Philips LHH-1000 CD player

Philips Compact Disc Player LHH U00

The Philips Reference Series LHH 1000 is now the standard by which other compact disc players will be measured. Other companies may claim state-of-the-art technology but the world's most particular audiophiles-Philips engineers- have achieved it, designing a technological masterpiece that is as pure and complete as any Mozart sonata.

A limited edition - and in strictly limited quantities the Philips LHH 1000 says much about the people who designed the system and the discerning buyer. It says only the best will do ...only a level of excellence attained after years of dedication to achieving the finest musical reproduction possible.

 

Every component of the Philips LHH 1000 is hand chosen for maximum performance. At the heart of the separate digital-to-analog converter and digital filter are special Select Grade TDA-1541 "AS -1" chips with four times oversampling that realize a startling 15,75 bits of resolution from the 16 bits available in the compact disc format. The highest resolution yet achieved in compact disc. Linearity error and distortion barely register. In fact, ail specifications are where you would expect them to be-at the top of their class.

The separate transport section features the professional quality, broadcast standard Philips CDM-1 mechanism made of die cast aluminum alloy. An extremely accurate single beam laser pickup floats on a Radialinear swinging arm that improves tracking ability and offers faster track-to- track access times. And, of course, the LHH 1000 has the renowned Philips Favorite Track Selection (FTS) system to program your entire CD collection. Connections between the Reference Compact Disc Player System (DAC and transport) can be made with coaxial or optical fiber cable with diamond polished connectors. This ensures 100 percent error free transmission of digital data, resulting in truly lifelike, distortion -free sound. 

 

The utmost thought and care went into every aspect of the LHH 1000. There are no plastic parts anywhere in the chassis assembly. The elegant looks belie durable and rugged construction that is second to none.

A sophisticated Learning Type Universal remote control is capable of learning 150 functions from other remotes. LCD readouts complements the system to provide complete fingertip control of this state-of-the-art CD player.

There is no question: the Philips LHH 1000 has set the gold standard for CD technology. It is the finest compact disc player currently available, for people with no tolerance for imperfection.

 

Specifications

Frequency Response:  20 - 20,000 Hz ±0,1 dB

Phase Linearity:  ±0,2 degrees

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than 101 dB

Dynamic Range:  better than 96 dB

Channel Separation:  better than 100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:  less than 0,015% at 1 kHz

Ultrasonic Noise Rejection:  better than 60 dB

Analog Output level:  2 V rms, typical 1 kHz, all bits on

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Transport LHH-1001 :  17-/8" x 4-1/8" x 13-5/8"

D/A Coverter LHH-1002 :  as above

Weight:  62 lbs (combined)

Remote Control :  RC-5 Compatible

 

Luxman DP-07 CD transport

The Luxman DP-07 Compact Disc Player features:

GaAlAs laser double hetero diode pick-up

Anti-resonant ceramic FRP base and massive aluminium diecast chassis

Special shock absorber for floating pickup support

High speed precision linear motor tracking

Isolation of left/right channel signal paths at all stages including power transformers

Idependent voltage regulators at 10 stages

Pickup, microcomputer/display, output stages, transformers, and power supply components isolated in separate internal blocks to eliminate electrical crosstalk

Ultra-high quality materials and components used throughout, including PC-OCC wiring and 70µ-thick OFC glass epoxy PC boards

Top-loading panel to eliminate tray vibrations and seal out atmospheric disturbances

Full remote control features

Line phase sensor

Front panel display dimmer/switch

Champagne gold finish

Works of Art. - introducing the hardware

The Fluency DAC is the heart of the Luxman DA-07 D/A Converter Unit, a masterpiece of electronic engineering and careful design in its own right. Luxman spared no effort on any aspecct of its massive anti-resonant construction, top-quality components, and capabilities, which include D/A conversion for CD, DAT, and digital satellite broadcasting and three optical and three coaxial digital inputs.

