{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-b1xcd-cd-player","title":"Musical Fidelity - B1xCD - CD Player","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B-Line celebrates its return. The Musical Fidelity B1xCD is a true Red Book CD player with the BlueTiger™ CD-88 servo system, ESS9018Q2M DAC, 112dB SNR, \u0026lt;0.003% THD, extruded aluminium front panel, solid metal construction, coaxial and optical digital outputs, and an analogue RCA output — delivering warm, natural, and engaging CD playback with an analogue-like musicality that brings recordings to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B-Line Celebrates Its Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Musical Fidelity B-Line became an icon in the 1980s — bringing genuine high-end audio engineering to a more accessible price point, and opening the door to exceptional sound for a new generation of music lovers. Praised for its outstanding sonic performance and uncompromising Musical Fidelity character, the B-Line defined what affordable high-end could mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollowing the successful return of the B-Line in 2025 with the B1xi integrated amplifier, Musical Fidelity is proud to introduce the next entry: the B1xCD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesigned in true Musical Fidelity high-end philosophy at a more accessible price, the B1xCD pairs precise Red Book playback engineering — including the industry-leading BlueTiger™ CD-88 servo — with an ESS9018Q2M DAC delivering 112dB SNR and \u0026lt;0.003% THD. From the fine fit and finish of its all-metal casework to the unique technology within, the B1xCD exceeds expectations at every level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTrue Red Book CD Player — Optimised for One Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Red Book standard defines the physical parameters and properties of Digital Audio Compact Discs (CD-DA). Pure CD players, designed specifically for this standard rather than repurposed from DVD or Blu-ray mechanisms, are consistently better at reproducing stereo CDs — because their drives are optimised for 1:1 playback of Red Book audio rather than adapted from multi-format mechanisms with different design priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B1xCD's drive is specifically optimised for 1:1 Red Book CD-DA playback, with a low-vibration disc mechanism mounting that dramatically reduces jitter and extraneous noise. Protected by a robust metal cover, it extracts every nuance encoded on a Red Book audio CD with exceptional precision — because the mechanical foundation of CD playback directly determines the quality of everything downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlueTiger™ CD-88 Servo — The Brain of the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA CD drive is only as good as the servo system that controls it. The servo manages every aspect of disc tracking — and errors can occur at every stage: physical damage on the disc surface, inaccurate optical pickup readout, mechanical vibration from the chassis, and data connection noise between the laser unit and DAC. Advanced error correction and predictive algorithms are an absolute necessity for perfect CD playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B1xCD uses the BlueTiger™ CD-88 servo, developed by SUOS — a continued refinement of the original CD-80 board, representing the latest developments in absolute high-end CD readout. The CD-88 is widely regarded as the most advanced servo of its type on the market, setting the industry standard and positioning itself far above any other solution currently available. This is the servo that Musical Fidelity has chosen as the heart of the B1xCD — because even the finest DAC cannot compensate for poorly read data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eESS9018Q2M DAC — 112dB SNR, \u0026lt;0.003% THD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B1xCD's ESS9018Q2M DAC extracts the full resolution of the Red Book format with exceptional precision. A signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 112dB (A-weighted), channel separation greater than 96dB across the full 20Hz–20kHz range, THD below 0.003%, and a frequency response within 0.2dB from 20Hz to 20kHz confirm the technical standard of the conversion stage. The RCA analogue output delivers 2.1V RMS nominal at 0dBFS into a 10kΩ load — well specified for any preamplifier or integrated amplifier input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCoaxial and optical SPDIF digital outputs allow the B1xCD to serve as a high-precision CD transport feeding an external DAC, extending its flexibility for those who wish to use it alongside a dedicated digital-to-analogue converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUncompromising Mechanical Engineering — The Musical Fidelity Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe B1xCD's casework reflects the Musical Fidelity conviction that a high-end CD player should feel as considered and substantial as it sounds. A heavy front panel milled from extruded aluminium profiles, solid metal controls, and an all-metal chassis combine to create a clean, stunning, and virtually indestructible exterior that shields the sensitive internal electronics from electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOperation is effortless: precision-machined aluminium front-panel buttons, a supplied remote control, and a large LCD display providing track, time, and CD-Text information where available. This is a player designed not just to sound exceptional, but to be a pleasure to use — day after day, record after record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Warm, Natural, Engaging Musical Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you are