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Unison Research UNICO CD DUE
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The UNICO CD DUE is a CD player from Unison Research, an Italian manufacturer known for considered tube amplifier engineering, built with exceptionally clean measured performance for disc-based playback. The UNICO CD DUE brings Unison Research's approach to a considered digital source component.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD playback spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise for CD is an exceptionally low 0.0003% - an impressive figure for a CD player. At 450 x 380 x 130mm and 10kg, the UNICO CD DUE maintains a substantial chassis consistent with Unison Research's broader build-quality standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the remarkable sub-0.0003% distortion figure, potentially combined with Unison Research's characteristic tube-informed output stage character extending into digital playback.

Pairing

Unison Research's own amplifier and loudspeaker catalogue, including the MAX MINI, offers natural companion components for a coherently voiced, entirely Unison Research-based system.

Alternatives

Unison Research's broader digital source catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features.

Specifications

  • Model name

    UNICO CD DUE

  • 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)

    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) (%)

    0.0003

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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    450 x 380 x 130

  • Weight (kg)

    10

  • Official link

    https://unisonresearch.com/en/prodotti/unico-cd-due/

Unison Research UNICO CD UNO

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