Brand: Sony
The Sony CDP-557ES (ESD) is a high-end compact disc player designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. The "ESD" in the model name stands for Esoteric Sound Design, which is a partnership between Sony and Esoteric Audio Research to create elite audiophile-grade components. Some key features of the Sony CDP-557ES (ESD) include:1. Multi-Bit DSD Playback: This allows the player to reproduce music that was originally recorded in DSD format, which is a lossless audio compression format commonly used in high-resolution audio.2. P llamplete S/PDIF: This is an advanced digital audio transmission protocol, which increases the speed of data transfer for superior sound quality.3. VCRL-7510K Digital Meeting Tube: The player uses this high-performance tube as a digital-to-analog converter to restore greater accuracy in sound reproduction.4. 32-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter): The player uses a 32-bit DAC to ensure optimal sound quality.5. Digital Clock Transformer: This isolates the clock signals used by the digital circuits when dealing with various digital formats to ensure minimal interference.6. Stream DSD Output: The player has the ability to stream DSD audio to compatible DSD compatible digital audio converters.These features combine to make the Sony CDP-557ES (ESD) a high-performance CD player to elevate your audio experience to the ultimate level.