Raqwe » DVD / CD-players https://www.raqwe.com Hi-tech news Thu, 14 May 2020 10:06:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1 We have a future CD. Review of CD-player Musical Fidelity M6TSD https://www.raqwe.com/future-cd-review-cd-player-musical-fidelity-m6tsd/ https://www.raqwe.com/future-cd-review-cd-player-musical-fidelity-m6tsd/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:08:10 +0000 http://www.raqwe.com/?p=5205 If we wanted to describe the sound of the player Musical Fidelity M6CD in three words, we would say – big, bold and smooth. If you like this approach is to get acquainted with it immediately. Although the sound of a solid-looking CD-player is not quite perfect, it has some competitors. M6CD has not only transport, but also digital inputs – optical, coaxial and USB. Unfortunately, USB-port only accepts files in formats up to 24 bit/48 kHz – in our time is not serious. Optical input raises the bar for up to 24 bit/96 kHz, and only able to coax support full high definition files (24/192). We begin testing the […]

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If we wanted to describe the sound of the player Musical Fidelity M6CD in three words, we would say – big, bold and smooth. If you like this approach is to get acquainted with it immediately. Although the sound of a solid-looking CD-player is not quite perfect, it has some competitors.

M6CD has not only transport, but also digital inputs – optical, coaxial and USB. Unfortunately, USB-port only accepts files in formats up to 24 bit/48 kHz – in our time is not serious. Optical input raises the bar for up to 24 bit/96 kHz, and only able to coax support full high definition files (24/192).

We begin testing the CD “Seasons” by Vivaldi – and Musical Fidelity is revealed in all its glory. His sound is equally inherent power and delicacy; sound stage – a huge and well-designed. We especially liking surprisingly transparent midrange and natural changes in intensity of the music transfer.

It is worth noting the high sophistication: even on a good system violin sometimes sound too harsh, but M6CD plays them with impeccable precision, without smoothing with sound. Spacious sound stage allows all the tools to stay at ease, the sound does not seem overloaded.

A powerful, deep bass

Tonal balance of the Musical Fidelity has shifted somewhat toward the deep and powerful bass. However, the developers of the business know that the sound does not seem heavy-handed, rich bass just add to it the heat and gravity.

Get Lucky song by Daft Punk sounds powerful and sophisticated. Rhythm was not entirely flawless, yet the combination of expressive dynamics and highly detailed forms a spectacular sound. Sometimes it happens that the material is not the most ideal listening quality is still very good, and this is such a case.

Staying in touch

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1. Analog Outputs

Like most of the models in this category, M6CD has analog outputs – balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA.

2. Digital Inputs

Unlike most CD-players, M6CD not ignore the fact that many people store music on your computer. Digital inputs can improve its sound quality compared with that provides PC. USB-port, the most obvious connection – the weakest of the three inputs.

The sound from digital inputs leaves a mixed bag: the scale and dynamics inherent in the reproduction of CD, are slightly lower, while the level of development remains as high. The signal from the USB-ports played worse than the rest, optical and coaxial inputs give good results for a wide range of music – from 50 Word for Snow by Kate Bush in the format 24/96 By the Way to the group Red Hot Chili Peppers.

In addition to comments on the sound quality, we have no claim to this player, it has a solid body with excellent finishes and strict front panel. Is it that easy to reach out to the transport control buttons located under the tray when it is open.

Most disappointing display: it has a small viewing angle and the poor quality of scrolling text. At that price, it could be better.

In the list of connections – balanced and unbalanced analog and digital optical and coaxial outputs and three inputs already mentioned.

M6CD pretty good, perhaps, the quality of its sound nedotyagivaet the ideal, but it will appeal to many. We are a little disappointed with the playback of digital inputs in comparison with the CD, but the fact that they are, deserves respect. All owners of large collections of CDs have a reason to get acquainted with this unit closer.

