Since CEC introduced world’s first Belt-Drive CD Transport in 1991, a lot of music lovers have enjoyed its rich musical sound, which CEC continues to improve on. A heavier stabilizer brings a more stable rotation of the disc and the Belt-Drive system eliminates the affects of vibration and electromagnetic noise caused by the motor rotation. Digital output and headphone terminal have been added for the first time to a Belt-Drive CD Player. This maximizes the most advanced DAC technology developed by ESS, and the headphone output enables direct listening without amplifier and loudspeaker system. With USB input connected to PC up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128/5.6MHz high-resolution music sources can be reproduced through the CD 5. Here the CD 5 works as the high-resolution music reproduction device in addition to an independent D/A converter for CD music.
BELT DRIVE CD MECHANISM
In order to read the signal recorded with Constant Linea Velocity (CLV) on CD, rotation speed should be slowed down as it goes to the outside. Usually the spindle motor controls the variation of speed. All CD players and transports place the spindle motor beneath the turntable for CD and the motor shaft works as the turntable center, this is called direct-drive system. Stable and accurate rotation requires a bigger torque of motor itself, which inevitably creates certain vibration and the electromagnetic noise. In CDC CD5’ Belt Drive the spindle motor is placed independently from the center shaft and vibration as well as electromagnetic noise effect to the CD are thus minimized. A heavy CD stabilizer provides bigger inertia of turntable and achieves a stable and smooth rotation of discs. Smaller torque motor and longer distance from the motor to the center shaft (turntable) create the ideal fundamentals of music reproduction. By placing the turntable shaft in the center of the top loading open space the rubber belt replacement is now done with ease on the CD5.
ESS DAC CHIP
The conversion from digital to analog signal is performed by the ESS Hyper stream DAC chip ES9018K2M which is compatible up to 32-bit/384kHz signals. In addition signals through ES9018K2M go through original full-balanced circuit to achieve dynamic and musical reproduction of music. CEC CD 5 offers two different digital filters, “FLAT”, a standard filer with super linear frequency response to 20kHz, and “PULSE”, a ringing-free pulse-optimized filer with a softer roll-off below 20kHz. You may select easily by the remote control.
DIGITAL INPUTS
SPDIF input is compatible up to 24bit/192kHz by COAXIAL and TOSLINK terminals. USB input for the connection to PC is compatible up to PCM 32bit/384kHz and DoP reproduction at DSD128/5.6MHz.
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Both connections are available. Conventional type RCA output, and XLR output terminal for balance connection.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Two outputs are available: COAX and TOSLINK.
LARGE DISPLAY
A large VFD monitor indicates input status, condition of digital filter, and the input sampling frequency. Independent FL display shows the condition of the performance of CDs. Three steps may dim the brightness of display.
CEC transports cannot be confused with any others. They sound in an incredibly pleasant way, with a sound referring to what good turntables do – let it be. It’s an immersive, tangible sound with a low, dense bass and a warm treble. It’s very, very addictive. It is not the most precise and differentiating sound, and the perspective is approximated in it. Because it is a device that offers direct contact with the performer, which is at your fingertips. And what it does, it does perfectly. That is why the reviews is fully deserved.
? Conductor Resistance ? 0.021534 ?/m
? Capacitance ? 47.98 pF/m
? Inductance ? 0.3954 uH/m
? Impedance – 75?
? Attenuation ? 0.18dB/100m @ 1kHz
? 0.25dB/100m @ 100kHz
? 0.49dB/100m @ 500kHz
? 0.68dB/100m @ 1MHz
? 1.94dB/100m @ 10MHz
? 3.26dB/100m @ 30MHz
Shielding:
? Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 5N Ultra High Purity Oxygen Free Copper (99.999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 72 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 10 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 44 dB
? Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Canare RCAP-C5F Digital RCA Plugs:
? Center contact ? Gold-plated Phosphor Bronze
? Outer contact ? Gold-plated Beryllium Copper
? Dielectric ? PPO Noryl
? Crimp pin ? Gold-plated Brass
? Crimp sleeve ? Tin-plated Copper
? Impedance – 75?
? Bandwidth DC to 200MHz – >26dB
? Return to Loss – <1.1 VSWR
? Center contact resistance – <10m?
? Conductor Resistance ? 0.021534 ?/m
? Capacitance ? 47.98 pF/m
? Inductance ? 0.3954 uH/m
? Impedance – 75?
