Audio Research Reference CD8 REFCD8 Leaflet
Product codes
REFCD8
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUTS, ANALOG: (Stereo) 1. Balanced XLR 3.6V RMS (+11.1dBv) max. 2. Single-Ended RCA 1.8V RMS (+5.1dBv) max.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: (Analog) 660 ohms BAL, 330 ohms SE.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 0.5–20,000Hz +0 -0.5dB.
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 108dBA
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 0.5–20,000Hz +0 -0.5dB.
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 108dBA
DISTORTION: .03% 1kHz
RESOLUTION: 24 BIT DAC.
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 100dB 1kHz.
RESOLUTION: 24 BIT DAC.
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 100dB 1kHz.
OUTPUTS, DIGITAL: (to external Digital-to-Analog Converter) 1. XLR Balanced AES/EBU 110-ohm 4V P-P. 2. BNC coax
SPDIF 75-ohm 0.7V P-P.
SIGNAL FORMAT (disc): Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz. Quantization Bit: 16bit linear per channel. Channel bit rate:
4.3218Mb/sec. Channel modulation code: EFM (8 –14 modulation). Error correction: CIRC (cross interleave Reed
Solomon Code).
Solomon Code).
DRIVE MECHANISM (top load): Discs: Accepts 5" (12cm) and 3" (8cm) sizes. Wow & Flutter: unmeasureable (Quartz
stability).
OPTICAL PICKUP: Type: 3-beam LDGU (Laser Diode & Grating Unit), with holographic diffraction light pen. Laser: GaAIAs
semiconductor, 780nm, 0.5mW maximum output. Servo: Digitally-controlled low-inertia linear positioning actuator.
JITTER REDUCTION: High-stability crystal-controlled re-clocking for all outputs.
DISPLAY: Six-digit vacuum fluorescent, with optical filter.
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (4)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (1 each) 6550C and 6H30P in power supply.
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (4)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (1 each) 6550C and 6H30P in power supply.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS: PREV selection • PLAY disc • NEXT selection • PAUSE program • STOP disc
STANDBY operate/standby mode
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS: (Standard RC5 code, 30ft (9m) max distance) • 0-9 digit entry keys •
SCAN ten seconds each track • PAUSE program • REP repeat track/disc • STOP program • PLAY disc • SHUF random
sequence play • search, REV • search, FWD • STBY operate/standby mode • PROG enters selection on program list • TIME
elapsed, remaining track; remaining disc • A/B repeats segment • previous track • next track • DSP DN Decrease display
elapsed, remaining track; remaining disc • A/B repeats segment • previous track • next track • DSP DN Decrease display
intensity • DSP UP Increase display intensity
POWER REQUIREMENTS (detachable power cord): 100 - 135VAC 60Hz (200 - 270VAC 50/60Hz), 120 watts maximum.
(2 watts maximum when unit is turned off)
COMPLIANCE: RF Interference complies with FCC and CE MARK.
DIMENSIONS : 19" (48 cm) W x 5 ¼” (13.4 cm) H x 15 ⅜
DIMENSIONS : 19" (48 cm) W x 5 ¼” (13.4 cm) H x 15 ⅜
”
(39.0 cm) D. Handles extend 1 ½” (3.8 cm) forward of the front
panel. Rear connectors extend ¾” (1.9 cm).
WEIGHT: 32.5 lbs. (14.8 kg) Net; 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) Shipping.