rediscovering a cherished CD collection or embracing the enduring value of physical music ownership, the B1xCD delivers a warm, natural, and engaging presentation. Its sound character blends outstanding resolution with an analogue-like musicality — bringing recordings to life with authenticity and emotion that pure measurement cannot fully capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is, in every sense, the Musical Fidelity way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💿 True Red Book CD — BlueTiger™ CD-88 Servo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA purpose-built tray-loading mechanism optimised for 1:1 Red Book CD-DA playback, protected by a robust metal cover, with low-vibration disc mounting to minimise jitter. Controlled by the BlueTiger™ CD-88 — the most advanced CD servo on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎛️ ESS9018Q2M DAC — 112dB SNR, \u0026lt;0.003% THD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndustry-leading DAC performance: 112dB signal-to-noise ratio, \u0026gt;96dB channel separation, \u0026lt;0.003% THD, and ±0.2dB frequency response — extracting every nuance encoded on a Red Book audio CD with exceptional precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏗️ Extruded Aluminium Front Panel — All-Metal Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeavy front panel milled from extruded aluminium, solid metal controls, and an all-metal chassis that provides both exceptional build quality and effective electromagnetic shielding — uncompromising mechanical engineering in the Musical Fidelity tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎵 Warm, Natural, Analogue-Like Musicality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA sound character that blends outstanding resolution with an analogue-like musicality — bringing recordings to life with warmth, naturalness, and emotional authenticity. The B-Line's legendary character, returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Musical Fidelity B-Line became an icon of the 1980s by bringing genuine high-end audio engineering to a more accessible price point. The B1xCD continues that tradition — outstanding sound performance and uncompromising Musical Fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Musical Fidelity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Red Book CD player — tray-loading mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: BlueTiger™ CD-88 servo (SUOS) — industry-leading readout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-vibration disc mechanism mounting — reduced jitter and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD drive protected by robust metal cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: ESS9018Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (–0.2dB max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 112dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 96dB (20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: \u0026lt; 0.003% (20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA analogue output: 2.1V RMS nominal — 10kΩ output impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: 1 × RCA coaxial SPDIF + 1 × TOSLINK optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService connection: USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD display — track, time, CD-Text support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined aluminium front-panel buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy extruded aluminium front panel — all-metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: \u0026lt; 0.5W standby — 12W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 90 × 298mm — Weight: 5.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Musical Fidelity B-Line — pairs with B1xi integrated amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD Player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlueTiger™ CD-88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS9018Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz (–0.2dB max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 112dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 96dB (20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.003% (20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1V RMS nominal (0dBFS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Output Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × pair RCA (left + right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Output — Coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RCA SPDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Output — Optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × TOSLINK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115\/230V AC, 50\/60Hz (factory pre-set) \/ 100V AC (alternative)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 90 × 298mm (including feet and terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (unit, unboxed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (in shipping carton)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD — track, time, CD-Text\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClosing Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Warm. Natural. Musical. The Musical Fidelity B1xCD brings the B-Line's legendary character into the present — with BlueTiger™ CD-88 precision, ESS DAC performance, and an all-metal build that is as considered as the sound it delivers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66852117381235,"sku":"B1xCD","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2109\/2929\/files\/Musical-Fidelity-B1xCD-CD-Player-australia.png?v=1791878092","url":"https:\/\/www.theaudiotailor.com.au\/products\/musical-fidelity-b1xcd-cd-player","provider":"The Audio Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}