Yamaha CD-S700

My CD player after several years broke down, did not read correctly CDs. So I needed to repair it, and then I was forced to use also yamaha but blu ray player as music source. And then...miracle, ...music was disaster...miracle is, because I finally understood why we need to pay extra money for CD player, CD player came back yestarday , again I can listen music, metal has dynamic again (I use 700 yamaha amplifier for both set ups).

Pros: sound, sound, sound and it is nice looking too

Cons: could read faster CD

I hate to undermine the previous reviewers, but I can't say I'm as impressed as they are. It works fine, but it is not three times better than $300 Marantz I was using, nor the Sony ES machine this replaces. The Sony had an "index" feature that I miss. I didn't have many discs that employed that device, but it was very helpful on theme & variation discs. It may not be an option anymore. I don't regret the purchase, but Im not convinced that it is significantly better than a $400 machine.

Pros: Very quiet and uncluttered.

Cons: Probably more expensivethan should be.

The Yamaha CD-700 has outstanding sound. The disk tray is quiet, no noise what so ever. The PURE DIRECT mode eliminates any internal interference and is a nice feature. I also like the USB port for connecting a memory stick to play my mp3 music. I purchased the CD-S700 to go with my Yamaha sound receiver RS-700. Outstanding system that I would recommend to anyone.

Pros: Excellent sound and features. Quality constuction

Cons: Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

The title above says it all. I have been an audiophile for over 20 years, and this is the best player I have owned--and I have had many. The build quality is superb: a very quiet transport, no goofy "bells and whistles" (except for the USB connection I will never use), solid, well-spaced output connectors, good weight and feel, sturdy feet, and a nice textured finish. In terms of sonics, the CD-S700 delivers lucid, smooth, dynamic sound. I prefer this player to the similarly priced Onkyo C-7070, and to the more expensive Yamaha CD-S1000. I have had two CD-S1000s. The first I thought nice, but somewhat bland, and not an improvement over the CD-S700. I bought another CD-S1000 recently, and the transport made odd noises. I returned it, and went back to the 700--and I am glad I did. May the CD player live forever, and may Yamaha continue to make quality, no-frills two-channel audio equipment. I also note that I have the Yamaha A-S700 integrated amp, and it is superb, too. Do not waste your time with the competitors, as I have probably tried all of them. A CD-S700 and an A-S700 are all you need. Actually, good cables will help, too. I use Kimber Silver Streak and 8TC.

Pros: reasonable price very solid build excellent sound quality detachable power cable display dimmer pure direct mode no headphone amp that I will never use not made in China

Cons: none

With a properly mastered CD and decent components, sounds awesome.

Pros: Sound, construction, ease of use.

Cons: None

I am stunned by the quality of the sound this unit produces when playing regular cds. I run this through an Anthem 225 amp attached to 2 MartinLogan Motion 12 speakers. This is my first high end cd player, and it's been a real eye-opening experience (maybe it's not even considered a high end player, but for me, it was a real step up).

Pros: The separation of instruments and imaging is outstanding. It rivals the performance of my pro-ject turntable, and that's saying something.

Cons: none whatsoever