Musicnote CD-MU8 MK – CD-player with top-loading transport
05.12.2024 11:00
The Musicnote brand has introduced the Musicnote CD-MU8 MK CD player, which has replaced the CD-MU8 model. The new device is based on two flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chips from ESS Technology – one for each channel. The circuit also uses low-noise operational amplifiers OPA2604, which provide significantly better characteristics compared to the widely used LME49720 and OPA2134, and Nichicon KG, KZ capacitors, as well as MUSE capacitors.
Musicnote CD-MU8 MK CD player offers exceptional sound quality, providing outstanding transparency of high frequencies, deep bass and natural delivery of the midrange. The output stage of the Musicnote CD-MU8 MK CD player is made on 6H3 tubes, which provide warmth and naturalness of sound. The component is equipped with a volume control, which allows it to be used with active speakers or a power amplifier.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — Musicnote CD-MU8 MK
Model name
CD-MU8 MK
Transport
Yes
Player
Yes
SACD support
N/A
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
20
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
20000
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)
100
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
100
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 110 x 330
Weight (kg)
12
Official link
Image from https://en.musicnote-hifi.com
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