McIntosh MCD7009 CD player
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The MCD7009, $2,750, is a sleek and smoothly functioning model. It's surface attractiveness and good ergonomics, however, are not matched in its sonic performance, which displays a brittleness in solo piano and violin listening testing, despite good test specifications.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1996
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Sony CDP-XA7ES CD player
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The CDP-XA7ES ($3,000) is a single-disc player that is an excellent alternative to esoteric players that cost more. It offers the finest sound and quality. High-end features include a rigid frame for reducing vibration, a class-A output stage, and digital filtering.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1996
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Meridian 508.24 CD player
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Meridian 508.24 is the latest iteration of the Meridian 508 CD player. It features Crystal Semiconductor D/A converters in dual-fifferential configuration. It is priced for the high-end market at $3,495, but is world-class in configuration and capabilities.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1998
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