I've tried several CD players but liked the Cyrus DAD1.5 the most. It has a French sound without the round edges, which some Marantz CD players offer on the drums. Although it is has a fresh sound with very good treble, you're don't get tired of the sound (like with some Denon and Linn players, and it isn't boring (like some Meridian and Marantz players). The bass is not bad, but could be better (like the CD player DAD7 from Cyrus, but this one I found boring for the rest).

This Cyrus DAD1.5 CD player sounds amazing! It's treble is so sweet & detailed I played nearly all my CD's again to hear the difference. This player has beautiful high frequency detail without ever sounding harsh or edgey. The bass goes deeper than any other player I had listened to, but does not sound over blown. As for voices & midrange it sounds like they are 'in the room'. I love this CD player & have built an entire Cyrus system around it - it just sounds so right! Highly recommended.