Another brill Sony (Sony CDP-XE 530)

Member Name: amazingtrade

Product:	Sony CDP-XE 530
Date:	14/06/01 (817 review reads)
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Advantages: Price, Audiophile sound quality, Build quality

Disadvantages: Can sound a tad harsh with some very poor quality recordings, Theres a lot of competition, A few gimicks

This CD player sounds extremely good for a budget machine. It has audiophile quantities combined with lots of features and good build quality. It has CD text, display off (for improved sound quality), line out volume control (handy if your amp does not have a remote control) and a good remote control.

The sound quality is surprisingly very good for the price. The bass won’t match Sony’s more expensive CD player or even a basic offering from the likes of NAD but I think its very good for the price when comparing it the older more expensive CD players. The sound is smooth and seductive although in can sound slightly harsh when playing poor quality pop songs. It copes with folk, dance and indie best. Even pop songs still sound good when comparing it to a budget Pioneer. It never sounds bright and it also never sounds dull.

The build quality is on par with a £300+ CD player and all the controls feel like a typical Sony – very classy.

Conclusion – This is a very good CD player for the money and I would defiantly buy another Sony machine in the future.

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