CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Single-chassis CD player with 20-bit delta-sigma DAC and digital outputs (one XLR AES/EBU, balanced; one BNC coaxial S/PDIF, 75 ohms; one TosLink fiber-optical; optional ST-type glass fiber-optical). Analog outputs: one pair balanced XLR, one pair RCA single-ended. Jitter reduction: high-stability crystal-controlled re-clocking for all outputs. Frequency response: 0.1Hz-20kHz, ±2dB. Phase linearity: <0.5 degrees, 20Hz-20kHz. S/N Ratio: 96dBA. Distortion: -90dB (0.003%) at 1kHz. Output impedance (analog): 350 ohms balanced, 175 ohms single-ended.
Dimensions: 19" (48cm) W by 5.25" (13.4cm) H by 11.75" (29.8cm) D. Weight: 17 lbs (7.7kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 57095009.
Price: $3495. Warranty: 3 years, limited. Approximate number of dealers: 70.
Manufacturer: Audio Research Corporation, 3900 Annapolis Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447-5447. Tel: (763) 577-9700. Fax: (763) 577-0323. Web: www.audioresearch.com.