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One of the most highly regarded running gear manufacturers. Used with great frequency today in reviews or demonstrations. It plays very spacious and big, and is extremely stable. String-driven. Yes, drives have a huge impact on playback, no matter how good the dac is, without a good drive, the player does not sound. The player with dac has a dac input! So top for your streamer or TV.
Retail price: 4200.00
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From the importer. Loaned for a few weeks to a customer who had to wait for another one. Nice benefit!

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General description
The C.E.C. CD5 is a versatile CD player that doubles as a DAC. With a string-driven drive, it ensures stable and accurate playback of your CD collection. Via the USB input you can easily play high-resolution audio files. The CD5 is equipped with an ESS Hyperstream DAC chip, resulting in a detailed and dynamic sound reproduction. With both RCA and XLR analog outputs, you effortlessly connect it to various amplifiers and speaker systems. It also features a headphone output on the front, so you can enjoy your music privately as well. The top-loading design with a smoked-glass sliding lid gives the player a stylish look. Operation is intuitive, with a large central display and symmetrically placed buttons for on/off, input selection and volume. The CD5 offers a combination of functionality and sound quality for the music lover.
Background information
The C.E.C. CD5 is designed with CEC’s philosophy of traditional belt-drive transport focused on minimum vibration and maximum stability. The CD5 combines belt-driven CD transport with an integrated DAC (PCM1796). High-quality components such as a low-resonance aluminum housing, internally discrete circuitry and separate power supplies for digital and analog guarantee pure signal transmission. Developed in Japan by the experienced CEC team.
Brand history
C.E.C. (Chuo Denki Co., Ltd.) was founded in 1954 in Tokyo, Japan. The company began producing phonographs, followed by the development of electric record players. In 1991, C.E.C. introduced its first belt-drive CD player, the TL1. This player used a drive system that combined elements of conventional analog turntables with digital CD technology. The manufacturer also developed its own digital interface, the Superlink digital link. C.E.C. produces devices in-house, including CD drives, DA converters and amplifiers. Production and assembly take place in Japan, with parts manufactured in-house or specifically selected. The company uses a modular design approach in which components are interchangeable within certain product lines.

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How can the digital filter setting be changed?
On the front is a button to switch between the “FLAT” and “PULSE” digital filters, which is also possible via remote control.
What digital inputs are available?
The CD5 features coaxial, optical (TOSLINK) and USB inputs for connecting external digital sources.
Does the CD5 support DSD files?
Yes, the USB input allows playback of DSD files up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz).
How is a CD inserted correctly?
Place the CD label side up on the CD turntable and use the supplied CD stabilizer to hold the disc in place.
What analog outputs are available?
The CD5 provides both unbalanced RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs for analog connections.
Is there a headphone jack available?
Yes, the CD5 is equipped with a headphone jack on the front, including volume control.
How is the display brightness adjusted?
The brightness of the display can be adjusted in three levels with the DIMMER button on the remote control.
What DAC chip is used in the CD5?
The CD5 uses the ESS Hyperstream DAC chip ES9018K2M for digital-to-analog conversion.
How is the CD stabilizer used correctly?
Place the CD stabilizer carefully and vertically on the CD to ensure stable playback and prevent damage to the player.
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We are an official dealer and can provide all other products and designs. We can often bring stuff from many other manufacturers to the shop as well. Feel free to ask! We trade in new and used.

Dealership

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Shut up (phone). Don’t bother anyone, also sometimes nice. Plug in your headphones and cut yourself off from the often far too busy world.

Headphone amplifier

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Equipped with balanced capabilities (XLR).

XLR

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USB ports can transport up to the highest possible bit rate. Although sometimes they are only for connecting an external drive.

USB

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Optical input, interference-free and therefore proven to be the better option with some dacs, although they are often limiting in bitrate (yet there are dacs that let in up to 24 bit/192 kHz). The cable used is hugely important we can report, we’d be happy to let you assess these differences.

