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CD / SACD players and transports — YBA Passion CD430 MKII

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YBA Passion CD430 MKII
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The Passion CD430 MKII is a CD player from YBA, part of the Passion lineage, built with a strong signal-to-noise figure. The Passion CD430 MKII 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 2.15V balanced or 4.3V single-ended, consistent with YBA's characteristic output-level convention seen across the brand's broader catalogue. Signal-to-noise ratio for CD is a strong 114dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.0015%. At 430 x 388 x 118mm and 12.3kg, the Passion CD430 MKII represents a substantial CD player commitment reflecting YBA's considered Passion-lineage engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the strong 114dB signal-to-noise figure, consistent with YBA's broader accomplished French engineering philosophy within the Passion lineage.

Pairing

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

Alternatives

YBA's own GENESIS CD4 offers a related model within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Passion CD430 MKII

  • 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)

    2.15

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    4.3

  • 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%

  • 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-cd430-mkii-cd-player/

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