Pioneer’s XDP-100R is a polished, flexible, and sweet-sounding high-res audio player with loads of modern features. Its only major drawback is its bulky size. Pioneer is destined to make a splash with ...

Playing high-definition audio on a standard player is a bit like playing a state-of-the-art 1950s vinyl stereophonic record on a wind up Victrola – you can do it, but it just won't be the same as on ...

The Pioneer XDP-100R is the industry’s first portable high-resolution player to support the Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) lossless audio standard. MQA delivers superior audio with dramatically ...

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. The Pioneer XDP-100R is the ...

The XDP-100R is one of the first products compatible with Meridian's MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Our technology editor reviews the Pioneer XDP-100R-K, Huawei Mate 8 and Fitbit Alta. Pioneer XDP-100R-K Price: €699 Are we entering a new golden era of ­personal digital audio? In the last 12 months, ...

Pioneer became the first company to introduce a portable high-resolution music player that will support high-res MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files, the company announced at the recent IFA 2015 ...

At least that’s how much it will likely cost in Japan. It’s not clear if Pioneer plans to sell the XDP-100R in other regions. What you get for your money is a portable media player that can support ...

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Consumer electronics company Pioneer wants to take on the Walkman, even after the venerable Sony brand is itself trying to get back its footing in the market now almost obsoleted by smartphones. It ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Not happy with the audio capabilities of your smartphone? There’s a cottage industry for portable music players with audiophile-quality hardware. The Neil Young-backed PonoPlayer is one of the cheaper ...