Likewise, the Luxman DP-07 CD Player sets a new standard for uncompromising quality of design, materials, and construction in pursuit of Ultimate Fidelity. Its top-loading design, a massive anti-resonant ceramic FRP base and diecast chassis, and the most elaborate damping system ever used in a CD player ensure that the GaAlAs laser pickup tracks flawlessly. As in the DA-07, unmatched purity of output signal is achieved through full separation of L/R power supplies and signal paths. In series with the DA-07, the DP-07 produces a sound of a totally different dimension from any other CD player. In sum, it is the only CD player that can claim to reproduce music as it was first played.

The Ultimate CD Player System

Luxman is so confident that the DP-07/DA-07 CD p;layer system will set a new standard for CD reproduction, it has already started to tackle the development of Fluency DAC-equipped CD players for more moderate budgets. For now, though, the choice of the ultimate CD player is a simple one. Listen and let your own ears help you decide whether you want the state of the art. Because until we can advance it any further, this is it.

Specifications

Laser Pick-up:  Gallium Aluminium Arsenide (gaAlAs) Double Hetero Diode

Digital Outputs

Coaxial :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Optical 1 :  Wavelength 820 nm

Optical 2 :  Wavelength 660 nm

Remote Control Unit:  RD-07 (included)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  300 x 183 x 452 mm

Weight (Net):  20 kg

Wadia S7i

The Wadia S7i CD player  DAC / Digital Preamplifie r is the latest generation of our highly acclaimed series of high performance integrated digital audio playback products. Fifteen years ago, Wadia was the first to develop proprietary digital components that blended the functionality of a CD player, digital preamplifier and processor in one product. Today, the S7i platform not only provides reference quality CD playback, but also serves as a flexible and complete digital hub managing and optimizing the performce of today ’s principle digital sources . The S7i combines exceptional disc playback technology, our best integrated decoding computer technology, and digital source management. It is at our - de - force solution for any music lover wanting the very best musical performance, with out the complexity of multiple digital components.

Series 7 is Wadia’s highest designation for integrated digital products. Not surprisingly, the all-new CD transport exemplifies series 7 level playback performance. This exceptional transport was designed in collaboration with the Austrian company Stream Unlimited. Wadia co-engineered many details of this design, including an application-specific servo system optimized for the newest generation of Wadia playback machines. The results exceeded even our own expectations.

Technical Specifications

Transport:  Modified CD and Data Drive

Power Supply:  Dual transformers in internal isolation chamber

Decoding Software:  3 user selectable upsampling algorithms including DigiMaster v2.5

Compatible Formats:  Red Book CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, FLAC and WMA

DAC Sample Rate:  1.4112 MHz

Digital Volume Control Range:  50 dB in one hundred 0.5 dB steps

Maximum Output Voltage:  Can be adjusted via internal switches from 0.3 V to 4.25 V to match system sensitivity

Output Impedance:  Less than 15 Ω

Digital Inputs:

1 USB - The Wadia USB input accepts the following sample rates: 44.1k, 48k and 96k

1 AES/EBU (XLR)

1 SP/DIF (BNC)

1 Plastic Optical (Toslink)

Digital Outputs:

1 Glass Fiber-Optic (ST)

1 AES/EBU (XLR)

1 SP/DIF (BNC)

1 Plastic Optical (Toslink)

Analog Outputs:

1 pair balanced (XLR)

1 pair unbalanced (RCA)

Both can be used simultaneously

Power Consumption:  25 watts

Dimensions (HxWxD):  184 x 432 x 420 mm (7.25 x 17 x 16.5 inch)

Finish Options:  Black or Silver Anodized Aluminum

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Krell CD-DSP

Integrated Compact Disc player The Krell CD-DSP is the first integrated compact disc player to combine an updateable software-based processor with a high-end CD transport. The processor and transport are coupled to extremely flexibleinput and output  sections, creating a product of unique function and value. Audiophiles can now gain the advanced performance capabilities of separate components in a single unit.

