About the CD 228
The Raysonic CD 228 is a premium tube CD player designed for audiophiles seeking rich tonal quality and dynamic weightiness. It uses a Philips VAM 1202 CD transport and Burr Brown PCM1792 DAC chips with upsampling to 24bit/192kHz. The player outputs a maximum level of 4.7V with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB. It features a large external tube power supply that significantly contributes to its sound quality, emphasizing tonal density and harmonic richness without typical tube-related trade-offs. The unit weighs approximately 17kg and includes remote control, spindle puck, power cord, and owner's manual. It has no digital inputs and offers both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs with impedances of 110 ohms and 330 ohms respectively. The CD 228 is regarded as the top model in Raysonic's lineup, praised for its robust, vital sound and superior power supply design.
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