Cayin CS-100CD CD Player UK Edition
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Product Overview & Specifications
The Cayin CS-100CD (UK Edition) is a reference-grade vacuum tube CD player and DAC engineered to reproduce music with authenticity, authority, and emotion. Built to capture subtle musical nuances, textures, and intonations, the CS-100CD elevates your listening experience by revealing the true depth and essence of every recording.
At its core, D/A conversion is handled by dual Texas Instruments PCM1792A DAC chipsets running in a fully balanced configuration. The analogue output stage features four 6922EH vacuum tubes with completely separate tube circuits for both balanced and unbalanced outputs, alongside a 12DT5 tube-regulated power supply. With dedicated independent power supplies for digital and analogue sections alongside versatile digital inputs (including Hi-Res USB supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz), the CS-100CD functions as both a premium standalone CD transport and a high-performance audio DAC.
KEY FEATURES & CIRCUITRY
- Dual Texas Instruments PCM1792A DACs: Configured in a fully balanced topology for digital filtering and ultra-low noise D/A conversion.
- Quad 6922EH Vacuum Tube Output Stage: Employs four 6922EH tubes alongside audio-grade capacitors, featuring entirely separate tube circuits for balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs.
- 12DT5 Tube Power Regulation: Utilises a dedicated 12DT5 vacuum tube to regulate and clean power delivered to the analogue tube audio circuits.
- High-Precision Low Pass Filter & I/V Converter: Deploys dedicated, high-quality operational amplifiers for signal filtering and current-to-voltage conversion.
- Isolated Dual Power Supplies: Independent power supplies feed the digital and analogue sections separately to eliminate cross-circuit interference and ensure ultra-clean power delivery.
- Comprehensive Hi-Res Digital Connectivity: Functions as a standalone DAC with Optical, Coaxial, and USB digital inputs supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz audio.
- Versatile Digital Transport Outputs: Equipped with Optical, Coaxial (75 Ω), and AES/EBU (110 Ω) digital outputs adhering to the IEC958 standard.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Type | Vacuum Tube CD Player & DAC (UK Edition) |
| Supported Disc Formats | CD, CD-R (16-bit / 44.1 kHz) |
| DAC Chipset | 2 x Texas Instruments PCM1792A (Fully Balanced Architecture) |
| Analogue Output Tubes | 4 x 6922EH Vacuum Tubes (Separate Balanced & Unbalanced Circuits) |
| Power Supply Regulation Tube | 1 x 12DT5 Vacuum Tube |
| Output Level | 2.3 V ± 2 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | 100 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 110 dB |
| Channel Separation (1 kHz) | 80 dB |
| Distortion & Noise | -60 dB |
| Digital Inputs | 1 x Optical (24-bit/192kHz), 1 x Coaxial (24-bit/192kHz), 1 x USB Audio (24-bit/192kHz) |
| Digital Outputs | 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial (75 Ω), 1 x AES/EBU (110 Ω) (Up to 24-bit/192kHz) |
| USB Compatibility | USB Audio Class 1.0 / 2.0 (Windows XP/Vista/7/8 & Mac OS 10.6.3+) |
| Power Consumption | < 40 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 392 x 126 mm |
| Net Weight | 12 kg |
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