YAQIN SD-30A vs Arcam DiVA CD72
The DiVA CD72's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the YAQIN SD-30A's 98 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.006%, and its weight 4.6 kg (10 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share output voltage (2.3V RMS).
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The YAQIN SD-30A is a vacuum tube hi-fi CD and HDCD player released around 2009. It uses a SANYO high accuracy cassette mechanism for good stability and easy disc reading, combined with a Philips servo circuit. The player features tube output stages for enhanced audio quality, delivering a wide and deep soundstage with excellent instrument separation and detailed sound reproduction. It supports CD, DVD, and VCD formats and comes with a remote control. The unit weighs approximately 11 kg and is known for its solid build quality with all-metal cabinetry and thick aluminum plates. The tube output provides a warm, detailed sound with deep bass, and the HDCD function works perfectly. The player is considered tweakable with various tube options for audiophile customization.
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The DiVA CD72's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the YAQIN SD-30A's 98 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.006%, and its weight 4.6 kg (10 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share output voltage (2.3V RMS).
The PD-F100's thd is 0.003% against the YAQIN SD-30A's 0.006% and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.3V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (98 dB) and weight (11 kg (24 lbs)).
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