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YBA PASSION CD430
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The Passion CD430 is a CD player from the French electronics manufacturer YBA, part of its Passion line. It offers both balanced and single-ended analogue outputs.

Key specs that matter

On CD the frequency response spans 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The balanced output delivers 4.6 V and the single-ended output 2.3 V. Signal-to-noise ratio is 110 dB. Distortion is 0.0015% at 16-bit and falls to 0.0008% at 24-bit resolution. The chassis measures 430 x 388 x 118 mm and weighs 12.8 kg.

Pairing

The XLR outputs connect to amplifiers with balanced inputs, and the RCA outputs serve single-ended designs. Within the same brand, the Heritage A200S integrated amplifier is a logical partner.

Alternatives

YBA later released the Passion CD430 MKII, a revised version of this player with dual AD1955 converters and a Bluetooth input.

Specifications

  • Model name

    PASSION CD430

  • 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)

    4.3

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    2.15

  • 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)

    114

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

    N/A

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

    0.0015% (16bit), 0.0008% (24bit)

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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    430 x 388 x 118

  • Weight (kg)

    12.3

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/passion-cd4-cd430-cd-player/

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