CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Single-chassis CD player with digital inputs and outputs, digital switching capabilities, and variable analog output. Volume control (attenuation) range: -61.2dB to +12dB. D/A conversion: dual-differential 20-bit DACs. Digital filter: 8x-oversampling, 24-bit configured for 20-bit output. Analog filter: Bessel-tuned linear phase to 40kHz. Input complement: one EIAJ optical digital input, one S/PDIF (RCA) digital input. Output complement: two male XLR balanced audio outputs, two RCA single-ended audio outputs, one AES/EBU (XLR) digital output, one S/PDIF (RCA) digital output, two RJ-45 modular Communication Links. Other: I/O 3.5mm external IR input jack. Frequency response: 10Hz-30kHz, -0.2dB. S/N Ratio: 105dB (10Hz-30kHz). Channel separation: >110dB. THD: 0.003% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz). Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE IMD): <0.005%. Maximum output (0dBFS signal): 4.45V balanced, 2.225V single-ended. Low-level linearity: deviation <2dB to below -90dBFS; <2dB to below -120dBFS with 20-bit output. Output impedance (analog): 10 ohms (unbalanced). Direct digital output, XLR: AES/EBU 110 ohms, 3.5V. Direct digital output, RCA: S/PDIF 75 ohms, 0.5V. Power consumption: 36W maximum.
Dimensions: 15.75" (400mm) W by 2.84" (97.5mm) H by 13.38" (340mm) D. Shipping weight: 50 lbs.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2824.
Price: 5995. Approximate number of dealers: 85.
Manufacturer: Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. Tel: (860) 346-0896. Fax: (860) 346-1540. www.madrigal.com .