TEAC CD-5 (1994)

 

A shape that makes a statement, an innovative vibration control structure that brings out the best in music. Vibrations and resonance caused by the "bonnet" greatly diminish the nuances of the sound recorded on the disc. A vibration control structure with high rigidity and high mass is adopted to eliminate adverse effects due to vibration and resonance. For the CD-5, a steel damper material with a thickness of 1.6 mm and a weight of 1.1 kg is rigidly fixed to the top plate, and a steel damper material with a thickness of 1.2 mm is also used for the bottom plate. By making the upper and lower sides of the casing highly rigid and heavy, a stronger structure is achieved. In addition, the front panel is made of 5 mm thick solid aluminum, and by placing only the minimum necessary keys, the opening is reduced and the influence of sound pressure is reduced. The D/A conversion section uses the Philips D/A converter bit stream "SAA7350" and has a 1-bit 4-DAC configuration, thereby eliminating non-linear distortion and 0 cross distortion in principle. The digital filter uses a 20-bit 8-times oversampling digital filter.

Main features of the CD-5

High rigidity, high mass structure with heavy steel damper material on the top and bottom of the case and 5mm thick solid aluminum on the front panel

Conical bottom with pinpoint grounding to minimize unnecessary vibrations

Pit stream 1bit DAC that reproduces the nuances of sound clearly

External dimensions: W481×H123.5×D295

Weight: 7.2kg

Available in Gold and Black