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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. <\/span><\/div>\n
Retail price: 4,200.00<\/span><\/div>\n
General description<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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. <\/span><\/div>\n
Background information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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. <\/span><\/div>\n
Brand history<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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