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The CDX & CD50 both produce a warmer more "analogue" type of sound than the others in the B&O range. I cannot honestly say I can differentiate between any of the other models that I have heard which include the Beocenters, the other stacking types, the CDX 2 & CD3300.
Chris.
The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.
Depends on the amplifier/speakers too, if you're using BeoLab 5s, then as long as the CD player has a digital output, there's no need to worry about the differences.
With something like a pair of CX50s, CX100s or some of the smaller 'S' range of speakers, I doubt you'd hear much difference!
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The 'best' CD player made by B&O should be the early Beogram CD5500. Has the best mechanical deck and also has the TDA1541A DAC in it. I have most types of B&O CD player and my favourite to listen to is probably the CDX. It isn't quite as detailed as CD players can be - I have heard it through the very top of the line Naim system - but it is very pleasant and not tiring.
It would be interesting to get someone like Adam to do a comparative review of all the types - he has listened to more CD players than anyone else here!