OUTPUTS, ANALOG (Stereo)
1. Balanced XLR 5.4V RMS (+14.6dBv) max.
2. Single-Ended RCA 2.7V RMS (+8.6dBv) max.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
(Analog) 400 ohms BAL, 200 ohms SE.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
0.5-20,000Hz ą +0 -.1dB.
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
96dBA
DISTORTION
-.025% 1kHz
RESOLUTION
24 BIT DELTA-SIGMA DAC.
CHANNEL SEPARATION
92dB 1kHz.
OUTPUTS, DIGITAL (to external Digital-to-Analog Converter)
1. XLR Balanced AES/EBU 110-ohm 4V P-P.
2. BNC coax SPDIF 75-ohm 0.7V P-P.
SIGNAL FORMAT (disc)
#Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz.
# 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).
DRIVE MECHANISM
# Wow & Flutter: Unmeasureable (Quartz stability).
# Discs: Accepts 5" (12cm) and 3" (8cm) sizes.
OPTICAL PICKUP
# Type: 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.
JITTER REDUCTION
High-stabillity crystal-controlled re-clocking for all outputs.
DISPLAY
Six-digit vacuum fluorescent, with optical filter.
POWER REQUIREMENTS (detachable power cord):
100-135VAC 60Hz (200-270VAC 50/60Hz), 40 watts maximum. (26 watts standby)
COMPLIANCE
RF Interference complies with FCC and CE MARK.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS
# STANDBY - operate/standby mode
# PAUSE program
# STOP disc
# PLAY disc
# PREV selection
# NEXT selection
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
(Standard RC5 code, 30ft max distance)
# 0-9 digit entry keys
# SCAN 10 seconds each track
# PAUSE program
# REP track/disc
# STOP program
# PLAY disc
# SHUF random sequence play
# STBY operate/standby mode
# PROG enters selction
# TIME elapsed, remaining track; remaining disk
# A/B repeats segment
# Previous track
# Next track
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.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
CD Player SE-O, Bal-O
The CD3 has been a remarkable success since its introduction two years ago, clearly demonstrating how much musical information is buried in compact discs. In the face of emerging formats, the CD3 has proved that the billions of redbook discs in circulation remain vital in high resolution music systems. So why change such a good thing? Because the MKII retains the inherent musicality of the original while delivering even higher resolution and lower distortion, along with a new, more elegant remote control.Functionally, the CD3 MKII remains unchanged. The new remote control is a little wider than our preamplifier remotes while offering the same soft textured finish, silver underlay, and ease of use. Sonically the MKII simply refines the wonderful presentation of the CD3. What will you notice? Higher resolution with reduced distortion, a lower noise floor, and increased micro and macrodynamics. The translation? Lyrics have greater intelligibility. Instruments are better focused in a more spacious and airy soundstage. When things get loud everything hangs together, without glare or harshness, because distortions that crept in previously are now absent. Music simply breathes more freely and with greater authority. How did we do it? The advancements were made through the careful application of proprietary electrical, mechanical and optical modifications and treatments. In total there are 45 parts changes and additions.The MKII update will be available to original units as a factory upgrade. The update is very labor intensive, requiring complete disassembly, which makes it impossible to perform in the field. Please contact Absolute Sounds Customer Service to schedule an update.
