CDP-X555ES vs CDP-308ESD
The CDP-308ESD's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the CDP-X555ES's 117 dB and its weight 12.5 kg (28 lbs) against 12.8 kg (28 lbs). Both share thd (0.002%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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The Sony CDP-X555ES is a high-end ES-series CD player using Sony’s KSS-271A mechanism and two CXD2552Q-2 digital-to-analog converters. Its published specifications include a 2 Hz–20 kHz frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio above 117 dB, dynamic range above 100 dB, channel separation above 110 dB, and total harmonic distortion below 0.0017%. It provides fixed and variable analog line outputs, an optical digital output, and a headphone output with level control. The player measures approximately 470 × 125 × 375 mm and weighs about 12.8 kg.
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The CDP-308ESD's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the CDP-X555ES's 117 dB and its weight 12.5 kg (28 lbs) against 12.8 kg (28 lbs). Both share thd (0.002%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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