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CD / SACD players and transports — YBA DESIGN WM202

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YBA DESIGN WM202
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The DESIGN WM202 is a CD player from YBA, a well-established French manufacturer known for accomplished, considered electronics engineering, built with an exceptionally low distortion figure. The DESIGN WM202 brings YBA's considered engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level is 2V single-ended. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 107dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.001%. At 320 x 280 x 110mm and 5kg, the DESIGN WM202 maintains a manageable CD player chassis reflecting YBA's considered French engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the strong over-107dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.001% distortion figure, consistent with YBA's broader accomplished engineering philosophy.

Pairing

YBA's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

YBA's own Design One offers a considerably more compact, exceptional alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    DESIGN WM202

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20 000

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    2

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    >107

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    <0.001

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    320 x 280 x 110

  • Weight (kg)

    5

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/yba-design-wm202-cd-player/

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