Audio that exceeds 0 dBFS (decibels relative to full scale) will sound very compressed because the headroom is nonexistent. Sadly, this harsh sound is often related to digitally stored music, as compared to the sound of vinyl. In the CD-2 we reduce the gain with 3 dB; thus, you will enjoy the full dynamic range and a more distortion-free sound.
The D/A converter section is used to drive a high-quality, single ended, and balanced output stage. The D/A converter is built around the Wolfson WM8740 chip. This, in combination with our balanced design and very fine audiophile op-amps, results in outstanding sonic qualities.
Resampling the output of the CD drive to a low-noise clock suppresses the level of jitter artifacts in the output signal to an absolute minimum. Our state-of-the-art sample rate converters, using special low-noise design techniques, enable the CD-2 to upsample the digital output of the audio drive to a selectable output rate. A major advantage of this is that you can adjust the output for the optimum operating point of a D/A converter.
***** The digital output can deliver 24-bit resolution at a sample rate up to 192 kHz. The analog output section is upsampled in a parallel process to 96 kHz ****
Outputs:
1 x Coaxial Digital (galvanic isolated), 1 x Optical Digital, 1 x Analog Single Ended RCA, 1 x Analog Balanced XLR
Frequency Response:
20 – 20k Hz, +/- 0.02dB
THD + N:
0.0018%
Sample Rates:
44.1kHz,16 bit, 48/96/192kHz,24 bit
Dimensions HxWxD:
5.8 x 45.0 x 37.5 cm*, 2.3 x 17.7 x 14.8 in*, *incl front knob and connectors
Finish:
Anodized aluminum, matte black
Weight:
6.1 kg, 13.5 lb
