Sony CDP-C8ES (ESD)
Brand: Sony
The Sony CDP-C8ES (ESD) is a high-end CD player that was introduced in the late 1990s. The ESD (Extra Stable Disc) designation refers to a special mechanism in the player that helps to accurately read and reproduce even slightly warped CDs.The CDP-C8ES (ESD) features a 1-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed in collaboration with Philips, which is considered a benchmark for sound quality at the time. It also has a high-stiffness chassis, a specialized power supply, and an asynchronous data transfer system intended to minimize jitter and improve overall performance.Overall, the Sony CDP-C8ES (ESD) is widely regarded as a reference-quality CD player, prized by audiophiles for its exceptional sound quality and versatility. It remains a highly sought-after item on the used market today.
- Disc formats: CD (5 disc)
- DAC:
- CD Mechanism:
- Line Output: 2.0V
- Frequency Response: 2Hz to 20kHz
- Digital Connections: optical
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB
- Dynamic range: 95dB
- THD: 0.0025%
- Channel separation: 100dB
- Dimensions: 470 x 125 x 385 mm
- Weight: 7 kg
- Year: 1989
- Price:
