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CDSA SE

Name: EMM Labs CDSA SE
Brand: EMM Labs

EMM Labs

CDSA Series

DigitalCD PlayersHi-Res PlayersDACsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$2,800

About the CDSA SE

The EMM Labs CDSA SE is a premium CD/SACD player designed for exceptional digital audio reproduction. It integrates a simplified Philips drive mechanism with proprietary MDAT technology that upsamples Redbook CD (44.1kHz) to 5.6448MHz DSD bitstream, dynamically adapting to transients for preserved phase, frequency, and dynamic integrity. It employs discrete dual differential DACs, avoiding chip-based limitations, with aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit boards featuring smooth copper traces to minimize dielectric loss, skin effect, and ensure stability. The chassis is machined aluminum with polymer composite damping for vibration control. Analog outputs are switchable between low/high levels, supporting both balanced and unbalanced connections. Praised for superior detail, imaging, black backgrounds, and SACD performance, it challenges vinyl references but is no longer manufactured.

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