Neither Onkyo C-7030 nor Pioneer PD-10AE were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 61 CD Player expert endorsements , however neither Onkyo C-7030 nor Pioneer PD-10AE 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 iMore (4 Dec 2021), history-computer.com (13 Nov 2023) BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore  | history-computer.com  | What Hi-Fi  | BestCovery  | Idsesmedia  | Crutchfield  | World Wide Stereo  | BestReviews  | MUO  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $299 |  Onkyo C-7030 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $280 |  Pioneer PD-10AE | - | - | - | -
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Onkyo C-7030 
Pioneer PD-10AE Customers like Onkyo C-7030 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Pioneer PD-10AE
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Onkyo C-7030, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Pioneer PD-10AE.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling cd player receives a consumer score of 7.5 (good). Both Onkyo C-7030 and Pioneer PD-10AE receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
| Onkyo C-7030 | |
| Pioneer PD-10AE | |
| Median best-selling CD Player |
Onkyo C-7030 is more popular than Pioneer PD-10AE
It's fairly safe to say that Onkyo C-7030 is a more popular cd player than Pioneer PD-10AE, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Onkyo C-7030 and Pioneer PD-10AE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Yamaha CD-S303 | $340 |
In comparison:
 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Cambridge Audio AXC35 | $399 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Tascam CD-200 | $260 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews | |
 | Sharp XL-BH250 | $320 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore | history-computer.com | What Hi-Fi | BestCovery | Idsesmedia | Crutchfield | World Wide Stereo | BestReviews | MUO | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| 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. | - | - | 6 | 4 | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $340 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $549 |  Denon DCD-900NE | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- FOR YOUR CD COLLECTION. Designed for music lovers who enjoy playing their favorite artists in physical format, the C-7030 CD player delivers an incredible playback experience. Perfected over decades, this CD player honors your CD collection.
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- 192 kHz/24-bit DAC ; Center mounted drive for more rigid platform/less vibration
- High-accuracy clock ; Optimized for CDs, for reliability and low noise
- 25-Track memory playback ; AKM 4482VT DAC with a high precision clock pulse
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Onkyo C-7030 is a very popular option in the middle of the CD players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Harman Kardon FL8300 or Sharp XL-BH250 .
Onkyo C-7030 is $39.01 more expensive than an average CD player ($259.99).
Pioneer PD-10AE is a popular option in the middle of the CD players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Harman Kardon FL8300 or Tascam CD-200 .
Pioneer PD-10AE is $20 more expensive than an average CD player ($259.99).
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