DX5

About the DX5

The DBX DX5 is a compact disc player released in April 1987, known for its audiophile quality and unique sound processing features. It incorporates three proprietary dbx signal processing circuits: DAIR (Digital Audio Impact Recovery) which emphasizes missing peak components in music for added impact; Compression control that reduces dynamic range for comfortable listening in noisy environments; and Ambience control that adjusts stereo separation to enhance the sense of sound spaciousness. The player uses dual PCM56P 16-bit linear phase digital-to-analog converters and a SF-86 CD mechanism. It offers a frequency response from 10 Hz to 20 kHz, dynamic range of 96 dB, signal-to-noise ratio of 100 dB, channel separation of 85-90 dB, and total harmonic distortion of 0.003%. The unit includes features such as 16-track random program, repeat functions, skip and index search, a headphone port with volume control, and a touch control attenuator for line-out level. It comes with a wireless remote control and has a robust build weighing 11 lbs with dimensions approximately 17-1/8 x 3-1/2 x 11-7/8 inches. The DBX DX5 is highly regarded for its musicality and unique processing capabilities, making it a sought-after vintage CD player.