CD 3.5 vs Kyocera DA01
The DA01's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.5's 18-bit, its depth 319 mm against 304.8 mm, and its width 464 mm against 432 mm. Both share max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
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The Naim CD 3.5 is a single-chassis CD player designed with a focus on sound quality and upgradeability. It uses a Philips SAA7376 servo controller chip for transport functions and a Philips TDA1305 chip for digital filtering and D/A conversion. The player includes a seven-pole analog filter to remove noise and can be connected to external power supplies like the Naim FlatCap, HiCap, or SuperCap for improved performance. It is particularly noted for its ability to reproduce acoustic instruments and handle a wide variety of music genres with musical aplomb.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The DA01's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.5's 18-bit, its depth 319 mm against 304.8 mm, and its width 464 mm against 432 mm. Both share max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
The 508's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.5's 18-bit, its height 88 mm against 76.2 mm, and its depth 332 mm against 304.8 mm. Both share max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
The 6000CDT's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.5's 18-bit, its height 80 mm against 76.2 mm, and its depth 307 mm against 304.8 mm. Both share max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Apollo-R's bit depth is 16-bit against the CD 3.5's 18-bit, its height 90 mm against 76.2 mm, and its depth 342 mm against 304.8 mm. Both share max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
Madrigal Audio Laboratories Proceed CDP
Sony CDP-707ESD
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