Features:
- Linear technology applied in DAC stage, sampling frequency selected manually from 44.1kH to 88.2kH by remote.
- 4 pieces Philips TDA1543 chip working in parallel for lower output essential impedance and higher DAC precision.
- Heavier chassis, LED display, better power supply and components bring more detailed care to the sound.
- No smearing effect caused by digital filter, superb transient response without any over-shooting in sound.
Linear technology (applied to CDplayer):
-Non-oversampling, no digital filter
-J-FET/Transisters filter, no op-amp at all
-Passive I/V conversion In progression
-Short pass length, less number of parts
Specifications:
DAC resolution 16bit TDA1543X4
0dBFS signal output 2.35V RMS
Output Terminals Gold plated RCA unbalanced
Frequency response Less than +/- 0.5 dB deviation 20Hz-20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100dB
Crosstalk Less than -100dB
Distortion (RCA) Less than 0.12 %
Remote Control Philips RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation frequency
Dimensions / Weight : 11cm x 45cm x 40cm (HxWxD) / 18kg
Summary: This Opera Audio Orfeo CD player sound very like a high end player. The price is only $3000 and the sound is more like a x10 priced super high end unit. The cosmetic design and build quality is also very near a luxury high end unit such as Mark Levinson or Classe. The electrical design is based on the cheaper Opera Audio CD 120 Linear with a phenomenal sound quality and many top rating reviews, but Orfeo is improved design, components and build quality. The Orfeo sound so right and naturally and all instruments in the orchestra have the naturally sound and character. The superb transient response without any over-shooting in sound is a reality you immediately will expire first time you listen, and after "burn-in" its still sound more open and clear.
You can choose 44.1 or 88.2MHz sampling but the difference in sound is not very big.
I use this unit in a large high-end system with Hovland HP-200 pre, Jeff Rowland 301 power and Sonus Faber speakers.
Not compared it directly, I borrowed a CD 120 Linear first and compared it to my Eastern Electric MiniMax CD, I desired to not by it then. My opinion was that my MiniMax sound a bit better in bass. Now My opinion is that the Orfeo sound a bit better than MiniMax in highs. I feel that it was a sign of lack in bass on the 120L compared to MiniMax. In Orfeo the bass is also perfect. The midrange are perfect, and I have never heard better cymbals than with Orfeo. I can remember that this also was a very good on the CD120L.
Hi,
It sound like you like the consonance, I have the linear. How much burn in did you give it to sound its best? What interconnecst and speaker leads you use?
Well, I have only used it for 2 weeks now and It sound already better, perhaps burn in time is the time we have to be agree with the real sound in our heads?? My opinion is that the sound from this Orfeo was good from first our. Burn in time is more a real factor with electromechanical devices such as speakers, Phono Cartridges and valves in tube-amps. Interconnect used is Silver Sonic special hook up cable bought from a dealer in Norway, you don't fint this in Silver Sonic's home page. Speaker cable is Van Den Hul Magnum.
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