very efficient Legato Link PRO processor, and carefully selected electronic components. The PD-D6-J is also compatible with MP3 as well as WMA compressed audio formats. Its sound is dynamic, providing excellent high frequency definition without any hint of aggressive character.