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For a company that doesn't sell any CD's, we actually offer more than a few different CD Players. Here we present our top picks, ordered by price.

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Panasonic: SC-PM270PP-K Stereo System (CD Player, Bluetooth, FM Radio)
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affordable complete system for listening to CDs, radio, Bluetooth audio
Panasonic

SC-PM270PP-K Stereo System (CD Player, Bluetooth, FM Radio)

$139.99

$139.99

↳ Super Affordable Digital-Only Stereo System, $150 Range

👉 No-frills complete digital audio system for the budget-conscious individual. Ready to listen via AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, CDs, or USB in a small footprint. Remote included.

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at each price point.

MoonDrop: Discdream 2 Portable CD Player
MoonDrop: Discdream 2 Portable CD Player
hi-fi player for use at home or on the go, Cirrus Logic 32-bit MasterHlFl chip, 9 hour battery
MoonDrop

Discdream 2 Portable CD Player

$179.99

$179.99

↳ Great Feature-to-Value Ratio for Under $200

👉 Versatile + rechargeable modern portable HiFi player. With its high quality build, double shock absorption design & array of outputs, this player is great for on the go listening or the perfect low-profile addition to your home setup.

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at each price point.

KM5: CP2 Instant Disk Audio CD Player + Speaker w/ Bluetooth
KM5: CP2 Instant Disk Audio CD Player + Speaker w/ Bluetooth
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slim CD player w/ integrated speaker for portable or at-home use, avail in (2) colors
km5

CP2 Instant Disk Audio CD Player + Speaker w/ Bluetooth

$239.00

$239.00

↳ Portable Option w/ Built In Speaker + Bluetooth, $250 Range

👉 The only player on this list with built in speakers + BT output. Its sleek, modern design, LED display & rechargeable battery make this portable CD player a component of the future, not a relic from the past.

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at each price point.

Cambridge Audio: AXC35 CD Player
Cambridge Audio: AXC35 CD Player
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CD player w/ gapless playback, high-quality Wolfson DAC
Cambridge Audio

AXC35 CD Player

Sale $399.00 $449.00

Sale $399.00 $449.00

↳ Legacy British Hi-Fi Brand's Affordable Offering at $449

👉 The AXC35 stands out for its integrated Wolfson DAC and gapless playback in this price range. This unit is perfect for faithfully reproducing old DJ mixes, classical pieces and live albums. Analog and digital outputs to boot.

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at each price point.

Pro-Ject: CD Box S3 CD Player
Pro-Ject: CD Box S3 CD Player
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audiophile grade CD player in a compact, minimal form
Pro-Ject

CD Box S3 CD Player

$599.00

$599.00

↳ Premium Build Compact Unit at $600

👉 Compact, slot-loading at home player. Unique in its price range for its solid metal construction and high-quality DAC. The RCA analog and coaxial digital outputs allow for easy integration in most any setup.

The Lab's favorites
at each price point.

cd player 5 disc changer in black yamaha with remote
Yamaha: CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer
fully-opening tray hifi CD player holding 5 discs at a time
Yamaha

CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer

$599.95

$599.95

↳ 5-Disc Changer w/ High Quality DAC, $600

👉 Top notch circuitry design and a few unique features set this disc changer apart from the rest. PlayXchange allows users to swap discs while one continues playing & Pure Direct mode shortens signal path to minimize noise + provide uninterrupted sound.

The Lab's favorites
at each price point.

NAD: C 568 CD Player
high-end model with Wolfson DAC
NAD

C 568 CD Player

$899.00

$899.00

↳ Sleek High-End Precision Player under $1000

👉 Upgraded and refined component style player. Premium Wolfson 24-bit DAC & Crystek Clock Module offer precise digital reproduction. Programmable, random & repeat playback modes.

The Lab's favorites
at each price point.

Onkyo: DX-C390 6-Disc Carousel CD Changer
Onkyo: DX-C390 6-Disc Carousel CD Changer
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high quality multi-disc player for CD, CD-R/W + MP3 CDs
Onkyo

DX-C390 6-Disc Carousel CD Changer

Sale $299.99 $374.99

Sale $299.99 $374.99

↳ 🥈Honorable Mention: Audiophile-Grade Performance For a Fraction of The Cost at $375

👉 Included due to its 6-Disc capacity, the DX-C390 is special because of the features offered for its price. Exclusive circuitry, 6 playback modes & CIRC error correction system are simply not found on similarly priced players.

The Lab's favorites
at each price point.

Denon: D-M41S 60W Mini Stereo System
Denon: D-M41S 60W Mini Stereo System
60W power, RCA line input, Bluetooth, Radio, CD player
Denon

D-M41S Mini Stereo System w/ CD Player, Bluetooth

$630.00

$630.00

↳ 🥈Honorable Mention: Compact Analog-Capable Digital Stereo System, $600 Range

👉 This ready to play set is a great all-arounder for any music lover. CD player, FM/AM Tuner, Bluetooth connectivity, analog + digital inputs as well as subwoofer + headphone outputs - this small unit leaves little to be desired.

The Lab's favorites
at each price point.

Technics: SA-C600 Network Digital Streaming Amplifier / CD Player - Silver
Technics: SA-C600 Network Digital Streaming Amplifier / CD Player - Silver
60w amplifier, phono input, top-loading CD player, hi-res streaming
Technics

SA-C600 Network Digital Streaming Amplifier / CD Player - Silver

$1,299.99

$1,299.99

↳ 🥈Honorable Mention: Powerhouse Component From Legendary HiFi Brand, $1300

👉 The SA-C600 is Technics' answer to the "all-in-one" question. An amplifier, hi-res streamer, CD player, FM + digital radio receiver all wrapped in their iconic black and silver casing. Special JENO Engine sound processor & MQA compatible codec produce stunning output.

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