If it was a few hundred dollars cheaper in price (ok, maybe less than half?), the Wave Music System could have ground for a much higher rating. It sounds fantastic, but at this price, it simply isn’t justified.

The Ovation would make a nice musical addition to any bedroom

A very stylish player that's got good performance to boot, and unfortunately a matching price tag

If you’d like a CD jukebox and only have 25 CDs in your collection, buy this one. Otherwise, you could do better.

A player clearly designed with audiophiles in mind, the Pioneer PD-D6 delivers exceptional audio quality, but at a price that will make most users baulk.

If you’ve got a wide selection of CDs or SACDs, you’ll notice a difference stepping up to a dedicated CD player like the CD-S2000. Of course, just like with other high-end components you need the appropriate system to take advantage of that jump in sound quality.