CD / SACD players and transports — YBA HERITAGE CD200

The HERITAGE CD200 is a CD player from YBA, sharing the HERITAGE CD100's electrical specifications within a somewhat heavier chassis. The HERITAGE CD200 brings YBA's considered engineering to disc-based digital source playback within the Heritage lineage.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the HERITAGE CD100. Output level is 2V balanced or 4V single-ended, also matching. Signal-to-noise ratio for CD is 108dB via RCA or 113dB via XLR, also matching. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under an exceptionally low 0.001%, also matching. At 430 x 372 x 118mm and 7.9kg, the HERITAGE CD200 shares the HERITAGE CD100's chassis dimensions with somewhat greater mass, likely reflecting a more substantial internal transformer or chassis construction.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the strong over-108dB signal-to-noise figures across both connections and near-immeasurable 0.001% distortion figure, matching the HERITAGE CD100's measurement standards within a somewhat more substantial chassis.

Pairing

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

Alternatives

YBA's own HERITAGE CD100 offers a somewhat lighter alternative within the same broader Heritage catalogue - buyers should confirm the specific distinguishing features between the two directly with YBA.