Software-based Processing

The CD-DSP processor uses a 16 times oversampling version of our Waveform Duplicator software, which is run on a Motorola DSP-56001 digital signal processor. The extraordinary resolution of fine detail and accuracy of waveform reconstruction achieved is not possible by other methods. The processor output is routed to a Class A balanced analog output stage. The result is a sonic quality distinguished by robust dynamic impact, extended frequency response and three dimensional imaging.

The Waveform Duplicator software is loaded into socket-mounted Eprom chips to allow inexpensive software updates in the future .

Transport and Operational Features

The CD-DSP is built around the CDM-1 MK II Philips finest transport for CD player applications system absorbs extraneous vibrations that might interfere with data recovery from the disc.

The CD-DSP is destined to become the digital heart of any audio system. Three inputs and two outputs provide connection to other sources in the digital domain. Two analog outputs allow the CD-DSP to drive independent systems.

Whether you are considering yout first CD player or the replacement of an existing unit, the CD-DSP is your invitation to the future.

Specifications

Transport:  CDM-1 MkII Philips, with Hall effect motor, swing-arm design in a unicast frame.

Laser:  Single Beam with glass lens

Frequency Response:  20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Sampling Frequency:  16 times over

DAC:   18 Bit

Analog Output Voltage:  2,1 Volts RMS

Remote Control:  Wireless infrared

Dimensions (W x H x D):  480 x 305 x 152 or 381 mm (19" x 12-1/2" x 6" or 15")

Weight:  10,4 kg (23 lbs)

Meridian 207 Pro

 No ordinary Compact Disc Player

Meridian have earned their reputation as the leading designers of the world's finest sounding Campact Disc players. The 207-Pro is designed and made by these enthusiasts in England, and extensive research has been made in the evolution of this very advanced CD player. Every detail of the mechanical and electric engineering, from the floating cast subchassis to the electronic volume and comprehensive remote controls, is designed to make the 207-pro the finest Compact Dsic player. The Meridian 207-Pro est quality music playing system for your home - and it combines this formidable performance with effortless, yet comprehensive control of its functions. It has no equal.

A powerful feature of the Meridian 207-pro is the built-in preamplifier facilities. It can connect a tuner and tape directly to Meridian active loudspeakers, to give a simple system with the finest combination of performance and control available; or it may be used in a conventional music system.

This leaflet highlights some of the design features of the Meridian 207-pro, but only a visit to a Meridian dealer will convey a true impression of its distinctive quality.

 Meridian 207-Pro, why separate boxes?

It is no accident that the 207-Pro is arranged in two parts. One contains the precision-engineered motrised CD transport system and the system power supplies. The CD transport carries the single-beam laser pick-up assembly in a sprung die-cast subchassis, and runs on precision stainless steel guides. The assembly moves out at the touch of a switch on the front panel. This whole mechanism is housed in a heavy aluminium tube and when the plate-glass door slides shut against its soft surround, the spinning Compact Disc is acoustically and mechanically isolated. This aspect of the construction adds a lot to the sound quality of the player and yields the convenience of front-loading without the loss of quality that normally results. The digital signal is passed via a single cable to the electronics unit.

 The 207 provides a unique conbination of quality and facility. The very highest standards of audio performance are combined witha truly comprehensive control system, resulting in a product which has received worldwide acclaim. Meridian now provide a complementary range of products to the 207 including 201 Preamplifier,, 205 Power Amplifier, 204 Tuner Timer, 209 remote Control and a range of 3 Active Loudspeaker Systems.

The 207 has the following new features:

New Meridian designed servo circuits for improved playability.

2 box construction which provides acoustic and electronic isolation of circuits.

High mass 3 point sorbothane suspension system for better sound.

New Meridian designed microprocessor control functions for simpler operation.

