A:Answer I bought this to replace a older multi-loading CD player that had died. It was hard to find multi- loading CD players (there were only 2 or 3 in a reasonable price range), and the Onkyo lived in the middle for price. Since it got great reviews, I went for it. For the money, it provides great sound and functionality. “High audiophiles” usually prefer more expensive single loading CD players, but the multi-disc functionality was more important to me. My CD player (and my 1970s turntable) goes through my 1970s receiver and medium-sized wooden speakers, and that affects the quality of the sound in a good way also, so make sure the analog side of your sound is what you like, I guess…good luck!
