This audiophile quality player plays audio CDs, Super Audio CD (remember: sample rate 64 times that of a CD), DSD Disc, and CD-R. Possible problems with the CD-RW. He does not read the CD MP 3, DVD and DTS-CD. Namely, the digital outputs Out Coaxial and Optical Out are reserved for reading CD.La classic RCA analog output is used for CD and SACD. You can Show captions and display will turn off. No noise or breath to report. The CDs are magnified and come out with finesse and richness of surprising details. What a treat to rediscover its CD with sound this good! The sound is better quavec a regular DVD player. Even better with the SACD, but yet great size could become obsolete, replaced by the Bluray. Indeed pop catalog is rather poor and often overpriced compared to classical. In short, a CD player at very good value compared to a remarkable sound with Hi-Fi chain. It must still be noted that most Sony 3D Bluray players also read the sacd, except you turn on the screen.