Inputs for radio, tape and LP record deck with switchable cartridge level matching

High energy power supplies for better control of audio circuits resulting in improved sound.

Full function remote control system.

Specifications

Inputs Compact Disc:

Radio :  500 mV/10 k Ω

Tape:  500 mV/10 k Ω

Outputs

Fixed :  2V RMS / 12 Ω

Variable :  4 V RMS / 47 Ω

Tape :  500 mV / 47 k Ω

Distortion:  less than 0,004%

Noise:  better than -90 dB

Conversion:  4 x oversampling at 14 bits

Precision:  15,5 bits min

Displays:  Track/disc/total/remaining time/selecte track/track playing/error correction

Dimensions (W x H x D):  160 x 90 x 310 mm ( 6,3" x 3,6" x 12,2")

Weight:  8,5 kg

Finish:  Black textured enamel and glass

Wadia 7 Transport

If the essence of music is art, then th eessence of music reproduction is technique. And the quintessence of that technique is Wadia.

As we continue to make pioneering advances in digital reproduction, by applying advanced computer technology and patented programming to leading-edge signal decoding, we place increasingly greater demandads on th eelement of digital technology first in the reproduction chain; the transport.

For, while the New Generation of Wadia Decoding Computers has been engineered to achieve faithful reproduction of the very life of recorded music, the broad symphony of instrumental and vocal nuance, the aural ambience of soundspace, the audibly influential presence of the artists themselves, reproduction comes to naught lest the recorded signal is sent, intact, to these brilliant instruments of sonic  reproduction.

Enter the new generation of Wadia transports - designed, foremost, to ensure absolute mastery of signal recovery in the time domain; the genesis of optimum reproduction.

Wadia's proprietary clocking technology initiates digital timing accuracy at the LSI chip, setting the standard for accurate time-base relationships throughout the chain of digital reproduction equipment.

To isolate signal topology from power-supply generated noise, the Wadia 7 Transport has been engineered with a completely redesigned power supply, housed in its own substantial chassis. A state-of-the-art regulator stage ensures constant voltage sophisticated line filtering delivers a pure AC line feed to two toroidal transformers - the very best of current manufacture as is every component in the Wadia 7.

Enclosure design, too, is an essential element of distortion control and, as a result in a loss of information  which cannot be recreated by improvements later in the system.

Wadia's exclusive rounded-corner design detunes the enclosure from resonant frequencies which would have a negative impact of critical clock and program signals.

As the foundation for fautless signal recovery, the chassis of the Wadia 7, constructed of massive body plates, provides a profoundly stable platform for that most critical of all transport components, the spinning mechanism itself.

To expect near- perfect accuracy from heavy-handed servo-feedback corrections would seem folly. Thus, at the heart of the Wadia 7 Transport is the critically acclaimed P-2S spinning mechanism - an acknow ledged industry standard, utilized outside  the manufacturer's realm only within the Wadia 7.

Its full-size die-cast zinc/bronze disc turntable and stabilizer clamp keeps disc and laser pickup in their precise relative positions. With this dimensional stability and interial damping, servo corrections need only deal with tracking the variable disc rotation speed.

Combine full-disc clamping with a floating suspension system, sophisticated resonance damping design and the use of non-resonant metals - not plastic - throughout its understructure, and the result is a mechanical treatment which has risen to worldwide critical acclaim..

Function selection of the Wadia 7 is equally sophisticated. Sculpteed from a solid block of aluminum, the full-functions remote controller promises a lifetime of faultless service, reducing control intrusions into both cosmetics and mechanical integrity.

It is also your fully remote acces to the Wadia 7's matchless companion in unrivaled digital reproduction, the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer.

Truly, the Wadia 7 Transport brings unerring digital transport to reality, presenting, through Wadia's pioneering use of the Glass Fiber Optical Transmission System, the world's most accurate digital output, and offering for  your audition the essence of the art of music, through the twenty-first centry technique that is Wadia.

