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If your system needs an affordable compact disc solution (or if you want to hear your CDs in private), the Fosi Audio Merak might just be the answer…
The Fosi Audio Merak is a CD player that is not as portable as it may seem, given its size and weight. Despite being small and light, it requires a power source to operate. Designed for integration into an external system or private domestic listening via headphones, the Merak offers a variety of analog and digital outputs. On the front, it features physical controls, a small OLED display, and a 3.5mm headphone socket powered by Texas Instruments TPA6120 amplification.
On the rear, there's a 3.5mm line-level analog output, a digital optical socket for connecting the device to a system, a USB-C slot for power, a 12v trigger output, a slider for electronic anti-shock protection, and a USB-A slot. The USB-A connection allows for playing digital audio files or ripping CDs. The device's build quality is robust, with a large slider for easy volume control.
The sound output is energetic, positive, and revealing, with detailed midrange and controlled bass. The Merak is priced at $139 in the United States, £129 in the United Kingdom, and AU$199 in Australia.
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