AS121 vs YBA Passion CD430
The Passion CD430's thd is 0.002% against the AS121's 0.003%, its output voltage 2.3V RMS against 2.8V RMS, and its weight 12.8 kg (28 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (110 dB).
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DigitalCD PlayersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,550
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the AS121
The Line Magnetic AS-121 is a vacuum tube CD player designed to emphasize analog-style sound reproduction while retaining modern digital decoding. It uses a Philips 1202 CD transport, a NOS Mullard EZ41 tube rectifier, and a 12AU7 tube output stage, with Burr-Brown PCM1792 decoding. The unit is described as part of Line Magnetic’s 25th-anniversary refinements and is presented as a high-quality CD playback component.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown PCM1792
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.8V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 484 × 172 × 440 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions