Plinius CD player

I have not heard a burned in one yet, so it is too early to say anything more than it is very promising. I can say that this is clearly a Plinius design, not just another CD Player stuffed in a Plinius box. Very notable is the attention to a solid physical foundation for the transport mechanism. Handling their newer gear it is clear the new wrap around fronts add to the physical integrity of all their equipment.

I have now heard a run in one. It matched or beat out or was only slightly edged by some of the best company us guys contemplate - Wadia, YBA, Resolution Audio, Audio Aero, etc. Worth a try for sure (especially if you live in NZ where they are silly cheap).

I should add, I found it quite un-Plinius-like. In general I find the Plinius power amps to have a kind of muscular swagger but to be quite colored and not very lively. Impressive on first listen but over time the lack of life and sparkle gets to you. The CDP is nothing like that - it is fast and has a lighter touch. Those that love Plinius may not like this CDP. If you have similar reservations about the Plinius sound to me, this CDP is something else.