Pioneer PD-D6-J Expert Reviews

The front panel has a step in it that puts the display slightly forward, a subtle design feature we rather like

Involved, engaging sound, Good separation of detail

Overly minimal ergonomics, Quite high mechanical noise

More than that, however, it was liked for its resolution and general musical involvement. Its treble can seem a bit bright - even slightly coarse - at times, but otherwise the sound is sophisticated and well integrated across the band, and detail is ...

Pioneer is firmly back in the dedicated-audio-separates world, with this SACD player (one of the cheapest around) and a couple of amps in the 'G clef' range, all chock-full of audiophile credibility and tweaked at AIR Studios in north London

Wi-Fi 3G connectivity, Generous 8GB of onboard memory, Good all-round handset offering music, photos, gaming and internet, HSDPA connectivity, 5-megapixel camera, Plenty of built-in image-editing functions, 120fps video shooting, Responsive ...

Clunky design, Only 2-megapixel camera, Touchscreen prone to fingerprints, scratching, No lens cover for camera, Sliding disc for zooming etc, a bit fiddly, Poor video playback, Slow to load, Music playback very basic, Woeful interface, No metadata ...

A highly detailed player that clearly identifies different strands in a piece of music without divorcing them from each other, SACD is a bonus, the ergonomics a let-down

The PD-D6 turned in a very appealing performance, it is relaxed yet resolute with good sensitivity to tempo without any tendency toward undue emphasis. It's not as meaty in the bass as the Cambridge for instance, nor as expansive as the Advance ...

Well judged balance of dynamics, timing and power give it a light touch that lets the music do its stuff

Slightly fiddly remote handset, not as much energy as some

Great handling of SACD and CD audio, innovative and unique features

Expensive, doesn't include speakers

A player clearly designed with audiophiles in mind, the Pioneer PD-D6 delivers exceptional audio quality, but at a price that will make most users baulk.

Compact Disc is still the most popular format for music lovers, and the two-channel PD-D6-J Super Audio CD player is currently the best way to enjoy the full potential of CD without spending a lot of money. Its build-quality and design are ...

Not flawless, but it€™s extraordinarily talented, too

Clarity and detail resolution ; transparency and stereo-imaging are first rate ; great styling

Too polite ; needs careful system-matching ; nasty remote handset