CS-100CD vs Rega Isis
The Isis's weight is 19 kg (42 lbs) against the CS-100CD's 12 kg (26 lbs), its height 112 mm against 117 mm, and its width 434 mm against 420 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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Experience exceptional audio quality with the Cayin CS-100CD Tube CD Player, designed for audiophiles and music lovers alike. This product incorporates two advanced PCM1792A DAC chips from the renowned Texas Instruments, providing superior digital filtering and digital-to-analog conversion capabilities. The output circuit is carefully engineered in a fully balanced manner, ensuring optimal performance with both balanced and unbalanced outputs, enhanced by four 6922EH vacuum tubes and high-quality audio capacitors. The unit is equipped with a 12DT5 tube for regulation of the power supply to the audio circuit, guaranteeing reliable and consistent power delivery. It supports versatile digital output options, including Optical, Coaxial, and AES/EBU connections. Additionally, it accommodates multiple input sources such as USB Audio, Optical, Coaxial, and AES/EBU. With the capability to handle audio signals up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution, the Cayin CS-100CD delivers high-resolution digital audio through its state-of-the-art USB Audio technology. To minimize power interference, separate power supplies are provided for the digital and analog circuits, ensuring pristine audio performance. With a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5 dB) and a dynamic range of over 110dB, this CD player is a remarkable addition to any high-fidelity audio system.
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The Isis's weight is 19 kg (42 lbs) against the CS-100CD's 12 kg (26 lbs), its height 112 mm against 117 mm, and its width 434 mm against 420 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
The CS-100DAC's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the CS-100CD's 60 dB and its height 126 mm against 117 mm. Both share thd (0.001%) and weight (12 kg (26 lbs)).
The DMS-550's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the CS-100CD's 60 dB, its thd 0.000% against 0.001%, and its weight 10.66 kg (24 lbs) against 12 kg (26 lbs). Both share class (A).
The DS-1000 MKII's signal-to-noise is 125 dB against the CS-100CD's 60 dB, its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 12 kg (26 lbs), and its depth 375 mm against 372 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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