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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

The Classé CDP.5 compact disk player is high quality unit utilizing the latest innovations in 

digital audio reproduction.  The philosophy behind the CDP.5 is advanced technology for extracting the 

maximum musical performance, but also embraces the time proven idea of simplicity, in accordance 

with the saying "simpler is better." 

 

No effort has been spared in the development of the CDP.5.  The chassis is of exceptionally 

thick gauge metal, and has been designed to resist vibration through solid construction and proper 

isolation from sources of vibration.  The 3/8 inch thick faceplate is a tribute to its construction and 

aesthetics.   

 

Inside, main power is provided by a custom high-current 30VA toroidal transformer.  The power 

supply of the CDP.5 is generously oversized to assure that regardless how much current is drawn, the 

circuitry will remain unaffected by any fluctuations.  Numerous power supplies are used, to assure the 

elimination of interference caused by fluctuations often induced by heavy current draw on shared 

supplies.   

 The CDP.5 inherently has a low power consumption, but micro-information is easily 

contaminated when traditional power supplies clip due to their inadequate output.  This is the general 

idea behind the high current, stable supply that powers the CDP.5. 

 

The disk transport itself is the latest Philips CDM12.4 with the L1210 Loader assembly.  This 

mechanism employs a newly-developed linear tracking laser pickup which is faster, quieter, and longer 

lasting that the well received CDM9 Pro mechanism.  The isolated suspension system of the CDM12.4's 

optical circuitry and disk motor is completely separate from the disk tray, eliminating micro-vibrations 

caused by sudden atmospheric pressure changes around the front panel. The CDM12.4 is of broadcast 

quality, and its outstanding construction using highly efficient, long life motors assures excellent long-

term reliability.  In addition, this compact disk player is designed not to require periodic calibration, 

assuring that long-term alignment will always be right on specification. 

 

Jitter, also known as errors in the time domain, is the prime factor in performance degradation, 

and Classé has addressed this problem from every perspective.  One aspect is the outstanding power 

supply described above; another is the exceptional reclocking circuitry.  Using a 16.9344 MHz crystal 

oscillator to generate the digital output, the final jitter measured at the output is typically so low it can 

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Страница 1: ...CLASS AUDIO CDP 5 CD PLAYER CDP 5 OWNER S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...n goals Similar circuits are then tailored to different power levels etc Differences between less expensive models and more expensive models are parts quality and compliment power supply extravagance...

Страница 3: ...OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING SET UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 A C LINE POWER 6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS 7 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS 8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 14 SPECIFICATI...

Страница 4: ...power source of the proper rated voltage The original shipping container and the serial number tag at the back of the unit will stipulate the AC voltage from which this unit can operate correctly 4 S...

Страница 5: ...rated on a horizontal platform see specifications for details such as a table or preferably specialized audio furniture to extract the best performance Like fine turntables and interconnect cables the...

Страница 6: ...xhibit sonic growth for the first 300 hours of use For optimum sonic performance you should consider use of the optional CLASS REFERENCE A C LINE CORD Consult your dealer regarding this accessory CAUT...

Страница 7: ...on page 10 for visual aid A NOTE ABOUT THE CONNECTING CABLES The overall performance of the CD PLAYER will vary dramatically with the quality and type of cables chosen Selection of the highest qualit...

Страница 8: ...Each time this button is pressed the CDP 5 will advance one track i e press it twice to advance two tracks three for three tracks etc If pressed during playback the CDP 5 resumes playing from the des...

Страница 9: ...AD to open the CD tray Gently place the disk with the label side up on the tray and press LOAD again The tray will close and several seconds later the display will indicate the total number of tracks...

Страница 10: ...se NEXT and PREVIOUS to change tracks The programmed tracks don t have to be in ascending numerical order i e you can program track 2 to play after track 6 If you programmed a track by accident simply...

Страница 11: ...ndy feature that lets you preview the contents of a disk By pressing SCAN the CDP 5 will automatically play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disk Once you ve found a track you like pressing S...

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Страница 14: ...taminated when traditional power supplies clip due to their inadequate output This is the general idea behind the high current stable supply that powers the CDP 5 The disk transport itself is the late...

Страница 15: ...to follow the DAC which reduces the errors that are associated with brick wall analog filters and also minimizes the number of components in the signal path With non HDCD encoded data the decoder exh...

Страница 16: ...meet FCC class B requirements This will ensure that the CDP 5 will be insensitive to noisy components in a system and in turn will not cause harmful interference to other components Every CDP 5 underg...

Страница 17: ...C Clock Jitter Less than 5 picoseconds RMS 20Hz to 40 KHz Laser semiconductor GaAIAs 0 5 mw continuous 790 nm Sampling rate 352 8 KHz Disc rotation velocity 200 500 rpm constant linear velocity Quanti...

Страница 18: ...18 CLASS AUDIO 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone 514 636 63 85 Fax 514 636 14 28...

Страница 19: ...the European Community CE mark This means that your Class product has been subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world and have proven to meet or exceed all European Co...

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