CD300 vs Oracle Audio Technologies CD2500 MkIV
The CD2500 MkIV's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the CD300's 118 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
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The Canary Audio CD-300 is a complete redesign of the highly regarded CD-200 vacuum tube CD player, maintaining the same external look but with many internal modifications and enhanced features. It is considered one of the finest vacuum tube CD players in its class, delivering sound that resembles analog vinyl. Key features include a high-end tray loading CD mechanism for improved playability and reliability, a 24 bit/192KHz upsampling D/A converter, a true tube stereo output stage using two 6922 vacuum tubes, and a custom toroidal transformer encapsulated with audio grade epoxy. It offers balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog outputs, three digital outputs (AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial), and uses the highest quality passive components. The player is fully hand assembled to ensure craftsmanship, housed in a thick steel chassis with powder coating and a black anodized aluminum faceplate with gold buttons. It includes a full function remote control with aluminum housing and a dot matrix display with dimmer and mute functions.
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The CD2500 MkIV's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the CD300's 118 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
The CD 2500 IV's signal-to-noise is 129 dB against the CD300's 118 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
The DP-1000's signal-to-noise is 123 dB against the CD300's 118 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The CDT100's weight is 20 kg (44 lbs) against the CD300's 16 kg (35 lbs), its height 120 mm against 120.65 mm, and its depth 400 mm against 406.4 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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