The Wadia 7 Transport  feature a complete array of output choices. Un mistakably, our prime choice is Glass Fiber Optics. To maintain compatibility between Wadia transports and all possible subsequent system components, we have included a plastic optics output, a Coax output via BNC, and an output in the AES/EBU  connection system.

Additional user-selected options are adjusted from the real panel of the wadia 7 Transport. Separate adjustments can be made for disc drawer insertion speed and ejection speed, and for display intensity.

Wadia 7 Transport Specifications:

CD Stability:  Vibration-Free Rigid Disc Clamping System (VRDS)

CD Pickup Mechanical:  3-beam, objective lens drive, 780 nm wavelength

2-dimensional parallel drive

Machined Cast-alloy turntable

Precision Servo-sled tracking mechanism

Floating suspension system

Pickup Drive Metod:  Linear motor drive

Disc Diameter:  120mm/80mm

Quality Level:  Level 1, High Accuracy ; EIAJ CP-340 Specification

Four Outputs :

Glass Fiber Optic (850 nm) :  -16dBm

EIAJ Standard Plastic Fiber Optic (665 nm):   -15 to -21 dBm

S/PDIF Coaxial via BNC Connector:  0.5V p-p, 75 Ω

AES/EBU Standard via XLR Connector:  3V p-p, 110 Ω

Power Supply;  2 Toroidal Transformers; 100, 120,2 20, 240 V AC

Enclosure:  Airborne computer quality aluminum plate.

Detuned for Lenz's Law and package parasitic resonances.

Side panel skin effect transitions @ < 20 Hz.

Dimensions: 

Main Unit: 9.625" Wide, 17.875 'I Deep, 6.063" High

Power Supply: 7.375" Wide, 17.875" Deep, 6.063" High

Wright: 

Main Unit : 32 Ibs.

Power Supply :  23 Ibs

Esoteric P-700

 High-precision mechanism featuring VRDS

In our newl developed Vibration-Free Rigid Disc Clamping System mechanism, the slighty concave turntable is above the disc which is held against it by upward pressure exered by a large-diameter disc clamper, for higher stability. This new disc clamping system, with the disc held tightly between the turnyable which has the same diameter as the disc and a precisely aligned clamper, corrects any  warping or eccentricity of the disc, so that the microscopic pits are always traced accurately by the center beam of the laser pickup. Another advantage of the system is that it minimizes any undesirable vibrations of the disc.

Newly developed floating suspension system for the ultimate stability.

The optical system and the mechanism which supports it are the most important parts of any CD player, and are critical if it is to operate at peak performance. In the CD Drive Unit, the laser pickup drive system uses a newly developed floating suspension which completely isolates it from internal resonance, external vibrations and any influence of external sound pressure, so it can read the digital signals from the microscopic pits with high precision and extreme stability.

High-prcision 3-beam linear tacking laser pickup for ultimate tracking ability.

The 3-beam linear-tracking laser pickup was newly developed to have the lightest possible weight and excellent rigidity. Together with the newly-developed disc clamipng system using a large turntable, it gives the drive an extremely precise pit tracking ability.

High-rigidity dual-construction chassis

The unit has the ideal anti-resonance heavy-weight dual construction chassis. As the shaved-aluminum front panel is combined rigidly with the thick chassis, the overall construction is solid and has superior non-resonationg characteristics. Moreover, since this CD Drive Unit does not incorporate the D/A converter section, it offers extra rigidity; vibrations and mechanical oscillations from the player cannot interfere with the operation of the D/A converter.

Specifications

Laser Pickup

Type: Optical 3-beam system

Object lens Drive System:  2-dimensional parallel drive

Laser Type:  AlGaAs semiconductor laser

Wavelenght:  780 nm

Pickup Drive System:  Linear-motor drive

Signal Format

Sampling Frequency:  44,1 kHz

Quantization Bits:  16 bits linear/channel

Channel Bit Rate (Transmission Rate):  4,3218 Mb/sec.

