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About the Capitole Classic
The Audio Aero Capitole Classic is a high-end CD player featuring a unique subminiature 6021W glass tube output stage that imparts a natural, tube-like musicality to digital playback. It uses advanced digital processing with a 32-bit SHARC DSP and proprietary STARS digital resampling software from Anagram to reduce jitter and enhance detail retrieval, resulting in a sound that is more natural, open, and transparent than typical CD players. The Capitole Classic offers both balanced and single-ended analog outputs, volume control in the analog domain, and digital outputs for use as a transport. It is praised for its ability to reveal subtle musical details, wide stereo imaging, and a smooth, liquid presentation free of grain or harshness. The player supports standard CD playback (16-bit/44.1kHz) and is designed to bring CD sound quality closer to that of higher resolution formats and live music. It includes a remote control, built-in linestage, and volume control, allowing it to be used without a separate preamplifier. The build quality is solid, and the player is often paired with Audio Aero tube amplifiers for optimal synergy.
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