The Best CD Players & Recorders 2026

1. Arcam - CD5 Compact Disc Player - Black

ARCAM has been a pioneer of Compact Disc playback since the development and introduction of the Delta 70 CD player in 1986, our own ground up design. The experience of producing high quality digital audio products since then has been poured into the ARCAM CD5. Rethought components and materials have been painstakingly analysed and reviewed to ensure brilliant sound quality. Hi res audio playback capability is included for FLAC and WAV encoded CD and USB files.

2. Marantz - CD6007 CD Player - Black

The CD6007 follows in the footsteps of its acclaimed predecessors with outstanding sound from a sleek, affordable component that ensures impressive audio performance from every disc in your CD library. Its high-end digital-to-analog converter brings out refreshing detail and clarity. Features an HDAM-SA2 circuit with three gain settings (Low/Mid/High) for a wider range of headphones, plus independent volume control. Featuring a new Hi-Res D/A conversion with two selectable filter options, the CD player ensures optimum musical fidelity with tight bass, pleasant mids, and smooth extended highs for CD playback and Hi-Res formats from a USB device. The Marantz CD player also offers a variety of unique playback functions like Direct Search, Program Play, Quick Replay, Time Player, and A-B Repeat along with basic playback functions like Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Random/Repeat. Comes with an IR remote control that features an easy-to-use ergonomic design and can control the CD6007 as well as the matching PM6007 amplifier (sold separately).

3. Onkyo - 6-Disc CD Player - Black

Plays CD format; Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) technology; multibit D/A converter; 128x oversampling; 6 repeat modes; 40-track programming; Direct Digital path cable

Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.

4. Yamaha - CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC - Black

Belt-driven system; 78, 33-1/3 and 45 rpm record playback speeds; Bluetooth connectivity; built-in speaker; CD player

This high-quality CD player is easy to operate and includes special features like Pure Direct, Intelligent Digital Servo, USB and MP3/WMA/LPCM/FLAC compatibility.

5. Rotel - CD14MKII CD Player - Black

The Rotel CD14MKII features a smooth tray-loading mechanism, precise laser pickup, and a silent running motor controller, guaranteeing worry-free CD playback with exceptional sound quality. Ideal for discerning audiophiles seeking top-tier performance.

6. Rotel - RCD-1572MKII CD Player - Black

The RCD-1572MKII, Rotel's top-tier CD player, boasts precision engineering with a smooth tray-loading mechanism, premium digital-to-analog conversion, and user-friendly controls. It delivers exceptional sound quality in a sophisticated design, making it an ideal choice for demanding audiophiles.

7. Rotel - CD11MKII CD Player - Black

The Rotel CD11MKII is a premium CD player known for its precision, equipped with a smooth tray-loading mechanism, high-quality digital-to-analog converter, and intuitive controls, ensuring outstanding sound quality in an elegant design. Perfect for audiophiles seeking top-notch performance.

8. Rotel - MICHI Q5 CD PLAYER AND DAC - Black

The Michi Q5 Transport DAC features a premium CNC aluminum design CD Mechanism, an advanced ESS ES9028PRO DAC for precise sound, and versatile connectivity including 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB and 24-bit/192kHz coaxial and optical source inputs.

9. Rotel - RCD-1572MKII CD Player - Silver

The RCD-1572MKII, Rotel's top-tier CD player, boasts precision engineering with a smooth tray-loading mechanism, premium digital-to-analog conversion, and user-friendly controls. It delivers exceptional sound quality in a sophisticated design, making it an ideal choice for demanding audiophiles.

10. Rotel - CD11MKII CD Player - Silver

The Rotel CD11MKII is a premium CD player known for its precision, equipped with a smooth tray-loading mechanism, high-quality digital-to-analog converter, and intuitive controls, ensuring outstanding sound quality in an elegant design. Perfect for audiophiles seeking top-notch performance.