Modulation Code:  Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation (EFM)

Error Corection System:  Cross-Interleave Reed Solomon Code (CIRC)

Disc

Type:  Compact disc

Playing Time:  Approx. 60 min. for  5-inch;  approx. 20 min. for 3-inch

Diameter:  12 cm (5") and 8 cm (3")

Thickness:  1,2 mm

Scaning Velocity:  1,2 - 1,4 m/sec.

Track Pitch:  1,6 µm

Audio

Digital Output Level: 

Coaxial :  0,5Vp-p, 75 ohms

Optical :  -9 dBm

General

Power Requirements:  120/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  12 watts

Dimensions (W x H x D):  225 x 137,5 x 400 mm (8-7/8" x 5-7/16" x 15-3/4")

Weight:  7 kg (15,5 lbs)

Accessories

Remote Control Unit:  RC-385

Denon DP-S1

 The DP-S1 is a top quality CD transport developed based on a ploicy of fully eliminating vibration and resonance within an innovative design. Vibration and resonance are eliminated through a newly developed pickup mechanism, a large stabilizer, triple-layer floation, and a frame design which keeps the influence of external acoustic pressure to the absolute minimum. The DP-S1 provides five types of digital outputs and an ultra high-speed synchronous optical link (ST-GEN LOCK) for ultimate synchronized driving.

Newly developed pickup mechanism unit

Strong cast aluminum pickup base throughly eliminates extraneous vibration.

A high torque motor provides accurate, extremely smooth rotation, minimizing jutter, in addition , the self-centering stainless steel turntable is driven with an ultra-thick spindle shaft (6mm in diameter), and a very hard, low friction ruby (5mm in diameter) is used for the bearing, providing outstandingly high endurance.

The opening of the disc loading section is air-shielded with a special rubber material to suppress the effect of air vibration entering through gaps, greatly improving the airtightness of the pickup mechanism.

 Extremely stable disc playback thanks to a large stabilizer

The stabilizer holds the disc down to correct any warping in the disc and prevent jitter during signal readout.

The stabilizer also thoroughlysuppresses any resonance inthe disc itself.

The moment of inertia generated by the stabilizer, which is heavier than disc, creates extremely stable rotation and improves the readout jitter margin.

Through anti-resonant construction

The latge insulator absorbs vibrations from the floor through a combination of aluminum and sintered alloy.

The mechanissm base which supports the pickup mechanism is floated from the frame with elastic rubber.

The pickup mechanism is itself floated with an oil damper and spring. This Triple Floating Mechanism structure shuts out external vibration to provide playback with excellent vibration resistance.

The highly rigid pickup  mechanism is palced at the center where it is less likaly to be affected by external vibration. This also makes for excellent weight distribution.

The heavyweight chassis and lowcenter of gravity create an ideal non-resonant design.

The design makes use of spherical surfaces and radial forms to keep the influence of external acoustic pressure to a minimum

 Synchronized driving with an ultra high speed synchronized optical link (ST-GEN LOCK)

The speed at which date transfer is a very rapid 50Mb/sec, nearly 10 times that of conventional optical links (6Mbit/sec). This virtually eliminates transmission distortion due to signal delay.

The D/A converter master clock is synchronized with the CD Transport clock improving clock precision and suppressing  jitter.

The AT&T ST-Link system is used for the interface, allowing direct one way connection to high quality foreign made D/A converters.

