Audio Note CD 5.1x/II CD Player

The ultimate one box CD player from Audio Note. The substantial chassis is jam packed with many of the goodies normally seen in their upper level stand alone DACs. The top loading mechanism is a Philips Pro2LF which Audio Note have modified to increase its already impressive performance. The chassis is jammed with transformers, both for the power supply as well as in the digital and analogue stage - there’s a digital transformer, a pair of IV transformers and two substantial copper wound Shib transformers (offering both RCA and Balanced XLR outputs). The output stage features 5814a and 5687 valves which are fed from a valve rectified and regulated power supply (6X5 and ECL82). As you’d expect, the player uses selected high grade parts including tantalum resistors and Audio Notes own electrolytic and oil capacitors.

If you are looking for the ultimate one box CD player then you really should consider the CD5.1x!

Technical Specifications:

Optical Pick-Up: 3 beam laser
Semi-Conductor Laser: 780nm
Output Impedance: approx. 5 Ohm, balanced and single-ended
Reference Output: 1.2V RMS single-ended / 2.4V RMS balanced
Channel Balance: Less than 0.2dB
Unit Weight: 16.8 kg
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD): 142mm x 445mm x 428mm
Mains Input: AC 100-120V/220-240V  50/60Hz
Max. Power Consumption: 48W