Description: - Wolfson WM8740 24bit 192kHz Stereo multi-bit sigma delta DAC for superb linearity and low distortion
- DC coupled output with servo control for deep and controlled bass response
- 4th order Bessel output filter delivers detailed and smooth treble
- Dual Layer PCB allows improved grounding and shorter signal paths
- Custom Installation friendly design with rear panel IR control input, 12v trigger input and discrete IR commands for standby program, repeat, display etc.
- Two pairs of gold plated RCA (phono) audio outputs
- Audiophile grade decoupling capacitors (Nichicon Fine Gold)
- Low dissipation factor polypropylene capacitors in the output filters (WIMA)
- Toroidial power transformer with indepenently regulated analogue and digital power supplies
- Coaxial SPDIF and Toslink optical digital outputs
- CD Text support
- Compatible with CD-R and CD-RW discs
- Rear panel switch control for 230v / 115v operation
- Remote control included
REVIEWS
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Strengths: Musical and easy going on the ear without loosing dynamics and verve
[Update 14/10/07] A warm and cosy sound with a musical, toe-tapping sound. Pretty good dynamics for the price. Responds well to cable upgrades
Weaknesses: Needs an upgraded mains lead to give its best
[Update 14/10/07] Having auditioned classier players since purchase the sound is slightly lacking in detail and the bass lacking definition.
Overall: Highly recommended before you pay out serious money, but do try a mains lead upgrade - it puts in the same league as a player twice the price!
Strengths: Clean sounding, lots of detail. Would probably suit somebody who listens mostly to classical music.
Weaknesses: Seemed to roll off at low frequencies. A little too reserved. Lacked power and punch, especially in lower registers compared with my (first generation, antique) Philips CD100 player
Overall: Pretty good, but I returned it and swopped up to a Marantz SA8400
Strengths: It's like listening to your favourite tracks for the first time all over again. New things to discover, previously hidden but now revealed in all their glory
Weaknesses: None so far
Overall: Just buy one and feel the goosebumps appear as you listening to your favourite tracks. Superb player and upgradable to higher models by dealer fitted kits. Makes you wonder how much better the higher models can be because this is wonderful
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
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