Building on the success of its immediate predecessor, the CS-515UK CD receiver system embodies an approach to sound detailed, balanced and spacious that believes its size. The CD receiver itself exudes an air of solidity that is further accentuated by a concave, aluminum front panel. Also, not visible to the eye, the receiver’s chassis has been constructed with a flatter underside that has proven to be effective in removing extraneous vibrations. On the inside, audio quality is promoted with the inclusion of a Wolfson® 192 kHz/24-bit DAC.

The CS-515UK’s relative power enlivens CD playback, provides inspiring Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), and gives your MP3 files an edge they’ve been missing. Also, combining the CS-515UK with Onkyo’s iPod Dock and wireless USB audio transport (UWL-1) bring a whole new dimension to your computer-based music sources. It’s improvement in increments for the receiver, but a brand new direction for the D-N9BX 2-way, bass reflex speakers that round out this system, which make it a fine investment for the home.