Audio Research CD2, Reference CD Player - SOLD

Audio Research is one of those companies that know their products are some of the best in the industry, but sort of "play it cool" with their designs.  For decades, the slab-sided, plainly marked, and simply adorned AR stacks have graced the listening rooms of thousands of music lovers and audiophiles alike.  From their tube amps and preamps to their phono stages and accessories, AR has long been a name deserving of hifi accolades.  The CD2 is cut from the same cloth... or, rather same aluminum billet. The unit is completely unassuming at first. The symmetrical and simple front panel design houses a small LED display, CD drawer, and seven small push-buttons which control every major function.  In our unit, the original black anodized face was swapped out for silver, allowing the original black rack handles to protrude slightly obviously. But aside from that, this unassuming piece of equipment hides a host of hi-tech features which result in exquisite "reference-level" audio output.  Th