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SPDIF is the abbreviation for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. (Nice that we, as a small country, have had influence there!) It is a standard for the transmission of a digital signal between, for example, a streamer or CD drive to dac. The cable used makes quite a difference in playback. A standard cable shows mostly a messy and abundant low, and the middle and high sludge into a mess. There are many who dispute this. Be skeptical, but there has to be a time for evaluation.

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Ability to play DSD (Direct Stream Digital). Is not easy to find much true DSD, but once found …. enjoyment blown.

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We always get happy here with an overhead loader! It’s just a little more intimate again, like putting a record on the turntable. But the top loader also has a function, it should be more stable and quiet…. and that’s exactly what you want to achieve. Only we as the end user cannot possibly determine whether the exact same type with a drawer, would sound less good, simply because such a version was not produced.

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The digital output allows you to bypass the player’s dac and connect the running gear to another dac. If you choose the player for this purpose only, consider a separate drive as well. Questions about this are always welcome!

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Description Freakuence! | C.E.C. CD5

One of the most highly regarded running gear manufacturers. Used with great frequency today in reviews or demonstrations. It plays very spacious and big, and is extremely stable. String-driven. Yes, drives have a huge impact on playback, no matter how good the dac is, without a good drive, the player does not sound. The player with dac has a dac input! So top for your streamer or TV.
Retail price: 4200.00

Details | C.E.C. CD5

From the importer. Loaned for a few weeks to a customer who had to wait for another one. Nice benefit!

The price includes VAT. Entrepreneurs, take advantage of it.

General description | C.E.C. CD5

The C.E.C. CD5 is a versatile CD player that doubles as a DAC. With a string-driven drive, it ensures stable and accurate playback of your CD collection. Via the USB input you can easily play high-resolution audio files. The CD5 is equipped with an ESS Hyperstream DAC chip, resulting in a detailed and dynamic sound reproduction. With both RCA and XLR analog outputs, you effortlessly connect it to various amplifiers and speaker systems. It also features a headphone output on the front, so you can enjoy your music privately as well. The top-loading design with a smoked-glass sliding lid gives the player a stylish look. Operation is intuitive, with a large central display and symmetrically placed buttons for on/off, input selection and volume. The CD5 offers a combination of functionality and sound quality for the music lover.

Background information | C.E.C. CD5

The C.E.C. CD5 is designed with CEC's philosophy of traditional belt-drive transport focused on minimum vibration and maximum stability. The CD5 combines belt-driven CD transport with an integrated DAC (PCM1796). High-quality components such as a low-resonance aluminum housing, internally discrete circuitry and separate power supplies for digital and analog guarantee pure signal transmission. Developed in Japan by the experienced CEC team.

Brand history | C.E.C. CD5

C.E.C. (Chuo Denki Co., Ltd.) was founded in 1954 in Tokyo, Japan. The company began producing phonographs, followed by the development of electric record players. In 1991, C.E.C. introduced its first belt-drive CD player, the TL1. This player used a drive system that combined elements of conventional analog turntables with digital CD technology. The manufacturer also developed its own digital interface, the Superlink digital link. C.E.C. produces devices in-house, including CD drives, DA converters and amplifiers. Production and assembly take place in Japan, with parts manufactured in-house or specifically selected. The company uses a modular design approach in which components are interchangeable within certain product lines.

Questions & Answers | C.E.C. CD5

How can the digital filter setting be changed?

On the front is a button to switch between the "FLAT" and "PULSE" digital filters, which is also possible via remote control.

What digital inputs are available?

The CD5 features coaxial, optical (TOSLINK) and USB inputs for connecting external digital sources.

Does the CD5 support DSD files?

Yes, the USB input allows playback of DSD files up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz).

How is a CD inserted correctly?

Place the CD label side up on the CD turntable and use the supplied CD stabilizer to hold the disc in place.

