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CD players are used by personal computers and electrical devices to read data from CD's (compact disks). A compact disk can store 650mb of data. Up until 2004, the majority of software applications and games (windows operating systems, FIFA football games) came on CD. Recently DVD's have replaced CD's for the storage of computer applications. It was vital to have a CD-ROM component installed in a PC to run and install the latest music CD's, software applications and games. Times have changed, DVD-ROM players have replaced them, and can play both CD's and DVD's for a PC. Portable CD players have virtually become redundant, due to the evolution of portable Mp3 players. But, due to the superiority of CD's sound quality, in comparison to Mp3, CD players are still the most popular source unit for any integrated Hifi system, or system of separates.
CD Players have generally become restricted to home Hifi systems. PC's use DVD-ROM players, and Mp3 has replaced CD's in virtually all portable media players. CD still looks set to be used as a source media for Hifi systems, because there (2008) is currently no other widespread media format that beats it's sound quality. Whilst car audio systems are slowly moving over to Mp3, a good majority of car manufacturer's still implement CD players into their dashboards. Many of these are single disc CD player, but some can hold multiple CD's. The majority of domestic CD changer are hold either 3, 5 or 6 or 7 discs. But vehicle CD changers are usually placed in the boot, so a vehicle can hold mega-changers, which hold 20 or more CDs.
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Audio Cd5
This is an entry level CD Player, if you have not heard of Cambridge Audio, and you should have, if your interested in Hifi, they are the champions of inexpensive starter hi-fi components. Like with all there products, the Cd5 has a simple facade, not much in the way of controls, but enough to keep me satisfied. The sound, while producing clarity and a clear sound at most levels, tends to break up with excessive bass or treble.
I cannot say I like the appearance of the unit, it may play a comforting and warm sound, but the facade is far from warm, with an austere war time rationing feel. If your looking for an art deco hi-fi system, this aint it, its bland, cold and functional. But hey! its entry level, the bells and whistles cost a few dimes more. I bought the unit from richersounds website, sadly the first unit developed a fault the minute I plugged and played. Credit to richersounds, they made no fuss in exchanging for a second unit. This one has given flawless service, eighteen months and counting.
The Cd5 is complemented by partnering it with the A5 amplifier, also from Cambridge Audio. Both cost in the region of fifty to seventy pounds, depending on the discounts richersounds are currently running. Coupled with a half decent set of speakers (Mission or Whalfdales) and plugs, I should think it will compete handily with most integrated Hifis costing twice as much. It's a shame the manufacturers didn't deem the Cd5 worthy of a headphone input, but apart from that, I have little to complain about.
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