Audio Research CD6 SE. CD Player & DAC.

An updated version of the CD6, the CD6 SE is an effective combination of a very high-performance CD player and DAC, designed for those who wish to take the possibilities of the most popular digital audio formats to their ultimate consequences. It includes four digital inputs capable of handling 24-bit / 192 kHz signals, while the transport mechanics remain what Audio Research believes is the best-in-class component on the world market: the Philips Pro2. Regarding its internal architecture, the CD6 benefits from some of the most notable developments incorporated into the Reference CD9, such as the use of four 24-bit D / A converters operating in mono with two master sync clocks. (one for the base frequency of 44.1 kHz and one for the base frequency of 48 kHz), in order to obtain the highest possible performance. In addition, sample rate conversion is available for all inputs and two digital filtering options, while the analog output section uses FET transistor-based DC coupled circuitry, combined with a multi-regulated power supply. Finally, let us highlight that the CD6 SE is completed with two digital outputs, one AES / EBU and one coaxial S / PDIF with BNC connector.

Technical characteristics:

• Reference CD player with built-in DAC functionality.

• Very high precision Philips Pro2 transport mechanism.

• DAC section with 4 D / A converters in monophonic mode.

• Two very high precision timing clocks.

• 176.4 kHz / 192 kHz resampling of incoming digital signals.

• Frequency response of 3-96,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.

• Signal-to-noise ratio of 110 dB.

• 111 dB dynamic range.

• Gain of 15.5 dB in balanced mode and 8.3 dB in unbalanced mode.

• Jitter level less than -10 ps.

• 2 possible options for the digital filter.

• Analog output section based on FET transistors with DC coupling.

• USB 2.0HS, S / PDIF, AES / EBU and EIAJ-TosLink optical digital inputs.

• AES / EBU and S / PDIF digital outputs (with BNC connector).

• Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs.

• Dimensions: 480x134x311 mm (W x H x D).

• Weight: 11'8 kg