Brand: Sony
The Sony CDP-505ES is a high-end CD player that falls under Sony's ES (Essential Music) line. The "ESD" in the model number denotes that it is a digital output-only version of the CDP-505ES, with no analog audio outputs. The ES label indicates that the CDP-505ES is designed for audiophile use, with premium components and engineering to deliver exceptional sound quality. The CDP-505ES (ESD) is targeted at listeners who prefer digital audio and want to connect it to their own external D/A converters or digital transport systems for optimal performance and versatility.