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CD / SACD players and transports — YBA PASSION CDT450

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YBA PASSION CDT450
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The PASSION CDT450 is a CD transport from YBA, a French manufacturer with a considerable reputation for refined, musically engaging electronics engineering. The PASSION CDT450 brings YBA's characteristic French sonic philosophy to dedicated disc-transport duties, requiring a separate outboard DAC to complete a digital source chain.

Key specs that matter

At 430 x 388 x 118mm and 10.8kg, the PASSION CDT450 maintains a substantial chassis reflecting YBA's characteristic build quality standards evident throughout the brand's broader electronics catalogue.

Sound and use context

Expect a clean, low-jitter digital output specifically engineered to hand off to an external DAC, reflecting YBA's considered French engineering approach applied to physical disc transport mechanics.

Pairing

Because the PASSION CDT450 has no built-in DAC, it requires pairing with a separate outboard converter, and YBA's own DAC and preamplifier catalogue offers a natural, brand-coherent partner.

Alternatives

YBA's broader electronics catalogue, including the Heritage R100 streaming DAC, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different digital source format within the same refined French engineering philosophy. This overview reflects best currently available information for this transport.

Specifications

  • Model name

    PASSION CDT450

  • 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)

    430 x 388 x 118

  • Weight (kg)

    10.8

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/passion-cdt450-cd-transport/

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