CDSA SE vs CDSA
The CDSA's output impedance is 100Ω against the CDSA SE's 50Ω and its output voltage 7.2V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share weight (12 kg (26 lbs)) and width (435 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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About the CDSA SE
The EMM Labs CDSA SE is a premium CD/SACD player designed for exceptional digital audio reproduction. It integrates a simplified Philips drive mechanism with proprietary MDAT technology that upsamples Redbook CD (44.1kHz) to 5.6448MHz DSD bitstream, dynamically adapting to transients for preserved phase, frequency, and dynamic integrity. It employs discrete dual differential DACs, avoiding chip-based limitations, with aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit boards featuring smooth copper traces to minimize dielectric loss, skin effect, and ensure stability. The chassis is machined aluminum with polymer composite damping for vibration control. Analog outputs are switchable between low/high levels, supporting both balanced and unbalanced connections. Praised for superior detail, imaging, black backgrounds, and SACD performance, it challenges vinyl references but is no longer manufactured.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 44.1 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Proprietary discrete dual differential DAC circuit
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- AES/EBU
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 140 × 400 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12 kg (26 lbs)
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