Name: CDS 8 walnut
Brand: Consonance
Price: 6990.0 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

Consonance CDS 8 CD Player: The Immersive Listening Experience

The Consonance CDS 8 CD player is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. With its dual ES9038 DAC in Mono mode, it reproduces your music with remarkable clarity and precision. Whether you’re listening to classical, jazz, rock, or any other musical genre, you’ll be instantly captivated by the richness of detail and depth of the soundstage.

High-Quality Construction for Optimal Durability and Reliability

The construction of the Consonance CDS 8 CD player matches its sonic performance. Built with premium materials, this device is made to last. Its all-in-one chassis provides structural stability and reduces unwanted vibrations, ensuring faithful and accurate sound reproduction.

Support for USB Digital Audio Input and Output up to Native DSD512

The Consonance CDS 8 CD player offers versatile connectivity. It supports USB digital audio input and output up to native DSD512, allowing you to enjoy high-resolution audio files at their best. Whether using your CD player as the main source or connecting it to other devices, you’ll experience exceptional sound reproduction with every listen.

Processor Offering Native DSD512 and PCM768 Playback

The processor built into the Consonance CDS 8 CD player is specially designed to provide native DSD512 and PCM768 playback. This means you can enjoy high-resolution audio files in all their glory, without any loss in quality. You’ll hear every nuance, every instrument, as if you were at the heart of the recording itself.

Analog Output with Class A Analog Filter

The Consonance CDS 8 CD player features a high-quality analog output. Its unique Class A analog filter ensures exceptional sound reproduction by eliminating interference and preserving the integrity of the audio signal. Whether using the analog output to connect your CD player to an amplifier or active speakers, you’ll appreciate the refined sound reproduction.

Femto Clock System for Precise Synchronization

For high-precision audio playback, the Consonance CDS 8 CD player is equipped with a Femto clock system. This high-precision clock ensures accurate synchronization between the device’s various components, resulting in highly stable and consistent sound reproduction.

Integrated Bi-Toroidal Linear Power Supply and All-in-One Chassis for Stable Power and Reduced Interference

The power supply of the Consonance CDS 8 CD player is designed to ensure stable and clean power. With its integrated bi-toroidal linear power supply, voltage fluctuations are minimized, resulting in more faithful sound reproduction. Additionally, the all-in-one chassis reduces electromagnetic interference, preserving the purity of the audio signal.

Support for Xmos Decoding via USB Interface Supporting DLNA, ROON and Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and Tidal, Qobuz

The Consonance CDS 8 CD player offers extensive connectivity thanks to its USB interface supporting Xmos decoding. You can easily connect your CD player to other devices, such as computers, audio servers, or streaming devices, and enjoy your favorite music services like DLNA, ROON, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, Tidal, Qobuz, and many more. This gives you access to an infinite music library with exceptional audio quality.

Technical Specifications

Main Features

Native DSD512 and PCM768 playback
Dual ES9038 digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in mono configuration
Femtosecond clock system
Analog output with exclusive class A analog filter
Integrated dual toroidal linear power supply and all-in-one chassis

Audio Performance

Distortion: < 0.0025%
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 110 dB (RCA, XLR)

Compatible Audio Formats

DSD: DSF, DIFF
PCM: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC
Sampling rates:
- PCM: 44.1 kHz - 768 kHz, 16-32 bits
- Stereo DSD: 2.8 MHz - 22.4 MHz, 1 bit