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This CD player is part of Audio Note's lineup, positioned between the CD2.1x/II and CD4.1X models. It is known for its puristic approach, using no oversampling or digital filtering, which allows for a direct and unaltered audio signal. The player's construction emphasizes quality components, including Audio Note copper foil capacitors and tantalum resistors, ensuring a rich and detailed sound reproduction.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The CD 2.1x/II Level Two Red Book's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.1x/II's 18-bit and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 8 kg (18 lbs). Both share output voltage (3.0V RMS) and output impedance (2000Ω).
The D-03R's bit depth is 24-bit against the CD 3.1x/II's 18-bit, its output voltage 2.4V RMS against 3.0V RMS, its output impedance 300Ω against 2000Ω, and its weight 13.2 kg (29 lbs) against 8 kg (18 lbs).
The Viking's output voltage is 2.5V RMS against the CD 3.1x/II's 3.0V RMS, its weight 7.3 kg (16 lbs) against 8 kg (18 lbs), its width 430 mm against 445 mm, and its height 99 mm against 142 mm.
The Reference CDS8's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.1x/II's 18-bit, its output voltage 2.4V RMS against 3.0V RMS, its weight 9.5 kg (21 lbs) against 8 kg (18 lbs), and its width 440 mm against 445 mm.
4.1x
Playback Designs MPS3
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