Sony CDP-XE 370

Sony have always had a very solid reputation for producing solid hi fi i.e.rarely spectacular but certainly tick all the boxes you would ask for in hi fi. Thankfully this does very little to harm this reputation, the build quality is excellent and certainly is built to last, it is very sturdy and does not look cheap in the slightest. However cds are becoming something of a relic due to the fact that digital music stored on the computer does allow for a potentially much better sound quality courtesy of the many impressive external dac's now on the market. Having said that though, for those ... more

I got my Sony CDP-XE370 at the same time as the amplifier in one of my other reviews. This CD player is also in black and I find it very simple to operate. The display isnt too bright but is very clear and the text is easy to read. Simplicity is the key to this machine and I find that because there isnt a multi cd changer or any other 'fancy' extras, that it was once a staple product when putting together a seperates package. When I say 'it once was', the CDP-XE370 was very popular with college friends. It was and still is reasonably priced at under two hundred pounds and it still holds it own ... more

Sony CDP-XE370 to my mind is a complete CD player. The aesthetics is almost perfect, excellent audio quality. In fact if you keep in mind the price factor it can very well compete with a Marantz or a Denon. The mechanism is faultless, noiseless and very smooth. The only thing that has left me grumbling is the non-inclusion of a head phone jack and a remote; I have to rely on the amplifier. It sports a very solid look and in fact it is very much solid. SOME GOOD FEATURES: It's true that this CD player is not stuffed with lots of feature but the one that are there, are excellent: 1. Variable ... more

The Sony CDP-XE370 did exactly as expected, easy to install, easy to use and a good sound. I am using a Sony TA-FE370 Amplifier. It was simplicity itself to install two well marked plugs to the amplifier and plug in to the mains. The controls are simple and easy to use, and the instruction booklet could not be clearer. all the control knos are clear and easy to use not being too small. As a piece of hi-fi equipment it looks good and fits snuggly on top of the amplifier giving a pleasing overall appearance. My only negative comment would be that it would no suit the "hi-fi buff" as it is ... more

The new CD player CDP-XE370 CD from Sony which i bought a few months ago, wasn't a mistake at all. Its beautiful and light weight, plays with good tonal balance and has a very good resolution. Its just fit in some space i was keeping for it close to my Kenwood Stereo Amplifier KA 770 D that gives her a real good stereo mix quality and dynamic sound like that of a 300pound CD player. Its worth the price and quality. The ease to carry it about and its good material case is very good to protect the player. The CD player, plays every CD even with those that have some scratches, you will not even ... more