The Vincent Audio CD-S1.2 hybrid CD player is equipped with a Philips transport mechanism with a classic front tray (plays CDs and HDCDs) and a USB port, through which the player can serve as an external DAC for a computer – the new product has a Burr-Brown PCM1796 circuit (24 bit/192 kHz). The output decoupling of the built-in preamplifier (this is what makes the player a hybrid) is made using two 6N16 tubes. At the same time, the new product is made entirely according to a balanced design.
The player's harmonic distortion is 0.003%, dynamic range is 100 dB, channel separation is 90 dB, frequency range is 10 to 20,000 Hz (+/- 0.5 dB), output voltage is 2 V. The power supply is built-in, it uses a toroidal transformer . In addition to USB, the player has coaxial and optical digital inputs, and the outputs are analog balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA, coaxial digital and a headphone output. All connectors are gold plated.
There is an adjustment of the output signal level. The device can be integrated into a smart home system using RS 232 trigger input and output. The delivery set includes a control panel. The new product is presented in two colors: black and silver.
Characteristics Vincent CD-S1.2
Frequency range, Hz-kHz 20 – 20
S/N ratio, dB 94
Harmonic distortion, % 0.005
Output voltage 2.5 V
Dynamic range, dB 100
Channel separation, dB 90
Chip model Burr Brown
Audio DAC PCM 1796 24-bit / 192 kHz
HDCD Decoders
Playable CDs, CD-R/W
Tube package 2 x 6N16
Remote control Yes
Inputs: Coaxial 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), Optical 1 x Toslink, USB 1 x USB type B , Other 1 x 3.5mm IR
Outputs: Coaxial 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), Analog Audio 2 x RCA, 1 x XLR, Headphone 1 x 6.3mm, Other 1 x 3.5mm IR
Power Consumption, W 35
Supply voltage, V 230 V / 50 Hz
Dimensions, mm 430 x 106 x 342
Weight, kg 8.5
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