CD4 vs Denon DCD-920
The DCD-920's bit depth is 20-bit against the CD4's 16-bit and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 105 dB. Both share thd (0.004%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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The Nakamichi CD-4, released around 1993, is a limited production (300 units) CD player from Nakamichi's Selected Component series, featuring robust Japanese build quality, AD1865N or AD1864N 18-bit dual D/A converters with 8x oversampling digital filter, KSS-210A or KSS-150A/210A CD mechanism, and excellent measured performance including low distortion and high dynamic range. It offers coaxial digital output, analog RCA outputs, headphone jack, remote control, and functions like program memory. Reviews note accurate sound but limited stereo imaging compared to contemporaries; it's no longer manufactured and available used/refurbished.
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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 DCD-920's bit depth is 20-bit against the CD4's 16-bit and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 105 dB. Both share thd (0.004%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The C521i's bit depth is 20-bit against the CD4's 16-bit, its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 105 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, and its output voltage 2.1V RMS against 2.0V RMS.
The C541's bit depth is 24-bit against the CD4's 16-bit, its signal-to-noise 108 dB against 105 dB, and its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 2.0V RMS. Both share thd (0.004%).
The CDP-302ES's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the CD4's 105 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (16-bit) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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