CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: CD player with HDCD decoding, optional upsampling to 24/96, digital input and outputs, and analog outputs. Digital inputs: 1 S/PDIF (RCA). Digital outputs: 1 S/PDIF (RCA), 1 optical (TosLink), 1 AES/EBU (XLR). Analog outputs: 1 pair unbalanced (RCA), 1 pair balanced (XLR). D/A conversion: 2 Burr-Brown PCM1704u-K. Digital filter: Pacific Microsonics PMD-200. Analog filter: third-order Bessel. Output level: variable, maximum level user-selectable; 3V/6V unbalanced or 6V/12V balanced. THD at 1kHz: ±0.0009%. Output impedance: ±100 ohms. Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.1dB. Signal/noise ratio: 118dB at 1kHz. Channel separation: 107dB at 1kHz. Power consumption: 35W.
Dimensions: 18" (457mm) W by 4" (101mm) H by 15" (381mm) D. Weight: 35 lbs (16kg).
Finishes: Silver or black front panel.
Serial numbers of unit reviewed: Player, 013033325.
Price: $3000. Approximate number of dealers: 65. Warranty: 1 year parts & labor.
Manufacturer: Cary Audio Design, Inc., 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539. Tel: (919) 355-0010. Fax: (919) 355-0013. Web: www.caryaudio.com.