Another new CD player has appeared on the market, this time in the form of the affordable Musical Fidelity B1xcd!
For a high-quality CD player, the new Musical Fidelity B1xcd is attractively priced. It’s a standalone component that can easily be added to an existing hi-fi system. For the CD transport, the British manufacturer has opted for the equally new Blue Tiger CD-88, which, according to the company, offers advanced error correction. Furthermore, it uses a traditional tray-loading mechanism.
Digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by an ESS9018Q2M Sabre DAC chip. However, if you prefer to use an external DAC, that’s also possible thanks to the optical and coaxial digital outputs. In addition, the player features analogue RCA line outputs.
Another welcome feature is the generously sized LCD display on the front panel. And as promised, the price is quite reasonable: for £549, you can take one home.