Quad Elite CDS CD Player

Quad has announced the new Elite CDS CD Player, which replaces Quad's 99 Series CD Player.

The Elite CDS enjoys significant revisions throughout, including a new transport mechanism and servo system. Audio data is regulated by a high-performance master clock to minimise jitter (digital distortion), then fed to a top-end Crystal 24-bit/192kHz DAC, which replaces the older 24-bit/96kHz chip used by the player's predecessor. The highest quality electronic components are specified throughout, with multi-layer circuit boards and Quad's advanced, proprietary filtering and control software.

Features

• D/A Converter: Crystal CS4398
• DAC type: Hybrid multi-bit delta-sigma
• Mechanism: Sony KM-313AAM
• Sampling Frequency: 96kHz
• Upsampling: x2
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+0dB / -0.7dB)
• Maximum resolution: 24-bit
• Oversampling: x8
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0013% at 1kzHz
• Dynamic Range: >100dB 'A' wtd. 16 bits
• Outputs: RCA (analogue); optical (digital)
• Quad system connection: Quad Link
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 321 x 80 x 310mm

The Quad Elite CDS CD Player will be available from September for £799.95.