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 A2
  • Lower distortion
  • Optical and coaxial digital outputs
  • Random play function
  • Greatly improved sound quality
 
 A3.2
  • 24 Bit resolution
  • True up-sampling to 96kHz
  • Same DAC, transport mechanism
  • Filter assembly and control electronics
  • Extremely low jitter
 
 A3.5
  • Highly sophisticated power supply
  • Outstanding technical performance
  • Frequency response: 10Hz to 20kHz +0 / -0.2dB
  • Digital outputs 1 optical
 
 A308CR
  • Upsampling 96kHz
  • Frequency response 10Hz to 20kHz +0 / -0.2dB
  • Signal / noise ratio > 115dB 'A' weighted
  • Total harmonic distortion < 0.003% 10Hz to 20kHz
  • Total correlated jitter < 150 pS
  • Channel separation > 100dB 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Linearity < 0.2dB down to -100dB
 
 A3CD Player
24 bit CD player
 
 A5
  • Frequency response: 10Hz to 20kHz +0 / -0.2dB
  • Signal / noise ratio: > 113dB
  • Channel separation: > 105dB 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Digital outputs: 1 optical
 
 kW SACD Player
  • Dual differential DAC.--Outstanding technical performance.

  • Extremely accurate linearity down to very low levels (typically -100dB).
  • Lets you hear right into the far distant corners of the recording.

  • Foremost non existent distortion.
  • You can hear everything on the recording as it happened on the day.

  • Excellent noise ratios. Everything, but everything can be heard.
  • Two output stages operating at the same time (one tube and the other solid state).
  • By connecting both the output stages to your amplifier you can switch between tube and solid state and select the one which compliments your hi-fi system and your discs on an individual basis. Really useful.

    Specifications:
  • DAC architecture 24 bit Delta-Sigma (Bitstream) Dual mono dual differential 8x oversampling Separate stages for valve (tube) and solid state outputs
  • Disc mechanism Philips
  • Upsampling 192kHz
  • Analog output impedance 50 Ohms
  • SACD analog output, solid state Frequency response 10Hz to 20kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -0.1 dB 10Hz to 30kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -0.3 dB 10Hz to 40kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -1.6 dB 10Hz to 50kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -4.8 dB
  • Signal / noise ratio (digital mute) > 115dB "A" weighted
  • Total harmonic distortion < 0.001% at 1kHz
  • Channel separation > 98dB 10Hz to 20kHz
  • Linearity error, 1kHz 0dB at -100dB 0.2dB at -110dB
  • Audio output at digital 0dB level 2.3VRMS at 1kHz nominal
  • CD analog output, solid state
  • Frequency response 10Hz to 20kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -0.05 dB
  • Signal / noise ratio (digital mute) > 120dB "A" weighted
  • Total harmonic distortion < 0.002% at 1kHz
  • Channel separation > 98dB 10Hz to 20kHz
  • Linearity error, 1kHz 0dB at -80dB 0.5dB at -90dB
  • Audio output at digital 0dB level 2.2VRMS at 1kHz nominal
  • Jitter 150pS
  • Tube class A output
  • Frequency response 10Hz to 100kHz ref. 1kHz: +0, -0.4 dB
  • Signal / noise ratio > 115dB "A" weighted
  • Total harmonic distortion < 0.001% at 1kHz
  • Overall gain 0dB
  • Connectors
  • Analog outputs 1 pair RCA connectors for valve (tube) output, 1 pair RCA connectors for solid state output
  • Digital outputs (CD only) 1 optical (Toslink), 1 S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) RCA connector
  • General
  • Power requirements 100 / 115 / 230V AC 50 / 60Hz (factory preset) 50 Watts
  • Weight 19.5 kg, 43 lbs unit only, un-boxed 24.4 kg, 54 lbs in immediate carton 28.1 kg, 61.9 lbs in shipping over-carton
  • Dimensions 483mm, 19 inches wide 167mm, 6.6 inches high including feet 443mm, 17.5 inches deep including rear terminals and on/off button
  • Standard accessories Remote control handset (kW universal type), 2 batteries size LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type, IEC mains lead (10 Amp type)
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     Nu-Vista 3D
    First we made a critical analysis of why normal compact disc players sound different to SACD machines. The main difference, which you can hear, measure and easily identify, is in the HF performance. Noise ratio and dynamic range make a small difference. It's commonly believed that the extended frequency response of SACD, up to about 100kHz, is the big reason why SACDs sounds different to ordinary CDs. But over the age of 25, most people can't even hear up to 18kHz, and the older you get, the worse this gets. People in their sixties or older can hear the difference between SACD and CD, so what they're hearing can't be down to the extended HF response.

    Our research has shown that the audible differences between CD and SACD are caused by in-band non-linear distortions, group delay, phase-shifts and intermodulation anomalies.

    So we have engineered the Nu-Vista 3D to ensure that it has dramatically better HF performance than ordinary CD players in distortion, phase shifts, group delay, inter-modulation, non-linearities and noise ratios. The result is that in-band (20Hz to 25kHz), the Nu-Vista 3D actually measures better than SACD.

    To achieve this, the Nu-Vista 3D up-samples 24-bits at 96kHz. This takes all digital error artifacts out of band so they're not a factor up to about 35kHz. As a result, we were able to simplify and re-design the digital and analog filters to be far above the audio band, so that their phase shift and group delay is out of band. This allows for a reduction in overall feedback and simpler circuitry.
     
     Tri-Vista SACD
    • Tri-Vista tube dual differential Class A analog stage
    • Seven choke-regulated power supplies
    • High end Phillips transport mechanism
    • 24 bit Delta Sigma Dual Differential DACs
    • 500 units Worldwide
     
     X-RAY V8
    This product the Musical Fidelity X-RAY V8 and the power supply is one of the best deals in audio as the 2 are being discounted at $800 and once sold for about $2900. It has a tube like character with great detail from top to bottom and a very good mid section. IT was tested in a shoot-out fashion and came out on top of some pretty good CDP's and only came in second one time in a player costing a little more at its original price point. IF you can find this player grab it...you wont be disapointed.
     
     X-RayV3
    • Upsampling: Gives greatly improved sound
    • Highly sophisticated PSU
    • Very low jitter
    • Excellent technical performance
    • Frequency response: 10Hz to 20kHz +0/ -0.2dB
     

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