Specifications

Disc Format:  Compact disc

Signal Format

Sampling Frequency:  44,1 kHz

Quantization Bits;  16 bits linear/channel

Transmission Baud Rate:  4,3218 Mb/sec

Digital Output Signal Format

Format :  Digital audio interface

Optical-ST

Peak Optical Power:   -16 dBm or greater

Acceptable Laser Wavelength:  875 nm

Optical-TOS

Peak Optical Power:  -12 dBm

Acceptable Laser Wavelength:  660 nm

Output Voltage:

Coaxial - RCA :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Coaxial - BNC :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Balance :  5,0 Vp-p/110 Ω

Digital Input Signal Format

Gen Lock Clock Input -ST

Acceptable laser Power:  -30 dBM or greater

Acceptable Laser Wavelength:  875 nm

Signal Format :  16,9344 MHz (384 fs,) Duty 50% clock

Pickup Type:  Reflex lens drive optical pickup

Reflex lens Drive Method:  Two-dimensional parallel driving

Light Source:  Semiconductor laser

Wavelength : 780 nm

General

Power Supply:  110 V - 240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  17 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  434 x 143 x 400 mm (17-3/32" x 5-40/64" x 15-3/4")

Weight:  16,7 kg (3l lbs 14 oz)

Year:  1993

Meridian 500

 Meridian introduce the 500 Compact Disc Transport that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design to provide clear, pure and natural sound

The 500 Compact Disc Transport incorporates a precision engineered CD turntable and drawer system, which provides all the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disc clamping normally associated with top loading players. It provides a precision digital output which is re-clocked and uses a very high power 75 ohms amplifier for superlow jitter. In order to improve the sound quality and disc playability Meridian has updated the design of the 500 to use a new three beam laser CD mechanism. This involves a new type of in-house software that, amongst its many features, adapts the player to the parameters of each CD.

 The software is combined with radical proprietary analogue processing system that “de jitters” the data coming from the disc before it is decoded. The 500 is our best transport, ideal for Meridian digital speakers or with the 565 Digital Surround Processor. Combined with our 566 DAC, it’s the finest CD playback system Meridian offers to get the sound of “being there”

 Meridian has eschewed the usual bought-in drive controller PCB in favour of its own circuitry.

Decoding of the signal lifted from CD is via Philips SAA7310, which handles error correction as well as demodulation and subcode processing, and optical control is provided by the TDA 8808/8909 servo electronics. From this a PCF2705 provides further digital processing from 12C to S/PDIF, before output to a high power 75 Ω amplifier feeding the co-axial output through a small toroidal transformer to improve the squareness of the signal into the interconnect.  A high speed optical EIAJ "Toslink" output is also provided.

Specifications

Clock accuracy:  ±20 ppm.

Display:  Eight character display for track, time, and index.

Outputs

Digital:  Co-axial, 500mV p-p.

Optical:  EIAJ.

AES/EBU:  XLR connector.

Communications:  Two 5 pin 240 DIN sockets

Consumption:  20 VA

Finish:  Black textured enamel and glass.

Dimensions (H x W x D):  88 x 321 x 332 mm (3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").

Weight:  6.4 kg (14 lbs).

Monrio Top Loader Type3

Vacuum Tube Compact Disc Player – Transport

The research and development staff at Monrio consists of long time audiophiles with a deep understanding of how recorded music should sound. Years of experience in the Hi-End Planet led to the creation of the Top Loader Type 3 CD Player, a world-class product built for eyes and ears

Solid and elegant, the Top Loader Type 3 CD Player combines aesthetics design with the latest and most advanced in digital technology . Combined with the best digital and a fully differential circuit topology with dual-triode vacuum gain and solid state regulation - located directly on the audio circuit board -, the Top Loader Type 3 is a remarkable performer. Power Supply stage, DAC stage and Output stage are isolated electronically and mechanically from the mechanism via a separate chassis

Specifications

OUTPUTS, ANALOG (Stereo): Balanced XLR 4.4V RMS; Single-Ended RCA 2.2V RMS

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 660 ohms BAL, 330 ohms SE.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 0.5-20,000Hz +0 -1dB.

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO : 105 dBA

DISTORTION: .01% 1kHz.

