CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Integrated CD player. D/A conversion: 24-bit/96kHz, following upsampling of 16-bit/44.1kHz input. Analog output: 1 pair RCA jacks. Output level: fixed, 3.1V RMS. Output impedance: 2 ohms. Digital output: 1 S/PDIF (RCA), 75 ohm. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±<0.1dB. Signal/noise: 114dB, A-weighted. Crosstalk at 1kHz, 0dBFS: –112dB. Distortion: THD+N at 1kHz, 0dBFS: 0.003%.
Dimensions: 15.5" (395mm) W by 5.4" (138mm) H by 12.4" (315mm) D. Weight: 31 lbs (14kg) net, 37 lbs (17kg) shipping.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 0405263.
Price: $8999. Approximate number of dealers: 8. Warranty: 2 years, parts.
Manufacturer: Ensemble, Inc. Ltd., Bahnhofstrasse 34, P.O. Box 215, CH-4147 Aesch, Switzerland. Tel: (41) 61-461-9191. Fax: (41) 61-461-9325. Web: www.emsembleaudio.com. US distributor: Lombardi Sales, 390 Cheerful Ct., Simi Valley, CA 93065. Tel: (805) 522-0989. Web: www.rayofsound.com.