CD-500 vs DMS-800 Professional Version
The DMS-800 Professional Version's weight is 17.9 kg (39 lbs) against the CD-500's 10.43 kg (23 lbs) and its width 438 mm against 434.3 mm. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and signal-to-noise (127 dB).
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About the CD-500
The Cary Audio CD 500 is a high-end CD player designed to deliver exceptional audio quality. It supports playback of CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW, along with HDCD decoding. The player features a sophisticated triple-stage jitter reduction circuit, utilizing two FIFO buffers to minimize jitter to around 90 picoseconds. It employs dual Burr-Brown PCM1792u DACs for digital-to-analog conversion, capable of upsampling to 96, 192, 384, 512, and 768 kHz. The CD 500 includes both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, as well as coaxial and Toslink digital outputs. It also features RS-232 communication for integration with home automation systems. The player is built with high-quality components, including audio-grade Elna capacitors, to enhance musicality and bass definition.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown PCM1792u
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 127 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial, Toslink
- Analog Inputs
- balanced XLR, single-ended RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434.3 × 114.3 × 330.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.43 kg (23 lbs)
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