EMM Labs CDSA (SE)

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The EMM Labs CDSA (SE) is a high-end CD transport and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) designed and manufactured by EMM Labs, a leader in audio engineering and technology. The CDSA (SE) stands for CD Supersensor Architecture (Special Edition). The Special Edition version offers enhanced performance and features compared to the standard CDSA model.The CDSA (SE) is equipped with a cutting-edge, AESS-compatible CD mechanism that provides exceptional disc-loading precision and quietness, significantly reducing mechanical noise that might affect the sound quality. The data is extracted by a custom-designed, servo-controlled oscillator circuit, ensuring high accuracy and low jitter even with the CD's variable servo track structure.The DAC section features EMM Labs' proprietary DAC2X chip, which provides an outstanding 24-bit analog output. The chip uses a flat-top ladder network, a patented architecture that eliminates one source of jitter and helps ensure that the entire bitstream is accurately reproduced. The upsampling feature increases the digital resolution to 512 times the standard CD level, and the user can select with a single switch the appropriate sampling rate, with choices up to 2xDXD (384 kHz PCM or DSD512).The EMM Labs CDSA (SE), with its elegant design and high-performance, cutting-edge components, is considered a flagship product in the company's line of digital audio components. It is an excellent choice for those who demand exceptional sound quality and want the best possible experience while listening to their CD collection. The CDSA (SE) comes with high-quality remote control, power supply, and digital inputs like USB, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF.