TL51 XR vs Arcam CD73T
The CD73T's signal-to-noise is 112 dB against the TL51 XR's 104 dB and its thd 0.005% against 0.018%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the TL51 XR
The CEC TL51 XR is a belt-drive CD player known for its refined, coherent, and resolving sound. It uses dual mono Burr Brown PCM1796 DAC chips, one per channel, each with its own power supply, delivering 24bit/192kHz digital conversion and upsampling. The player incorporates CEC's innovative Current Injection (CI) technology to shorten the signal path and improve sound quality. It features a quiet belt-drive mechanism, top-loading design with a heavy puck to secure CDs, and multiple digital outputs including AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, and CEC's proprietary Superlink. The TL51 XR offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, with the balanced outputs providing superior sonic performance. The player is highly regarded for its natural, involving sound with excellent timbral accuracy, detail, and a coherent soundstage, though bass definition is slightly rounded. It is built solidly, weighing 10kg, and finished in silver. The unit includes a remote control and has been subject to various upgrades enhancing power supply, clock, and audio circuitry for even better performance.
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 PCM1796
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.018%
- SNR
- 104 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, Superlink
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 98 × 296 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver
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