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About the CD-500
The Cary Audio CD 500 is a high-end CD player designed to deliver exceptional audio quality. It supports playback of CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW, along with HDCD decoding. The player features a sophisticated triple-stage jitter reduction circuit, utilizing two FIFO buffers to minimize jitter to around 90 picoseconds. It employs dual Burr-Brown PCM1792u DACs for digital-to-analog conversion, capable of upsampling to 96, 192, 384, 512, and 768 kHz. The CD 500 includes both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, as well as coaxial and Toslink digital outputs. It also features RS-232 communication for integration with home automation systems. The player is built with high-quality components, including audio-grade Elna capacitors, to enhance musicality and bass definition.
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