Thanks all, then it seems I have nothing to worry about. domer2004: yes, we are talking about the sound of a spinning cd in the cd tray. Of course if I don't get my ear very close to the CDP, I can't notice the sound. But I guess those HUGE high-end CDP should be dead silent for their...

Hi all, So now I have a Cambridge Audio D300 in my arsenal, it sounds much better than my old portable Sony CDP(D-365) just out of the box, with more juice and energy. Music becomes more colorful and vivid, and simply stands out. However, when I have my ear close to the CD tray, I can hear a...

Audioadvisor is selling their Cambridge Audio D300 CDP at $175. Is this CDP a good choice for a budget system? Has anybody auditioned this player? Compared with AMC CD8B, which one is better? I know I can't expect much at such a low price though.