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Description :
The Capitole Reference, a hybrid sub-miniture tube output player, has been reviewed in many publications and is consistently mentioned with the very best CD players in the world. Designed for audiophiles who want to make the most of their extensive digital collections the Capitol Reference not only rivals most top-tier SACD players but readily surpasses them. Audio Aero selected the highest-end laser mechanism from Philips for its excellent playback performance, long lifetime, low play noise and long product life cycle. Supported by a specific aluminium suspension, its excellent readability allows to retrieving a maximum of CDs data.
Included is the state-of-the-art in digital processing: the exclusive STARS process (Solution for Time Abstraction Re Sampling), a combination of very high speed 192 kHz RE-sampling (a new jitter free clock is created), 24 bit re-quantization and signal enhancement techniques (extraction of hidden information from 16 bit data, improvement of dynamic, precision, soundstage and details).
The core of the system is a 32 bit SHARC DSP which, by performing hundred millions of calculations per second, rebuilds a high precision 24/192kHz signal, independent from the input clock, and keeping total dynamic range in all stages.
With 1024 times up-sampling on demand, D/A conversion is performed at 6.144MHz by a high performance 24 bit / 192 kHz DAC. Sub-miniature tubes drive the analogue output stage featuring a high precision buffer with built-in high quality volume control for a perfect match between high-tech digital treatment and musicality.
The Capitole has changed over the years with the introduction of preamplifier abilities and the introduction of analogue inputs. Now it has been improved again with the introduction of the Capitole Reference.
Features :
- Philips CDPRO2 mechanism on an aluminum / rubber suspension
- Custom S.T.A.R.S. process performing 24 bit / 192 kHz RE-sampling
- Jitter control software
- Burr-Brown PCM1792 24 bit / 192 kHz Digital to Analog converter
- 6021W subminiature tube
- Volume attenuator
Specifications :
Frequency range...............................5 Hz - 21 kHz (- 1dB) (internal CD player and 16/44.1kHz input)
Frequency range...............................3 Hz - 48 kHz (- 1dB) (with 24/96 input)
Output voltage..................................Up to 6 V RMS Output impedance: 100 ohms
Signal to noise ratio..........................127dB
Total harmonic distortion...................0.2 %
Read software..................................16 bit / 44.1 kHz audio CD. CD-R. CD-RW
Power supply...................................115-230 VAC. 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption..........................30W
Analog outputs.................................Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR
Analog inputs...................................Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR
Digital output....................................BNC
Digital inputs....................................BNC. RCA. AES/EBU. AT&T. TOSLINK
Chassis...........................................15/10 steel
Lid...................................................20/10 aluminum
Weight.............................................32.6 lbs.
Dimensions(w x d x h).......................45 x 43.5 x 14.5 cm
Miscellaneous :
Made in...........................................France
Type...............................................Top loading, Hybrid sub-miniture tube output CD Player
Remote...........................................Yes
Condition.........................................8.5 / 10 (Decent condition)
Product information :
http://www.audiorevelation.com/cre/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=14&products_id=91
http://www.audioaero.com/
Reviews :
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/digital-sources/cd-players/audio-aero/capitole/PRD_124942_1586crx.aspx
http://www.audiophileclub.co.uk/AudioAeroSOUNDSTAGEcapitole.htm |
