Digital Processor Reviews

Description: Remote-controlled CD player with volume and balance controls, dual-differential 24-bit DACs, unbalanced and balanced analog outputs, AES/EBU (XLR) and S/PDIF (RCA) digital outputs, and S/PDIF (TosLink and RCA) digital inputs. Maximum output level: 2.225V unbalanced, 4.45V balanced. Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz, +0dB/-0.3dB. Channel separation: >110dB. Dynamic range: 96dB (10Hz-30kHz). Signal/noise: 105dB (10Hz-30kHz). THD: 0.002% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz). Intermodulation: <0.005%. Linearity error: <2dB to below -90dBFS; <2dB to below -102dBFS with 20-bit data. Output impedance: 10 ohms. Volume-control range: -61.2dB to +12dB. Power consumption: 36W.
Dimensions: 15.75" (400mm) W by 3.84" (97.5mm) H by 14.3" (363mm) D. Weight: 50 lbs (23kg).
Finish: Black-anodized aluminum.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 1563, 1671.
Price: $6700. Approximate number of dealers: 85.
Manufacturer: Harman Specialty Group, 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA 01730. Tel: (781) 280-0300. Fax: (781) 280-0490. Web: www.harmanspecialtygroup.com.