CDP with minimal controls on front panel

The Lector 0.6t twin tube cd player has only two buttons.
One for open/close and one for play. That's it. There is one power switch. Everything else you need is found on the remote, so yes you need to keep track of the remote or program a universal to accept the most common commands.

Accustic Arts players - 1 knob for standby/operate, 1 knob for forward/reverse, 1 button for play, 1 button for stop

FANTASTIC sounding unit

Bel Canto CD2 has only one rotary knob on faceplate. Don't lose the remote. Almost makes you wonder why there are any controls at all on the unit.

The Nuforce CDP-8 has NO BUTTON at all. Just a touch strip and would be completely stealth if you get the black on.

Greetings all

Thanks everyone for chiming in and sharing. I'm surprised at the number of other higher-end players out that have a similar design in terms of minimalist front panel controls. Good to know.

The looks and design of the Pioneer PD-D9 J is so surprising to me because it is a stark contrast (IMO) to their styling of previous players. I have a Pioneer DV09 and it has gold colored accents, wood sides, writing everywhere detailing what is in the unit, a larger display.

The Pure Audio ouput option is something I also use a lot as well. In my Oppo and Marantz players I've owned I've also used the Pure Audio option as well. I have never heard a difference in audio quality on any of these players when the Pure Audio option is on or off. I just like not seeing the bright displays unless I have too.

Mceljo
I'm liking the sound PD-D9-J makes so far in the limited listening sessions I've had with it. It is a tad less punchy & a little laid back vs the Oppo BDP 83SE. Once the holidays are done I'm hoping to have longer listening sessions with it.

Thanks again everyone and Happy Holidays.