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Yamaha CD-S700


$800.00 Released November, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:USB input for direct playback from iPods and other compact musical devices. Silent Loader transport mechanism works as advertised--disc loading and playback are virtually silent. Sleek, minimalist aesthetic is appealing.

The Cons:Neutral playback may be too dull for some.

The Yamaha CD-S700 is a conventional audio CD player designed for superior music reproduction. As well as playing CDs, the unit also features a USB port on the front panel for hooking up to an iPod, an iPhone, or a digital music player.

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Speaking of which, this device has no difficulty handling MP3 & WMA audio files. Included with the player is a differential D/A converter for high conversion precision with nearly no noise. Additional features of the Yamaha CD-S700 include gold-plated input terminals, a variety of playback functions, and an independent power unit.

Features

  • Conventional CD Player
  • USB Hookup (iPods, etc.)
  • MP3/WMA Playback
  • Differential D/A Converter
  • Gold-Plated Input Terminals
  • Many Playback Functions
  • Independent Power Unit 

Specifications

  • Disc Compatability: CD, CD-R/RW (MP3/WMA)
  • Frequency Response: 2Hz-20kHz
  • Distortion: .002%
  • S/N Ratio: 110+dB
  • Weight: 6.2kg

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Pros
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    USB input for direct playback from iPods and other compact musical devices.

  • 1

    Silent Loader transport mechanism works as advertised--disc loading and playback are virtually silent.

  • 1

    Sleek, minimalist aesthetic is appealing.

  • 1

    Music playback is very accurate and uncoloured.

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    The most accurate playback available at this price point.

  • 1

    Build quality is very solid--brushed-metal finish that has little give, seems like it can stand up to years of use and abuse.

Cons
  • 1

    Neutral playback may be too dull for some.

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