Sony CDP-552ES (ESD II)

Brand: Sony

The Sony CDP-552ES (ESD II) is a high-end compact disc player released by Sony in the late 1990s as part of their Essential Sound series. The CDP-552ES stands out for its advanced digital-to-analog converter (DAC) driven by a customised Burr-Brown MAC1204 chip, which delivers exceptional sound quality. The player also features a unique patented ES ADC (analog-to-digital converter) design, which ensures precise playback of audio signals during disc loading. The CDP-552ES was designed to meet the rigorous ES (Essential Sound) certification standards that require precise performance and a dynamic sound signature. Overall, the Sony CDP-552ES (ESD II) is a top-of-the-line disc player that is still highly sought-after by audiophiles and collectors today.

• Disc formats: CD
• DAC: 16 bit linear
• CD Mechanism:
• Line Output: 2V
• Frequency Response: 2Hz to 20kHz
• Digital Connections: coaxial
• Signal to Noise Ratio:
• Dynamic range: 96dB
• THD: 0.0025%
• Channel separation: 95dB
• Dimensions: 430 x 85 x 365 mm
• Weight: 9.3 kg
• Year: 1986
• Price: