Placement and Initial Setup
Because the CD-2 runs cool it can be placed in many system locations without compromise. We do not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the CD-2. This may mar or scratch the chassis finish. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your CD-2.
Placement on top of your audio furniture or on a shelf with at least 6 inches of clearance above the CD-2 will insure that you can access the top loading CD transport mechanism. Placement in a rel- atively sheltered environment will insure that the CD-2 can operate un-impeded by dust or animals.
IMPORTANT: Make all connections and settings before powering your unit.
Design Features
The Bel Canto CD-2 is designed to recov- er the digital audio data from a CD error- free and with extremely low jitter
•Ultra-ClockTMarchitecture recovers the data with minimal clock jitter
•CD-PRO2 top load mechanism for qual- ity and longevity
•24/96 upsampling maximizes dynam- ic range potential from inboard and out- board DACs
•4-layer PC board design for superior signal routing, grounding and power supply routing
•Outboard regulated power supply pro- vides firm foundation for multiple local regulators
•Multi-stage power supplies for precise power to the sensitive analog circuitry
Conditioning
•24/192 integrated DAC with 112dB of dynamic range
•Ultra low noise second stage indepen- dant regulation for the analog sections
•High speed isolation transformers on AES and SPDIF digital outputs for opti- mum interface to outboard DAC
•Selectable Fixed or Variable analog outputs can drive amplifier directly
•4Vrms Balanced and 2Vrms single ended analog outputs
•Single front panel control for simple operation
•Comprehensive drive functions avail- able from full-system remote control
•Ultra-efficient Green Technology design with 3W standby and 5W operating power dissipation
The CD-2’s sonic performance will start to stabilize after 100 hours of continuous power up. For optimum per-
formance keep the CD-2 powered up at all times.
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