CDP-1 vs Denon DCD-2500NE
The DCD-2500NE's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the CDP-1's 122 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the CDP-1
The Cary Audio Design CDP-1 is a premium CD player designed for audiophiles, offering high-resolution digital-to-analog conversion with dual Burr Brown PCM1792U DACs at 24-bit/192kHz. It supports HDCD decoding and can upsample digital audio signals up to 768 kHz. The player uses a triple-beam laser multi-speed CD/DVD ROM transport mechanism compatible with CD Audio, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. It features fully balanced dual-differential analog outputs (XLR and RCA), digital coaxial and optical outputs, and a robust aluminum chassis. The unit includes a CARY DSP 300 digital filter and a 3rd order Bessel analog filter, delivering a frequency response from 2 Hz to 22 kHz, dynamic range of 129 dB, signal-to-noise ratio of 122 dB, channel separation of 104 dB, and total harmonic distortion of 0.003%. It weighs 23 lbs and measures 4.5 x 17 x 13 inches. The CDP-1 also supports remote control via Philips RC5 IR code and RS-232 interface for full remote configuration.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Burr Brown PCM1792U
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 122 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- coaxial, optical
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 114.3 × 330.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.43 kg (23 lbs)
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