Reference CDS8 vs Luxman DA-07X
The DA-07X's bit depth is 24-bit against the Reference CDS8's 16-bit, its signal-to-noise 124 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.003%. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$8,434.07
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About the Reference CDS8
Opera Consonance Reference CDS8 is designed to sit at the center of a digital audio system and can be used as a streamer, DAC, CD player, or all three. It uses a high-stability slot-in CD mechanism, dual ES9038 DACs in mono mode, a Femto clock system, a Class A analog output stage, and a dual-toroidal linear power supply. It supports network playback and major streaming protocols/services including DLNA, Roon, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, Tidal, and Qobuz, and offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.4V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.8V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB2.0, USB, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth (Opera)
- Digital Outputs
- USB2.0, CD coaxial output
- Analog Outputs
- balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Qobuz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 135 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.5 kg (21 lbs)
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