Audio Research CD3 Mk.II

 

SOLD $6,000.00

AUG 2009

 

  • Silver/Black Face Plate

  • 2004 - R.R.P. US$5,995.00

  • Original Box/Manuals

  • Mint Condition

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SoundStage Review

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Specifications:
 

Frequency response 0.5-20,000Hz ± +0 -.1dB
Distortion -.025% 1kHz
S/N ratio 96 dBA
Phase linearity  
Channel separation 92dB 1kHz
Resolution 24 BIT DELTA-SIGMA DAC (Crystal Semiconductor 24/192 DAC)
Output impedance (Analog) 400 ohms BAL, 200 ohms SE
Analog outputs Balanced XLR 5.4V RMS (+14.6dBv) max
  Single-Ended RCA 2.7V RMS (+8.6dBv) max
Digital outputs XLR Balanced AES/EBU 110-ohm 4V P-P
  BNC coax SPDIF 75-ohm 0.7V P-P
Drive mechanism Philips CDM Pro2 cast metal transport mechanism.
  Optical pickup: 3-beam LDGU (Laser Diode & Grating Unit), with holographic diffraction light pen
  Laser: GaAIAs semiconductor, 780nm, 0.5mW maximum output
  Servo: Digitally-controlled low-inertia linear positioning actuator
  Wow & flutter: Unmeasureable (Quartz stability)
  Jitter reduction: High-stabillity crystal-controlled re-clocking for all outputs
  Discs: Accepts 5" (12cm) and 3" (8cm) sizes
  Display: Six-digit vacuum fluorescent, with optical filter
Power requirements 100-135VAC 60Hz (200-270VAC 50/60Hz), 40 watts maximum. (26 watts standby)
Other Detachable power cord
Quantization Bit: 16bit linear per channel.
Channel bit rate: 4.3218Mb/sec
Channel modulation code: EFM (8 -14 modulation)
Error correction: CIRC (cross interleave Reed Solomon Code)
Compliance: RF Interference complies with FCC and CE MARK
It is better to leave it plugged into a live outlet at all times for best sonics. After plugging it into a live outlet, the CD3 (like the CD2) will mute its output for approximately 45 seconds as the unit stabilizes.
The power cord is a grounded three pin 14 gauge cord with detachable IEC connector.
Proprietary, self centering magnetic clamp.
Dimensions 19" (48 cm) W x 5.25" (13.4 cm) H x 12.25" (31.1 cm) D. Handles extend 1.50" (3.8 cm) forward of the front panel. Rear connectors extend .75" (1.9 cm)
Weight 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) Net; 35 lbs. (15.9 kg) Shipping.