RESOLUTION: 2 x 24bit/192kHz Delta-Sigma DAC.

CHANNEL SEPARATION: 95 dB 1kHz.

OUTPUT DIGITAL: RCA coax SPDF 75-ohm 0.5V p-p

SIGNAL FORMAT: Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz.

TUBE COMPLEMETS: 2 X 12AU7

DRIVE MECHANISM: Philips CD-PRO2M (Top Load): Wow & Flutter: Immeasurable

1. Discs: Accepts 5” (12 cm.) and 3” (8 cm.) size. 

POWER REQUIREMENTS (Detachable power cord): 200-250VAC 50/60 Hz. – 100-135VAC 60Hz.

 CONSUMPTION: 60 watts Max.

DIMENSIONS: 438 mm W x 94 mm H x 380 mm D

WEIGHT: 10,5 Kg. Net, 15 Kg. Shipping 

McIntosh MCD 1000

Touch the open/close button to send the machined aluminum disc tray gliding out to receive your CD. The MCD1000 takes it from there. Extraction of all of the data on the disc without errors is what this transport is about. The machined aluminum top and side panels, combined with fiber optically lit 3D glass front panel not only add lasting beauty, but also provide a massive enclosure for the disc drive transport. Combined with a new floating table for the optics, the MCD1000 laser pick-up is incredibly well isolated from the outside world. Vibration never reaches the optical system, reducing errors. Reduced errors results in full retrieval of every detail of your music.

The MCD1000 CD Transport and its matching MDA1000 D/A Converter represent the introduction of a new and elite product category from McIntosh. The philosophy behind this enhanced level of McIntosh products is nothing but the best…to deliver the absolute highest possible performance without design constraints. Available only through McIntosh Authorized Premier dealers, the MCD1000 and the MDA1000 are merely the beginning of this exclusive line.

Three Types of Digital Outputs:

Coaxial Output on RCA Jack

Optical Output Jack

Balanced Digital AES/EBU

110 ohm XLR Output

2-Way Repeat Function

16-Selection Random Programming

Data In/Out Jacks

3D Front Panel Design

Fiber Optic Lighting

Remote Control

POWER SUPPLY

Multiple layers of regulation provide clean power to all critical circuits. The R-Core power transformer has the lowest noise field of any available.

TRANSPORT ISOLATION

High power systems with high power woofer systems place greater demands on the CD transport. The MCD1000 is designed to work under these conditions without producing tracking error that must be corrected later down the data stream.

MACHINED TOP AND SIDE PANELS

The top and sides of the MCD1000 are machined from thick aluminum panels with a smooth black anodized finish. In the recessed area of the top panel is a glass panel screened with a block diagram of the MCD1000’s circuitry.

FRONT PANEL DESIGN

3D front panel glass design is illuminated with long-life, cool-running fiber optics that make operation in low light easier. Silk screening on the inside of the glass front panel prevents wear of the nomenclature, ensuring lasting beauty and highest resale value

…a McIntosh hallmark

Specifications

DIGITAL AUDIO FORMAT: IEC958, S/PDIF

DIGITAL OUTPUTS:

Optical: -15 ~ -20 dBm

Coaxial: 0.5V p-p at 75 Ω

XRL: 5V p-p at 110 Ω (AES/EBU)

TRANSPORT:

Pickup: Optical 3-beam laser

Objective Lens Drive System: 2-dimensional parallel

Laser Type: GaAIAs Semiconductor

Laser Beam Wavelength: 780 nm

DIGITAL SIGNAL FORMAT:

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

Quantization Bit: 16-bit linear/channel

Modulation Code: Eight to fourteen modulation

Error correction: Cross Interleave Reed Solomon

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100 - 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, 20W

DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 445 x 152 x 41 mm(17½" x 6"x 16⅛")(including knobs and feet)

WEIGHT: 12.5kg (27-1/2 lbs.) net