CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Single-box, two-channel, slot-loading CD/DVD player with remote and touchscreen control, single-ended and balanced analog outputs, three digital outputs (AES3 on XLR and S/PDIF on RCA and TosLink), DC trigger inputs, bidirectional RS-232 and IR repeater ports, and two video outputs (composite and S-video). Formats supported: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DualDisc, MP3, WMA, AAC, Video-CD, S-VCD. Maximum output voltage: 4V balanced, 2V unbalanced. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. THD+noise: 0.001% (no level given). Signal/noise: 110dB typical (no reference level given). Channel separation: >110dB. Clock jitter: <200ps. Power consumption: 72W.
Dimensions: 17.5" (445mm) W by 4.75" (121mm) H by 16.5" (419mm) D. Weight: 26 lbs (11.8kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 1830053. Firmware version: 1.06.
Price: $6500. Approximate number of dealers: 90.
Manufacturer: Classé Audio, 5070 Franois-Cusson, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1B3, Canada. Tel: (514) 636-6384. Fax: (514) 636-1428. Web: www.classeaudio.com.