Sony CDP-XA20ES

Brand: Sony

The Sony CDP-XA20ES is a high-end CD player that was introduced by Sony in the late 1990s. It features a 16-bit/44.1 kHz digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and a 2-stage output amplifier for advanced audio performance. The player supports digital output via AES/EBU or coaxial RCA connections, as well as standard S/PDIF. The XA20ES also incorporates Sony's patented Digital Tape Screening (DTS) technology, which generates a reference waveform to minimize jitter and microvibrations related to digital-to-analog conversion. This results in a more detailed, smooth, and natural sound reproduction. Overall, the CDP-XA20ES is a high-performance CD player aimed at audiophiles seeking exceptional audio quality.

• Disc formats: CD
• DAC: CXD8505BQ
• CD Mechanism: KSS-213B
• Line Output:
• Frequency Response: 2Hz to 20kHz
• Digital Connections: coaxial, optical
• Signal to Noise Ratio:
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• Dimensions: 430 x 125 x 350 mm
• Weight: 7.5 kg
• Year: 1997
• Price: GBP £450 (1997)