cd transport
Many years ago, when CDs were
introduced, it was assumed that the process
of reading the digital data from a CD
(which is what happens in the CDT20R) is
a simple task. Simple because the data is
digital and error correction mechanisms
exist which allow reconstruction of
missing data. The last 10 years have shown
that this assumption is an over-
simplification. It is, in fact, extremely
difficult to read the data from the disc in
such a way that errors do not occur.
The error correction mechanisms in a CD
player simply cloud missing data by making
a best assumption. This adds distortion and
reduces clarity and transparency.
Furthermore, the data coming from
the CD, even when read correctly, is an
extremely difficult signal to process.
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Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio cd transport CDT20R.
For best listening results, we strongly
recommend that you use your CDT20R
with a very high quality digital to analogue
converter, such as our DAC20, together
with a high-quality digital connection
cable, as recommended by our retailers.
digital output
In the CDT20R, the digital data stream
coming from the CD transport is available
at the digital output sockets in two
different formats: SPDIF 75
Ω
coaxial
using both phono and BNC connectors
and, for optimum noise rejection,
AES/EBU 110
Ω
, balanced, transformer-
coupled using XLR connectors.
cd transport CDT20R
We are convinced it will give you many hours of
listening pleasure.
You already know about the undoubted virtues of Compact
Discs (CDs) – their convenience, ruggedness and long,
uninterrupted playing time – but, up to now, you may have
been disappointed by the sound quality when you play
them. At TAG McLaren Audio we understand exactly what
needs to be done to get the best sound from a CD.
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