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Quad 99 CDP-2 CD Player / Pre Amplifier, good condition, 3 month warranty Quad 99 CDP-2 CD Player / Pre Amplifier, good condition, 3 month warranty Here we have a combined CD player and digital pre-amplifier from traditional British Hi-Fi manufacturer Quad. The 99 CDP originally used a Philips CD mechanism, but when they ceased production a totally new transport was designed uniquely for the CDP-2 player – more details in the description below. It was built in 2008 and is in good fully working condition, with just a couple of minor blemishes please photographs. It comes in original factory packaging with remote control, mains cable, speaker plugs and, of course our three month warranty. Quad say…. The 99 CDP-2 is an exceptional CD player – without doubt, one of the finest and most advanced machines available. It uses a state-of-the-art transport and DAC and incorporates both fixed and variable level outputs so it can be used both with a preamplifier, or to maintain the very cleanest signal path, directly into a power amplifier. The transport has a remarkable specification with an ultra-smooth servo to dramatically reduce ‘clock jitter’. The three laser pickup reads the disc with exceptional accuracy ensuring transparency and neutrality in reproduction. The very latest 24 bit/192 kHz upsampling Crystal DAC produces breathtaking detail and resolution, opening a window to the recording to squeeze out every last subtle effect and sensation. Six digital inputs, three coaxial and thee optical allow other sources to benefit from the on-board DACs and in certain applications, negate the need for a preamplifier altogether. The Quad 99 CDP-2 is a versatile CD player with several advanced features. The CDP-2 will play regular music CDs, music and standard CD-Rs (open or closed) and CD-RWs. Automatic upsampling increases the detail levels in your CD collection, and the ability to add three digital and three optical sources enables you to get the very best from your other digital media. An optical output is provided to connect the CDP-2 to other digital equipment. Digital Input and Output Connections The CDP-2 accepts three optical and three digital inputs. Minidisc and DAT players, or Digital Audio Broadcast tuners (DAB) will be significantly improved by connecting their digital outputs to the CDP-2. The CDP-2 can accept incoming PCM digital signals to a maximum resolution of 24bit/96kHz. The stereo output of DVD players can be enjoyed at higher levels of fidelity by connecting the digital or optical output of the DVD player to the relevant input of the CDP-2. In the DVD player’s menu, the digital output option should be set to ‘PCM’. Digital Input: This is via a single 75 ohm RCA phono lead connected between source and the CDP-2. Your dealer will be able to supply you with a suitable digital RCA phono cable. Optical Input: The optical inputs are blanked off when not in use. Remove the blanking plug from the chosen input of the CDP-2 and the source component and connect an optical TOSlink cable between them. Retain the plugs for future use. The Quad CDP-2 mechanism was a major engineering project. Whereas most manufacturers use off-the-shelf transports, we wanted a unit which was particularly optimized to static CD players and employed a ‘lazy servo’ mechanism. In all off-the-shelf CD mechanisms – even those used by high-end manufacturers, there are a number of compromises built into the device which mean that they can be used for a number of applications. With a new Quad mechanism, it could be safely assumed that the CD player would be sat on a fairly rigid structure and vibration, whilst possible would be limited. This enabled us to develop a proprietary ‘lazy servo’ mechanism, which involves the way the transport deals with disc data loss. Where most transports, upon losing a data stream, move the optic (laser) back a forward rapidly to recover the lost data ours just sits there and waits for the disc to come around. This has a significant benefit in lowering the noise floor of the player. Some innovative timing techniques used, also result in an industry leading jitter measurement of just 8 pS. These technical innovations combined with its versatility of use (particularly the 6 digital inputs and adjustable level output) make the CDP-2 one of the finest CD players on the market today at any price. Specifications: Max. Line Output Level (RCA): 2.4 V RMS Max. Output Level (Quad Link): 5.3 V RMS, Balanced Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 dB/-0.5 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.002% at 1 kHz Signal To Noise Ratio (S/N)): 110 dB, 24-bit (20 Hz – 20 kHz); 95 dB, 16 bit (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Crosstalk: -100 dB at 1 kHz Gain Error: 0.5 dB (@ 90 dB, f = 500 Hz) D/A Convertor: Maximum resolution: 24-bit; Maximum sampling frequency: 192 kHz; Upsampling: x2 Digital Audio Inputs: 3 x RCA Coax 75 ohm, SPDIF; 3 x Optical TOSlink, SPDIF Digital Audio Output: Optical TOSlink SPDIF Disc Compatibility: CD-DA Conventional Audio CD; CD-R Recordable CD; CD-RW Rewritable CD Dimensions: 321 (W) x 310 (D) x 80 (H) mm Weight: 4.5 kg Manufacturer : Quad Model : 99 CDP-2 Serial Number : CDPB0108 Packaging : Original Accessories Included : Mains Cable / Speaker Plugs / Remote Price When New : £1100 Shipping Shipping cost:Please contact us or check listing info. If you are outside the UK you will need a shipping quote BEFORE buying. 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