Cary Audio
Monitor Audio BRLCR
CD 303/300
compact disc player

CD 303/300
compact disc player

HDCD decoding, single CD playback at 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz sample rates, remotely selectable with the remote control handset or with a front panel button. Digital buffer stage to eliminate jitter! 24 bit Burr Brown 1792 DAC chips used for D/A conversion, C-core power transformer, fully regulated power supplies, and fully shielded drive mechanism. The vacuum tube outputs have a removable panel above them for tube exchange or 'tube rolling' without opening the chassis. Received the "2005 Product of the Year" award from Electronic House magazine.


Highlights

HDCD, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Specifications

Transport 3 Beam CD/DVD ROM drive
Frequency Response 2 Hz - 22 kHz (44.1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 127 dB (1 kHz)
THD 0.004% (1 kHz)
Channel Separation 109 dB (1 kHz)
Power Consumption 60 Watts (15 standby)
Digital/Analog Converters (DAC) (2) Burr Brown PCM1792u 24 bit DAC chip sets
Sample Rate Settings 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz sample rates for CD, CD-R or CD-RW disk playback to the analog output, digital output Fs of 44.1, 96 or 192 kHz
Audio Output Level Single-Ended 3.0 Vrms
Balanced XLR 6.0 Vrms
Analog Outputs (1) pair balanced via XLR connectors
(1) pair single-ended via RCA connectors
Features 48 bit DSP digital buffer circuit, bubble level balance on the chassis top panel, adjustable metal cone feet, variable analog volume control, vacuum tube and solid state output sections with remote selection or front panel button,  dimmer light control for display, C-core power transformer, fully regulated power supplies, RS 232 port control for custom installation systems, chassis top removable panel above the 12AU7 vacuum tubes in the output stage, HDCD decoding with Cary DSP-300 digital filter
Digital Outputs (1) Balanced
(1) Coaxial
(1) Toslink
Power Input 100-120 or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Finish Black or Silver Anodized Aluminum Faceplates, Black Epoxy Coated Steel Chassis, black anodized cone feet
Weight 38 lbs
Dimensions 4" H x 18" W x 15" D