CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: CD player with variable (32 steps) and fixed analog outputs, six S/PDIF digital inputs (3 RCA coax, 75 ohm, 3 Toslink optical), digital output (Toslink optical only), and 2x upsampling D/A converter with claimed 24-bit maximum resolution and maximum sample rate of 192kHz. Disc compatibility: CD, CD-R Recordable CD (finalized and unfinalized). Maximum output level: 2.4V RMS (RCAs), 5.3V RMS, balanced (Quadlink). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, +0dB/–0.5dB. Total harmonic distortion: <0.002% at 1kHz. Signal/noise ratio: >110dB, 24-bit; >95dB, 16-bit. Channel separation: >100dB at 1kHz.
Dimensions: 12.75" (321mm) W by 3.15" (80mm) H by 12.25" (310mm) D. Weight: 15.8 lbs (7.2kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: CDP1935, "manufactured on 20040801."
Price: $1350. Approximate number of dealers: 63.
Manufacturer: Quad Electroacoustics Ltd., IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England PE29 6XU, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1480-447700. Fax: (44) (0)1480-431767. Web: www.quad-hifi.co.uk. US distributor: IAG America, 15 Walpole Park South, Walpole, MA 02081. Tel: (508) 650-3950. Fax: (508) 650-3905. Web: www.iagamerica.com.