I own both the L40 and the Classik, and they both sound great, the former through DCM Time Pieces in the bedroom. And the latter with Silverline monitors and a REL subwoofer. A consideration is AM radio, you don't get that in the L40, in case you monitor traffic reports with breakfast. I would question the placing of a valuable CD player in the kitchen. I am always amazed at where cooking grease has gotten to when I'm cleaning. Can this be good for a CD pickup?...just a question