? Attenuation ? 0.18dB/100m @ 1kHz
? 0.25dB/100m @ 100kHz
? 0.49dB/100m @ 500kHz
? 0.68dB/100m @ 1MHz
? 1.94dB/100m @ 10MHz
? 3.26dB/100m @ 30MHz
Shielding:
? Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 5N Ultra High Purity Oxygen Free Copper (99.999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 72 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 10 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 44 dB
? Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Canare RCAP-C5F Digital RCA Plugs:
? Center contact ? Gold-plated Phosphor Bronze
? Outer contact ? Gold-plated Beryllium Copper
? Dielectric ? PPO Noryl
? Crimp pin ? Gold-plated Brass
? Crimp sleeve ? Tin-plated Copper
? Impedance – 75?
? Bandwidth DC to 200MHz – >26dB
? Return to Loss – <1.1 VSWR
? Center contact resistance – <10m?
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 6N OCC Copper (99.9999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Eichmann Bullet Plugs
– Machined from Tellurium Copper (CuTe)
– Directly plated with 24k gold
– Single return contact for optimum electron flow
– Eichmann Ratio Technology
– Engineer-grade polymer collar for firm fit
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 6N OCC Copper (99.9999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Neutrik X Series XLR
– Shell: ZincAluminium4Copper1 alloy, with galvanised Nickel over Copperplating
– Contacts: CopperTin6, Silver-plated to 2?m
– Contact resistance ? 3M?
– Insulation resistance:
– initial: > 2 G?
– after damp heat test: > 1 G?
– Dielectric strength: 1500 V dc
– Rated current: 16A
– Capacitance between contacts: ? 4 pF
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 6N OCC Copper (99.9999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Eichmann Bullet Plugs
– Machined from Tellurium Copper (CuTe)
– Directly plated with 24k gold
– Single return contact for optimum electron flow
– Eichmann Ratio Technology
– Engineer-grade polymer collar for firm fit
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 6N OCC Copper (99.9999%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
? Dual-layer Copper Foil Shield (grounded);
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 10GHz up to a maximum of 90 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Neutrik X Series XLR
– Shell: ZincAluminium4Copper1 alloy, with galvanised Nickel over Copperplating
– Contacts: CopperTin6, Silver-plated to 2?m
– Contact resistance ? 3M?
– Insulation resistance:
– initial: > 2 G?
– after damp heat test: > 1 G?
– Dielectric strength: 1500 V dc
– Rated current: 16A
– Capacitance between contacts: ? 4 pF
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in
Conductors:
? Signal and return cores (x2):
– 5N Ultra High Purity Oxygen Free Copper (99.9997%)
– Multi-strand conductors
– Polyethylene (PE) Dielectric
? Two cotton filler rods
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Aluminium Foil Shield (grounded):-
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 3GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 4N Oxygen Free Copper (99.99%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Neutrik XX Series XLR
– Shell: ZincAluminium4Copper1 alloy, with galvanised Nickel over Copperplating
– Contacts: CopperTin6, Silver-plated to 2?m
? Preh DINs
– Nickel-plated copper alloy pins
– Die-cast shell
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in
Conductors:
? Signal and return cores (x2):
– 5N Ultra High Purity Oxygen Free Copper (99.9997%)
– Multi-strand conductors
– Polyethylene (PE) Dielectric
? Two cotton filler rods
Shielding:
? Dual-layer Aluminium Foil Shield (grounded):-
– 100% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 3GHz up to a maximum of 90+ dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 75 dB
? 4N Oxygen Free Copper (99.99%) Braid Shield (grounded);
– 95% coverage
– Electric Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 64 dB
– Magnetic Shielding Performance up to 1MHz up to a maximum of 8 dB
– Plane Wave Shielding Performance up to 1GHz up to a maximum of 43 dB
Silver Solder:
– Lead and halogen free
– Tin: 94%
– Pure Silver: 5.5%
– Pure Copper: 0.5%
Connectors:
? Neutrik XX Series XLR
– Shell: ZincAluminium4Copper1 alloy, with galvanised Nickel over Copperplating
– Contacts: CopperTin6, Silver-plated to 2?m
? Preh DINs
– Nickel-plated copper alloy pins
– Die-cast shell
Advanced Burning In (Audiodharma Pro 2.5 Cable Cooker):
? 24 hours fully constructed burn in