Kandy KC1

About the Kandy KC1

The Roksan Kandy KC1 is a CD player from the Kandy series introduced around 2000, designed to deliver clean, clear, and precise audio performance. It supports playback of CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs and features a robust build quality with a decoupled mechanism to reduce vibration. The player uses a high-quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC (PCM1730E Advanced Segment Audio-Stereo DAC) and offers multiple digital outputs including coaxial RCA, balanced AES/EBU XLR, and optical Toslink. It has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB, very low harmonic distortion (<0.0025% at 0dB, 1kHz), and a high signal-to-noise ratio of 105 dB. The KC1 is praised for its detailed and polished sound, with excellent image separation and clarity, making it suitable for audiophiles seeking a neutral and controlled sound presentation. It comes with a full-function remote control, front-loading CD tray, and a display showing track and time information. The unit weighs approximately 9 kg and measures 432mm wide, 380mm deep, and 90mm high. It is often paired with the Roksan KA-1 amplifier for a balanced system.