Center-Mounted
Mechanism
The CD drive
mechanism is mounted in the front center of the unit, providing ideal chassis
balance and stability. In the CD-3, the large power supply transformer is
positioned in the rear center, and the digital and analog blocks are on
opposite sides, preventing any interference from degrading sonic purity.
High-Precision
1-Bit Bitstream D/A Conversion
Bitstream
Conversion is the latest advance in 1-bit D/A conversion technology. It
converts the original 16-bit music data to a high-speed 1-bit data stream,
which is then converted into analog signals by the high-performance 1-bit DAC.
This 1-bit processing eliminates the main source of non-linearity and
distortion, resulting in exceptionally transparent music reproduction,
especially of delicate, low-level signals.
The CD-3
also employ a 20-bit 8-times oversampling digital filter. This sophisticated filter stage eliminates left
and right channel interference and even-order high harmonics while maximizing
signal-to-noise ratio for incredibly clear sound reproduction.
CN Servo
Servo
feedback is a possible cause of signal noise, which is why these players are
designed to require a minimum of servo correction. To protect against any
residual interference, they are equipped with Teac's exclusive CN (clean Noise)
servo system. It uses a low-pass filter to eliminate potentially de-stabilizing
elements from the servo signal, and also helps minimize vibrations in the
optical assembly.
Track Focus
Holding System (T.F.H.S.)
Teac's
unique T.F.H.S. prevents tracking slips and increases stability. Even if the
disc surface is scratched or dirty, T.F.H.S. will read tracking and focus error
signals accurately while the pickup holds those signals directly in front of
the dirty or defective area. As soon as it is passed, the laser continues
reading the same track. The result is fewer errors for more accurate music
reproduction.
Other
Important CD-3 Features
Multi-function
reomte control unit.
High-speed
search keys.
20-selection
random and delete programming.
4-way repeat
function (One/All/Program/A-B Block)
Index
search.
Auto space.
Program
pause.
Numerical
display (Total/Playing/Program/Index).
Time display
(Each/Total Remaining/Each Remaining)
RCA Coaxial
Digital and analog outputs
Specifications
Channels: two
D/A
Conventer [Type/Number]: Bitstream
Conversion / 4
Digital
Filter [Type/Oversampling]: 20-bit / 8x
Analog
Filter [Type/Order]: Butterworth / 3rd
Frequency
Response: 1 Hz - 20 kHz (±0,5 dB)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio: 104 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic
Range: 97 dB (1 kHz)
Harmonic
Distortion: 0,0022% (1 kHz)
Wow and
Flutter: Unmeasurable (Quartz accuracy)
Channel
Separation: 102 dB (1 kHz)
Analog
Output: 1,7 Vrms
Digital
Output: 0,5 Vp-p / 75 ohms
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 447 x 124 x 276 mm
Weight: 3,8 kg net