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CD / SACD players and transports — Soulnote Z-3

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Soulnote Z-3
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The Z-3 is a CD player from Soulnote, a Japanese manufacturer known for considered digital and analogue electronics engineering. The Z-3 brings Soulnote's approach to disc-based digital source playback in a substantial chassis.

Key specs that matter

At 454 x 174 x 393mm and 20kg, the Z-3's considerable weight reflects serious internal transport and power-supply componentry consistent with Soulnote's broader engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect the considered, technically accomplished character Soulnote's broader electronics catalogue is known for, applied here to disc-based digital source playback with serious internal build quality.

Pairing

Soulnote's own A-3core power amplifier and sa1.0 preamplifier share the brand's coherent engineering philosophy, forming natural companion components for a fully Soulnote-based system.

Alternatives

Soulnote's broader digital source catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same considered Japanese engineering philosophy.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Z-3

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    N/A

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • 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)

    N/A

  • 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)

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    454 × 174 × 393

  • Weight (kg)

    20

  • Official link

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