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The Hegel Viking CD player is designed exclusively for CD playback, featuring a dedicated laser and CD drive for optimal data reading. It uses a state-of-the-art DAC with minimal distortion and does not upsample or alter the signal, preserving the original sound quality. The player incorporates a unique Master clock system with a quartz crystal and patented SoundEngine technology to reduce jitter and ensure perfect timing between the drive and DAC. The analogue stage includes a low pass filter and Line Driver technology for balanced, noise-free signal handling. The Viking has an OLED display chosen for low noise, enhancing sound clarity. Its design matches Hegel's P30A and H30A amplifiers for a cohesive look. It offers one unbalanced RCA and one balanced XLR line-level output, plus a BNC digital output. The player is praised for its refined sound, low distortion, and excellent timing, making it a high point in its price class.
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The Paris CD250's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the Viking's 109.8 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 7.75 kg (17 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs).
The MCD500's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the Viking's 109.8 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 12.8 kg (28 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs). Both share thd (0.002%).
The Passion CD430's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the Viking's 109.8 dB, its output voltage 2.3V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 12.8 kg (28 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs). Both share thd (0.002%).
The M6 CD's signal-to-noise is 117 dB against the Viking's 109.8 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 11.2 kg (25 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs).
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