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Model S503 "spiral" ― Smart CD Player (DAC included) / CD Transport Grand Sum! While inheriting the sound quality of the model S303A "notebook", also non-oversampling D/A converter and the power supply unit is built in a compact size, and finished as an integrated CD player. The technology of the low noise thorough investigation, was to further improve the fine expressive power. So that it can be also utilized as a high-end CD transport, two digital coaxial outputs (S/PDIF) for complete dual monaural system. What more does not make for a while.

Features ► Smart Size - Easy wiring from rear panel. ► Built-in DAC - Non-oversampling is still a good freshness! ► Japanese Taste - The texture of Japan. ► Large Front Panel - Easy to operate. ► Two digital coaxial outputs - Complete dual monaural configurations are possible. ► All stainless steel - Good quality music dwells in a sturdy structure. ► Built-in DAC - Non-oversampling is still a good freshness!

Specifications ► Power Supply: Worldwide, depend on market (IEC 3 pin AC inlet), AC110~120V, AC220~240V (factory assembled) ► Mechanism: Top loading mechanism ► Disc Format: CD-DA, CD-DA format CD-R/CD-RW, CD layer of SA-CD (SA-CD, HD-CD is not supported) ► DAC: Philips TDA1543 16 bit non-oversampling DAC ► Re-clock: Fully discrete analog oscillator (ultra-low jitter, ultra-low 1/f phase noise) ► Crystal: Professional grade quartz crystal (frequency drift is less than 5..7ppm) ► I/V conversion: Fully discrete BJT current mirror amplifier ► S/N ratio: 96dB (typ) ► Analog Output: Analog RCA pin jack (unbalanced) max 2.1Vrms (0dB), L/R stereo x1 ► Digital Output: S/PDIF (coaxial) x2 (isolated), 75Ω, 0.5Vpp ► Operations: Front panel toggle switches, remote controller ► Playbacks: stop, play/pause, previous/next, fast reverse/forward playback (x10), timecode (elapsed/remain, track/disc), repeat (track/disc) ► Size: W300×H56×D200mm - Just A4/Letter size ► Weight: 2.5kg (without power cable) ► Accessories: power cable for IEC 3 pin AC inlet, remote controller, userʹs manual

Retail Price ► CD player type (include built-in DAC) ~ Also can use both coaxial outputs. ► $1750

Color variations of handmade Japanese paper From left to right: gold, sky-blue, purple, cream Please choose your favorite color for top panel when you purchase order of this product.

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