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8:47 Apparently this unit supports gapless playback only when the disc is allowed to play through from beginning to end. Skipping forward or backward disables gapless playback. I’ve had my eye on this player, thanks for reviewing it!
@TheAndy1268
Nice device. Just a remark on gapless playback: It DOES have that. Load the CD and play it without skipping a track. Just load the disc and press play. Then it will play gapless.
@alexnicholas5079
Great little player, the weight inspires confidence. compares well with high end Sony and Marantz players of yesteryear, the quoted S/N is superior to those award winning players thanks to its capable DAC, I suspect the bass is better and the top end is crisp. The PSU is not a problem, even modest Samsung bricks are adequate with the advantage that any possible extraneous electrical interference is isolated, compared with an on board supply. The built in headphone amp impresses, delivering ear bleeding levels even into my not particularly sensitive Beyer DT770 Pro 80. Gapless playback not a problem if you play disc all the way through. I now listen to CDs every day, something I haven't done in years.
@audiofool4u
You must play a cd from the beginning without any skipping or fast forwarding to get gapless playback.
@tns5044
Will make a nice mini setup with a Class D amp.
@pedrofernandez8729
It does have gapless playback if you don't mess with the buttons and just let it play thru.
@paulchampion6783
I have seen a comment on Amazon UK regarding gapless playback that providing you let the cd play right through from the start without skipping tracks that gapless play does work. i have purchased this player and await its arrival soon. i will test this out soon as I have Jean Michel Jarre cds which are better without gaps.
@renog7038
You make this sound very tempting! I’d love to have a smaller CD player. It would fit my space better than what I have now (a rather large vintage Philips 5-disc changer). I really enjoyed your review for this and the Fiio CD player. I would love if you’d consider reviewing either of the two models of the Moondrop Discdream. The one thing with the player in this video is I really don’t like slot-in cd players, but it sounds like it works very well for a shockingly low price. I’ll add it to my list of potential buys! Thanks for the review, I’ve grown to really trust your judgements.
@SkiBumMSP
That is how my setup is. I am using a CD player as a transport going into an external DAC. The DAC I am using is the Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition DAC/streamer. I've seen other videos that reviewed this unit, and indeed, it does get good reviews. As to what my "favorite" CD player is? I don't really have a "favorite", but this Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi player that I have is quite the unit, even though it is now nearly 20 years old. It can play CD, DVD, DVD-Audio, and SACD. In 2006, it was a $1,000 unit when brand new.
@ralphreinhardt6020
Bummer about the power " brick ". Other than that, it seems decent enough.
@ronaldweed6103
Sounds great with my headphones. I like it. I have a cd player by Marantz. I have to confess this sounds GREAT!!!
@russputin6294
Not including a power supply means there's a scale of economy on production as there's no need to repack for different countries mains voltages or plug configurations and saves on worldwide carriage / packaging costs too.. I like the way there's an inbuilt upgrade path here, too; start off with a basic wall wart then, when funds allow, replace it (nothing wasted; the original can be used as a 'phone charger or whatever) with a regulated, high current power supply and, finally, an external DAC. No waste and nothing to sell off or trade in
@johnstump2433
I believe that was a SMSL business card, not a credit card..😂
@audiofool4u
Just in case my previous comment was misinterpreted, you need to play a cd from the beginning without any fast forwarding or skipping ON THIS PARTICULAR CD PLAYER to get gapless playback.
@patester2425
Kinda sucks that it doesn't do gapless playback. Would be a major drawback especially with live or some albums like Pink Floyd, etc.. Seems to be the case for most cd players made in China nowadays. Hope that changes down the road.
@johnmarchington3146
It's functional and sounded pretty good, so I can understand your recommendation.
@LarcR
Sorry, but hard pass on any CD player or transport with a slot feed.
@IvanJohnsonMedia
Brutalist design, but offset by the whimsical graphic - which I sort of like!
@richmorrison8194
That little puppy is making the rounds on YouTube! I also had a Sony D-121. No shock protection, so I got out the p-touch and labelled it "Ol' Skippy." I like old timey music too, may I suggest to you - The New Wonders - Steppin' Out. 2024 Turtle Bay Records.
@mikebowen-fq9bc