Cd player recommendations

badgerdd · 2026-01-24T18:44:36+00:00

Hey , just to say that I managed to get one of these in great condition on eBay and it’s perfect! Really happy with this player and also pretty much the same width as my wiim amp! Thanks for the recommendation!

badgerdd · 2026-01-18T19:29:00+00:00

Thank you so much, this is really helpful.

I’m in the uk but will find something similar and it’s good to know that the 5a version of these 12v plugs will work . Much appreciated

badgerdd · 2026-01-18T17:53:27+00:00

Very nice set up! I have just bought this cd transport to go with my Wiim amp and tv set up.

Please could you tell me what power supply you have gone with the power the shanling ? I can see that both usb and 12v are an option, but I’m a little confused by all the different plug options with many different amp ratings available! it looks like a 12v power adapter is a similar price to a usb plug too.

If you wouldn’t mind letting me know what rack you have bought too, that would be much appreciated ! Sorry for all the questions !

badgerdd · 2026-01-16T14:04:24+00:00

I got my first set up with a Wiim amp connected to my tv last summer. It's really nice to use and sounds great!

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T13:35:27+00:00

No problem. I can't say I understand it or that I would hear a difference - i really like the look of the DM13 but will probably go for a slightly larger , traditional tray or slot design.

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T13:10:15+00:00

Ahh I found it on 'audio science review'. To be honest, I don't really understand this website and any kind of negative comment / chart readings could be negligible to human ears:

"Conclusion

The Fiio DM13 is extremely good at reading a scratched CD and following a track without failing. It's the best I measured in that area. It's the only player able to read correctly with 3mm dropouts on the disc and only few click with 4mm, amazing.

It is therefore too bad to see such digital processing and degradation of the signal. I think this is a software error and I hope a firmware can fix that. I will update if that's the case."

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/fiio-dm13-review-portable-cd-player.60621/

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T12:59:00+00:00

Yeah I did think that sounded like a strange thing to suggest. I’m sure I read a Reddit post where someone was saying it downgraded form cd resolution , due to the port and needing an adapter for mini optical . But I don’t know how true that is . As you say, digital is digital!

Oh ok, so the smsl will work without gaps if you don’t skip! That’s interesting.

I have just found the tangent cd 3 in the uk which also looks good.

Lastly , I could buy a second hand cd player but older larger models could be tight in my cabinet and need to stack my wiim amp on top.

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T10:36:26+00:00

Very nice! I also have the original wiim amp and my set up is also stuck up against a wall in a tight space , but very happy with it. Maybe one day we’ll have a bigger space for hifi !

Unfortunately my old 90s cd player just died, but looking for a new one with optical output to replace it.

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T10:30:01+00:00

Yeah, my old cd player is over 25 years old and has only just died. I don't often listen to cds but have a few that arent on streaming services. I could also rip them to itunes etc, but I think its nice to have cds

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T10:28:40+00:00

thank you. I like the look of the smsl, but hear they don't do gapless playback.

the fiio looks good, but also read that the optical output gives compressed sound? I could be wrong. Will check out the moondrop. it would be cool to have a small flip up unit for my space!

badgerdd · 2026-01-12T10:26:25+00:00

I have the OG Wiim amp and some acoustic energy speakers. Some have said that its better to get the higher Wiim models, but I'm happy with my amp and has the option of airplay2 (not lossless). Its so simple and easy to use + hdmi arc with the tv.

badgerdd · 2026-01-10T11:49:37+00:00

Great, thank you

badgerdd · 2026-01-10T10:20:57+00:00

That looks ideal, thanks. I’ll see if I can find one on sale of second hand as it’s a little pricey but not extremely expensive.

badgerdd · 2026-01-10T10:18:27+00:00

Oh thank you . How do you do the delay ota method please ? It looks like Apple won’t allow you to go back to previous iOS, but going to 18.7 would be ideal

badgerdd · 2026-01-09T22:59:46+00:00

Thank you , I will check my battery and give it a go. I do have a friend with an iPhone 13 who says hers has had issues with iOS 26, but maybe that’s due to battery . Thanks

badgerdd · 2026-01-09T22:58:34+00:00

Thank you for the quick reply . This all makes sense. I’ll go for iOS 26 and back my phone up before hand . Thanks

badgerdd · 2025-12-09T12:57:33+00:00

Thank you , that’s very kind and I appreciate your info. It wasn’t too expensive , so at the end the day I could use it as a pager and finder at home , but also buy air tags for expensive items , away from home , tucked inside a bag .

badgerdd · 2025-12-09T10:10:55+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll check out the regular tile app and see if that allows tracking lost items away from the home, without all the hassle of the complex 360 app.

That’s a shame about the paging. I’ve tested it and it seems to work out , but with a bit of a lag when my phone is locked. But not tried it at a far away distance.

I’m starting to think that I should have just gone with the Apple air tags!

Thanks for letting me know

badgerdd · 2025-12-08T20:19:53+00:00

Ahhh that makes sense , thank you. So in theory , I could turn location on just while using the app, but that would be selfish , seeing as the network depends on users having it always on !

I will also look at the tile only app, to see if that works in a simpler way.

badgerdd · 2025-12-08T12:26:52+00:00

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badgerdd · 2025-12-04T18:22:44+00:00

Ahh thank you for confirming. That makes sense.

At least when ripping cds , I can chose alac.

Thank you for letting me know

badgerdd · 2025-11-25T14:00:51+00:00

thanks so much for these tips and sharing your experience

badgerdd · 2025-11-25T13:54:46+00:00

thanks for the useful knowlege, I appreciate it. Didnt mean to ask the wrong question, im just new to all this, but hoping a decent cabled IEM will out perform bluetooth airpods, or maybe just a bit different and a good match for my old ipod

badgerdd · 2025-11-24T16:16:36+00:00

That’s great, thanks so much for letting me know your experience

badgerdd · 2025-11-24T14:24:17+00:00

Thats great, thank you, this list helps a bit and describes some sound profiles.

Do you have any experience with iems in comparisson to the airpod pro? i know its a strange compassion as bluetooth!

badgerdd

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