Metronome Le Player 1 CD Player
The Metronome Le Player 1 is a high-end, top-loading CD player handcrafted in France, designed to turn every CD into an emotional journey rather than just a playback. It brings out the best in your CD collection with exceptional accuracy and musicality, transforming favourite albums into living, breathing soundscapes full of warmth, detail and life. Whether you're rediscovering classic CDs or enjoying high-resolution digital sources through its USB input, the Le Player 1 offers a refined, immersive listening experience that ranks among the most musical in its class.
Design & Engineering
The Le Player 1 uses a manual top-loading design with no disc tray, making it more rigid and ergonomic for frequent use. Lifting the solid aluminium lid and placing your disc on the precision transport brings a sense of ritual and anticipation that only true audiophile gear can inspire. The bespoke transport and finely tuned DAC work in harmony to deliver sound that feels complete and grounded, with vibrant rhythm, rich tonal colour and a natural sense of space. Finished in high-quality silver aluminium and substantial in build, the Le Player 1 exudes confidence and presence in any high-end audio setup.
Technical Specifications
The Le Player 1 is a top-loading CD player supporting standard audio CDs (CD-DA) and CD-R discs, with balanced audio output via 2 x XLR connectors and a USB input for high-resolution digital sources. It runs on 120V AC, is WEEE compliant, and is made in France. It measures roughly 45 x 11.5 x 43.5cm (17.7" x 4.5" x 17.1") and weighs approximately 12kg (26.5lb).