Simply Years Ahead: Thanks to its Ingenious 16-bit DAC, the Philips CD960 Is a Cult 1980s CD Player

Mike and David pay homage to this aristocrat of late eighties CD players, arguing that its Philips TDA1541A S2 DAC and digital filter chips give it an exceptionally musical and engaging sound. Don't be fooled by its generic 'black box' looks, this is a really special digital disc player, the guys decide! Every episode of Hi-Fi Riff features Mike and David's unedited, unexpurgated views about all manner of weird and wonderful hi-fi designs. Business executive Mike has a wealth of knowledge from previous hi-fi retail experience, and David has written about hi-fi for thirty years. Now Editor-in-Chief of StereoNET, he's picked up a few things along the way. So relax and enjoy some one-take hi-fi riffing – and please leave your comments below. And don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button, this one goes up to eleven! The eighties-tastic title tune is called ‘UFO/Mike’s Jumper’, and used with the express permission of our old pal and rights holder Simon Lythe. Follow Hi-Fi Riff on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hifiriff/