What analog outputs are available?

The CD5 provides both unbalanced RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs for analog connections.

Is there a headphone jack available?

Yes, the CD5 is equipped with a headphone jack on the front, including volume control.

How is the display brightness adjusted?

The brightness of the display can be adjusted in three levels with the DIMMER button on the remote control.

What DAC chip is used in the CD5?

The CD5 uses the ESS Hyperstream DAC chip ES9018K2M for digital-to-analog conversion.

How is the CD stabilizer used correctly?

Place the CD stabilizer carefully and vertically on the CD to ensure stable playback and prevent damage to the player.

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We are an official dealer and can provide all other products and designs. We can often bring stuff from many other manufacturers to the shop as well. Feel free to ask! We trade in new and used.
Dealership
i
Shut up (phone). Don't bother anyone, also sometimes nice. Plug in your headphones and cut yourself off from the often far too busy world.
Headphone amplifier
i
Equipped with balanced capabilities (XLR).
XLR
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USB ports can transport up to the highest possible bit rate. Although sometimes they are only for connecting an external drive.
USB
i
Optical input, interference-free and therefore proven to be the better option with some dacs, although they are often limiting in bitrate (yet there are dacs that let in up to 24 bit/192 kHz). The cable used is hugely important we can report, we'd be happy to let you assess these differences.
Optical
i
SPDIF is the abbreviation for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. (Nice that we, as a small country, have had influence there!) It is a standard for the transmission of a digital signal between, for example, a streamer or CD drive to dac. The cable used makes quite a difference in playback. A standard cable shows mostly a messy and abundant low, and the middle and high sludge into a mess. There are many who dispute this. Be skeptical, but there has to be a time for evaluation.
SPDIF
i
Ability to play DSD (Direct Stream Digital). Is not easy to find much true DSD, but once found .... enjoyment blown.
DSD
i
We always get happy here with an overhead loader! It's just a little more intimate again, like putting a record on the turntable. But the top loader also has a function, it should be more stable and quiet.... and that's exactly what you want to achieve. Only we as the end user cannot possibly determine whether the exact same type with a drawer, would sound less good, simply because such a version was not produced.
Top Loader
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The digital output allows you to bypass the player's dac and connect the running gear to another dac. If you choose the player for this purpose only, consider a separate drive as well. Questions about this are always welcome!
Dac-out CD player

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De Compact Disc (CD) kwam zoals de meeste uitvindingen niet uit de lucht vallen. Na de uitvinding van de laser in 1958 werd in 1961 het eerste octrooi voor optisch leesbare schijven ingediend. In 1972 werden de eerste digitale videoplaten geïntroduceerd. Na een flop van Philips kwam de fabrikant in 1979 samen met Sony met de eerste cd, wat erop stond weten wij niet maar in 1982 kwam de eerste cd voor de markt uit, het was het album Visitors van ABBA. In dit jaar kwam de eerste speler beschikbaar en zo begon de verdrijving van de lp uit de markt. Velen hebben hun lp’s letterlijk bij het vuil gezet… sommige bezoekers zien wij nog steeds balen als ze dit vertellen. Heb je cd’s, geniet er vooral nog eens van, ze hebben immers geen oneindige levensduur.

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The Compact Disc (CD), like most inventions, did not appear out of thin air. After the invention of the laser in 1958, the first patent for optically readable disks was filed in 1961. The first digital video records were introduced in 1972. After a flop by Philips, the manufacturer, together with Sony, released the first CD in 1979. We do not know what it contained, but in 1982 the first CD was released for the market, it was the album Visitors by ABBA. In this year the first player became available and so began the elimination of the LP from the market. Many have literally thrown their LPs in the trash… we still see some visitors being disappointed when they tell us this. Velen hebben hun lp’s letterlijk bij het vuil gezet… sommige bezoekers zien wij nog steeds balen als ze dit vertellen.