The Onkyo C-7070 CD Player will be available November 2011 for $799. But at a $2,100 system cost this better be one good sounding package. Onkyo says these two pedigree models continue their unwavering commitment to high-fidelity sound, intuitive operation, and superb build quality at prices that remain widely accessible. Onkyo DV-CP702 6-disc carousel DVD/CD changer 3.

To power the CD player, Onkyo wants you to pair it with their new A-9070 Integrated Stereo Amplifier ($1,299). Other desirable features include a three-stage dimmer function, a brushed aluminum front panel, a silent aluminum CD tray, gold-plated audio terminals, and headphone amplifier differential circuitry. The C-7070 connects to iPod/iPhone devices via the front USB port, and can play music off flash-memory drives. These improvements all work to reduce noise, distortion, and interference for pristine sound quality. The unit is engineered around this objective, featuring vibration-damping brass legs, a 1.6 mm flat base, a full-floating circuit board, a pair of Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, and Onkyo's Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry. The C-7070 can play back a wide range of audio formats while carefully preserving the integrity of the signal. Theres a 25-track memory, with random and repeat functions.

MP3 encoded discs can be played back, as can CD-RW discs.

Range of features The C7030 leads its class when it comes to features. It has been a while since a company released a stand-alone CD player, but Onkyo just announced the high-end C-7070 CD/MP3 Player offering state-of-the-art design, rugged engineering and a multitude of connectivity options. When combined with the Wolfson DAC it gives the Onkyo CD player the ability to reveal fine nuances of music that would usually be glossed over.

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