CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Single-box CD player with HDCD capability and one coaxial digital (S/PDIF) output. Specifications: Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, +0dB –0.02dB. THD+Noise: 0.005% ref.1kHz at 0dBFS. S/N ratio: 95dB (A-weighted), 87dB (unweighted). Channel separation: 88dB at 1kHz. Linearity: –89.5dB (left), –89.2dB (right). Maximum output voltage: 2.7V RMS. Output impedance: approximately 30 ohms. Power consumption: 14.5W.
Dimensions: 17.5" W by 12.5" D by 4.5" H. Weight: 17 lbs.
Serial number of review sample: 3320.
Price: $1445 (1996); the upgrade to an existing Icon or Icon Mk.II CD player costs $450 (1996); no longer available (2004). Approximate number of dealers: 141 (1996).
Manufacturer: California Audio Labs, P.O. Box 1218, 113 Taylor Way, Blue Lake, CA 95525. Tel: (707) 668-1736. Fax: (707) 668-1923. Web: www.calaudio.com.