Neither Cambridge CXC Transport nor Yamaha CD-S300 were recommended by experts this month
On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 61 CD Player expert endorsements , however neither Cambridge CXC Transport nor Yamaha CD-S300 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither CD Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Onkyo DXC390 or other critically acclaimed Home Audio CD Players of this month.
For reference, Onkyo DXC390 received 5 endorsements this month, from MUO (19 Dec 2023), World Wide Stereo (21 Dec 2023) BestCovery (5 Apr 2022) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | Lifewire | MUO | BestReviews | World Wide Stereo | Crutchfield | Idsesmedia | BestCovery | What Hi-Fi | history-computer.com | iMore |
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1 | - | Check price | Onkyo DXC390 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Cambridge CXC Transport | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $500 | Yamaha CD-S300
The Yamaha CD-S300 CD player offers pleasing audio performance with a soulful vocal quality, smooth and flowing sound, and a well-balanced and solid sound, while its retro design and range of connectivity options make it a desirable choice, although the navigation system may be a drawback for some users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Home Audio CD Players ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | Lifewire | MUO | BestReviews | World Wide Stereo | Crutchfield | Idsesmedia | BestCovery | What Hi-Fi | history-computer.com | iMore |
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1 | - | Check price | Onkyo DXC390 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
2 | - | $599 | Cambridge Audio CXC The Cambridge Audio CXC CD Player is highly praised for its superior audio quality, sleek design, and durable build, making it a top choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. | - | - | 3 | 8 | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | - |
3 | - | $342 | Yamaha CD-S303 The Yamaha CD-S303 CD player offers impressive audio performance, high-quality construction, and flexible connectivity options, making it a great choice for those seeking detailed and accurate sound reproduction. | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $549 | Denon DCD-900NE | - | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 3
Highest score by yamaha.com | 94 |
Average score based on 6 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 60 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Product 1: MP3, WMA, iPod, CD R/RW disc playback compatibility
- Product 1: High performance DAC for high conversion precision with low noise
- Product 1: Laser pickup floating mechanism; Output level: 2 plus/ minus 0.3 V (1 kHz, 0 dB)
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Yamaha CD-S300 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Denon DCD-600NE or Sony CDP-CE375 .
Yamaha CD-S300 is $150 more expensive than the average CD player ($249.99).