CD2 – CD Player

K-01XD SE Super Audio CD/CD Player

VRDS-ATLAS SACD transport mechanism + the Master Sound Discrete DAC

Esoteric’s most iconic digital player, the K-01XD, has evolved into the latest SE model.

Start of New Line

Zenith XST20 represents the beginning of a new product line, soon featuring a trio of matching desktop components and focusing on the High-End market. XST20 comes as the first one in line, serving as the traditional SACD / CD transport for the setup. It will soon be paired with a top-of-the-line DAC and later joined by a Linux-Based Streamer Transport.

SACD with True DSD Output

Designed to unlock the full potential of SACD discs, Zenith XST20 offers a unique option to play any SACD in its true DSD quality to any external DAC with DSD capabilities. Utilizing either I2S connection for full native DSD64 or DSD64 DoP over the Coaxial / Optical / AES / BNC.

(Note: USB Output does not support SACD Playback)

Attessa CD Transport

The Attessa CD Transport is an in-house design that enables users to appreciate their prized CD collection in glorious high-fidelity.

Features at a glance:

CD / CD-R Red-book audio  |  SPDIF coaxial (16bit/44.1kHz)  |  MaestroUnite Setup & Control App  |  Perfect Synchronicity with Attessa Amplifiers

“Beauty and The Best”

Gryphon believes that audio should be as pleasing to the ear as to the eye, as beautiful to behold as it is to hear. The culmination of this philosophy is Ethos CD. Unique in the world of High-End consumer electronics, Ethos is a genuine “Audio Artwork” that enhances the opulence of luxury living spaces. Handcrafted from precision-milled aluminum and acrylic, Ethos’ delta-shaped chassis with arched aluminum CD lid has been praised by countless critics as “The Most Beautiful Audio Component Ever Made.”

K-05XD Super Audio CD/CD Player

Uncompromising quality refined with flagship technology.

Beautiful styling. High-quality sound worthy of the term “high-end”.

Introducing Shanling CT90

Upgraded Hi-Fi CD Transport

Continuing our popular line of CD transports, the new Shanling CT90 bring in further optimization for the enhanced sound quality, streamlined Hi-Fi focused approach and improved construction with a new top-loading design.

Shanling CDS-100 IV 2025

• Based on the architecture of the brand's extraordinary ET3
• USB drive playback 
• Bluetooth connectivity 
• DLNA and Airplay compatibility
• Selected & matched componentry for the critical I/V section
• RCA & XLR Line out & TRUE VARIABLE PRE-OUT

Grandioso K1X SE Super Audio CD Player

Two Revolutions - Integrated

VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC come to fruition in an integrated player that carries the name… Grandioso*.

Now evolved to the SE version for further sound quality

* Grandioso (music): grand, majestic or dignified

Shanling CA80 Silver

• All-in-one solution: CD player + Bluetooth input + USB drive input + Integrated Amplifier + Analogue Pre-out + Digital Optical out 
• Conveniently small footprint, easy placement
• Class D ICEPower 100AS2 Amplifier 100W /4Ω
• CD Player DAC ES9219MQ 
• Bluetooth 5.0 

“Beauty and The Best”

Gryphon believes that audio should be as pleasing to the ear as to the eye, as beautiful to behold as it is to hear. The culmination of this philosophy is Ethos CD. Unique in the world of High-End consumer electronics, Ethos is a genuine “Audio Artwork” that enhances the opulence of luxury living spaces. Handcrafted from precision-milled aluminum and acrylic, Ethos’ delta-shaped chassis with arched aluminum CD lid has been praised by countless critics as “The Most Beautiful Audio Component Ever Made.”

Shanling CD80 MKII

• Overall update of the earlier CD80
• Now using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC
• New HD850 drawer-loading CD mechanism incorporating Shanling’s 4th generation CD servo technology
• Gapless playback from both CD’s and USB storage devices via front panel USB-A socket
• File selection and playback via Shanling’s basic Eddict app 
• USB files bitrates up to 384KHz/32bit and DSD256
• File formats include: DSD, DXD, APE, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, MP2, M4A, AC3, OPUS, TAK and CUE
• Bluetooth 5.0 input using SBC, AAC and LDAC

Shanling CD80 MKII

• Overall update of the earlier CD80
• Now using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC
• New HD850 drawer-loading CD mechanism incorporating Shanling’s 4th generation CD servo technology
• Gapless playback from both CD’s and USB storage devices via front panel USB-A socket
• File selection and playback via Shanling’s basic Eddict app 
• USB files bitrates up to 384KHz/32bit and DSD256
• File formats include: DSD, DXD, APE, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, MP2, M4A, AC3, OPUS, TAK and CUE
• Bluetooth 5.0 input using SBC, AAC and LDAC