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No volume control on this model, it would canibalize their reference dac.
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No volume control on this model, it would canibalize their reference dac.
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Anyone road test the new ARC Ref CD-9??
The ARC web site hasn't posted anything yet, but ARCDB picked the newest ARC addition to its Ref line-up:
"Benefitting from what we have learned in the development of the REF DAC and the DSPre, the REF CD9 utilizes quad 24-bit DACs running in mono mode, with dual master oscillators; one for 44.1/88.2/176.4 sample rates, the other for 48/96/192kHz sample rates. Sample rate conversion is selectable for all inputs, allowing playback in native resolution or via upsampling, including compact disc and—for the first time— the USB input. Additionally, there is a selectable digital filter, with either fast or slow rolloff. On the bench, the bandwidth of the REF CD9 is five times that of the CD8, with one tenth of the distortion, greater dynamic range, and it is also quieter."
And all for the palty sum of $12,999.
"Benefitting from what we have learned in the development of the REF DAC and the DSPre, the REF CD9 utilizes quad 24-bit DACs running in mono mode, with dual master oscillators; one for 44.1/88.2/176.4 sample rates, the other for 48/96/192kHz sample rates. Sample rate conversion is selectable for all inputs, allowing playback in native resolution or via upsampling, including compact disc and—for the first time— the USB input. Additionally, there is a selectable digital filter, with either fast or slow rolloff. On the bench, the bandwidth of the REF CD9 is five times that of the CD8, with one tenth of the distortion, greater dynamic range, and it is also quieter."
And all for the palty sum of $12,999.