CD/SACD-проигрыватели и транспорты — Canor Audio CD 1.10

The CD 1.10 is the top valve CD player and DAC from Canor, the Slovak manufacturer of tube electronics based in Prešov. It inherits the large matrix display of its predecessor, the CD2 VR+, and its styling matches Canor's amplifiers. Beyond disc playback, it works as a stand-alone DAC with coaxial, optical and USB inputs.

Key specs that matter

Conversion uses a separate 24-bit/192 kHz DAC for each channel. The player handles PCM from 44.1 to 192 kHz and DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256. Frequency range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz within 0.8 dB, THD is below 0.005% at 1 kHz and signal-to-noise exceeds 102 dB. Analogue outputs are RCA at 2.5 V and XLR at 5 V, with output impedance below 100 ohms. Digital outputs are coaxial and optical. The tube complement is two 12AX7, two 6922 and one 6CA4. The chassis measures 435 x 170 x 420 mm and weighs 15 kg.

Engineering and use context

The two DAC chips are galvanically separated from the digital section, so noise from the transport and receiver circuits does not reach the conversion stage. After conversion, super-symmetrical passive filters with a steep slope remove out-of-band products. The analogue output stage is valve-based and runs in pure Class A with automatic bias and cathode feedback, and a 6CA4 vacuum rectifier feeds the high-voltage supply. The disc drawer runs on bearing-supported rails. Circuit boards use Canor's CMT technology, and the chassis parts are made with the company's PCD milling process. An oversized power transformer keeps stray magnetic field and noise low. A Voltage Stabilization Circuit monitors mains voltage in real time and switches between several primary windings on the transformer to keep the tube heater and anode supplies within specification, which extends tube life. Two digital filters can be selected from the front panel of the player. The warranty covers tubes for a shorter period than the rest of the unit. The front display is legible from across the room in orange, and the display layout follows that of Canor's amplifiers.

Pairing

The balanced output suits preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers with XLR inputs, including Canor's own tube integrated amplifiers. A computer connected over USB can use the Canor converter directly, and the digital outputs allow the drive to feed an external converter.

Alternatives

Canor's CD 2.10 is the smaller tube CD player and DAC built around an AK4490 converter.