BEST EXTERNAL DAC FOR CD PLAYER Experience audio excellence like never before with the ACCUSTIC ARTS® Audio PLAYER III – the ultimate external DAC for CD players. Elevating your listening experience to new heights, the PLAYER III combines the functionality of a premium CD player with the versatility of a high-quality digital-to-analog converter (DAC), making it a standout addition to ACCUSTIC ARTS®' top series. At the core of the PLAYER III lies its exceptional high-end traction-feed drive, meticulously designed solely for audio applications. Boasting a resonance-optimized CD tray crafted from aluminium and guided by precision metal bars, this drive ensures optimal playback performance, free from vibrations or distortions. The PLAYER III isn't just limited to CDs – it doubles as an external DAC with coaxial and asynchronous USB inputs, enabling seamless connectivity with a range of digital source devices, including laptops, Macs, computers, and more. Supporting file formats up to DSD512, including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and others, this versatile device guarantees uncompromised audio playback regardless of the source.
Equipped with a high-precision 32-bit/384 kHz upsampling technology, the PLAYER III delivers unparalleled audio clarity and precision, ensuring every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced with lifelike realism. With separate D/A conversion functions and generously sized power supplies, the PLAYER III achieves exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and stability, ensuring a truly immersive listening experience. Designed for optimal connectivity, the PLAYER III features balanced outputs, providing enhanced audio performance and compatibility with ACCUSTIC ARTS®' POWER II or POWER III amplifiers. Its spatial separation of analog and digital sections further minimizes interference, delivering pristine audio quality with minimal distortion or crosstalk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the PLAYER III boasts a resonanceminimizing metal housing and a front panel made of finely brushed aluminium, exuding elegance and sophistication. With its chromed brass tray cover and signature chrome medal on the front panel, this device is as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive. Handmade in Germany to the highest standards of craftsmanship, the ACCUSTIC ARTS® PLAYER III embodies the pinnacle of audio engineering and design. With its unrivaled performance, versatility, and timeless aesthetics, it's no wonder the PLAYER III is hailed as the best external DAC for CD players, setting a new benchmark for audio excellence. Specifications: - Playable formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW - Analog outputs: 1 x balanced (XLR), 1 x unbalanced (RCA) - Digital inputs: 2 x coaxial (RCA), 1 x optical, 1 x USB 2.0 (asynchronous) - Input data format: Hi-res audio up to DSD 512 (ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, etc.) - D/A converter: 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology - Distortion (THD + N): 0.0001% - Crosstalk: < 106 dB with digital 0 dB - Dimensions: 130 x 482 x 380 mm / 3.8 x 19.0 x 14.6 inches - Weight: approximately 13 kg / 28.6 lbs.