Frequently asked questions about CD players, old vs new machines, what makes a really good CD player, keeping them running and more.
Good question, simple answer: upgrade articles can become a bit of a one-way brain drain. I know people enjoy upgrade articles and don’t worry, I haven’t completely stopped writing mine, I’m just tightening up a few things. Let me explain… I’m old-school (because I’m old!) and if someone provides information or a service that I […]
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Yes, they do, significantly so in a system with the resolution to reveal these differences. This CD transport ‘thing’ is one of the more puzzling hi-fi truths and paths to improving your Redbook CD playback. If you need the TLDR: transports sound different, dramatically so in some cases. Even I was surprised by this in
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Just as much as necessary to carefully complete the work you’ve asked us to do, and no more. Liquid Audio specialises in preserving and rejuvenating classic hi-fi stereo equipment and always delivers exceptional service, results and value. Our reputation for excellence, the result of hard work and original thinking, respected by customers and visitors worldwide,
A great question, well worth asking, so let’s discuss it. You may not realise it but there are so many elements contributing to the sound of a CD player that no two models will ever sound quite the same. This is true of any piece of hi-fi equipment, and most other things, including guitars, amplifiers,
Yes, but your CDs won’t sound as good as they can when played on dedicated CD hardware. For the very best CD playback, you’ll need a dedicated Redbook CD player, or even better – a transport and DAC. In most cases, CDs will sound better played on this dedicated CD hardware than when played on
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Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t buy equipment in poor condition. I know that everyone wants a bargain and buying equipment in poor condition is often perceived as a bargain. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good
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A VERY good question, with an answer that depends on what you value, but for most people, it will be an older CD player. Let me instead ask you this: What’s better: a CD player that is beautifully built, reliable over decades and sounds great, or a player that only sounds great, but lacks the