Price: $ 3250

Rating: 4

PROS: Transparent and well-developed midrange, smooth dynamics, powerful bass, digital inputs

CONS: Not exactly standard; USB-port supports only 24 bit/48 kHz uncomfortable display

VERDICT: M6CD is quite good, and its powerful and sophisticated sound will appeal to many

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EKCO reconcile the past with the future. Overview CD-proigryvatelya/TsAP EKCO EV55DP https://www.raqwe.com/ekco-reconcile-future-overview-cd-proigryvatelyatsap-ekco-ev55dp/ https://www.raqwe.com/ekco-reconcile-future-overview-cd-proigryvatelyatsap-ekco-ev55dp/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:23:21 +0000 http://www.raqwe.com/?p=4102 IAG Corporation has decided to resurrect some half-forgotten brand EKCO (see sidebar). EKCO EV55DP producer named digital player that characterizes it rather than just a CD-player, as a class, which is rapidly moving into the category of niche products. Today the forefront nominated DAC. Note the toggle switches instead of the usual buttons – they do not switch, as usual, from one position to another, and by sending a command pulse, bounce into position Such an apparatus is EKCO EV55DP, brings together the past with the future. In addition to the CD-transport he has two coaxial inputs and USB-port with support for up to 24 bit/192 kHz, allowing the use […]

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IAG Corporation has decided to resurrect some half-forgotten brand EKCO (see sidebar). EKCO EV55DP producer named digital player that characterizes it rather than just a CD-player, as a class, which is rapidly moving into the category of niche products. Today the forefront nominated DAC.

Note the toggle switches instead of the usual buttons – they do not switch, as usual, from one position to another, and by sending a command pulse, bounce into position

Such an apparatus is EKCO EV55DP, brings together the past with the future. In addition to the CD-transport he has two coaxial inputs and USB-port with support for up to 24 bit/192 kHz, allowing the use of its built-in DAC to work with third-party sources, including a PC.

There are a few nice options: two RCA-outputs on the rear panel – one for the analog signal with a fixed level, the other controlled (remote control only), there are also a digital optical and coaxial outputs, allowing to use and EKCO EV55DP as USB-SPDIF -converter, front we see a 6.3-millimeter headphone output, as well as the lamp ECC82 (12AU7) in the box – it is decorated not only components, but also a sound that can be sent and passed her on the path of transistor. Not so conspicuous Available sampling rate converter kGts/192 176 kHz (adjustable by remote control as well as his passing.)

All of these advanced features are packed into a stylish and solid retrokorpus, the design of which must have been inspired by the views of tube radio EKCO 40s. Thick side plates are made of solid wood and lacquered.

Residually

Listening EKCO EV55DP we started with a favorite CD from our collection. Because just playing discs are nothing new, but really high quality is more and more expensive, then rank the sound of this unit is quite difficult – very great his equipment. Let’s just say, play CD – not the strongest side of it, if you take into account the full price of the machine, and no estimate of its contribution from this feature. Character of the sound it is not too collected and refined, for example, in the compositions of CD After Fajr Ahmad Jamal piano very much highlighted and not entirely consistent with the other instruments, although the overall sound rich and assertive. With a symphony orchestra fared worse – the detail is clearly not up to par.

In the starring

But how DAC EV55DP acts much better: it converts the digital stream with excellent transport SACD-player Esoteric X-03 in excellent sound – smooth, detailed, balanced, intense, rhythmic and natural. The same jazz A. Jamal gets its usual form. Vocal A. Netrebko (CD Opera Arias) – articulate, rich nuances, strong. The orchestral accompaniment – designed, as well as lush and big. Turning the lamp attached to the voice of the singer even more colors, in this case already seems redundant.

In non-oversampling – sounding more straightforward and lean, we really liked the version with a frequency of 192 kHz – so performance is richer, fuller and more expressive. Although such a complex music, such as ballet suite Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”, where accuracy is important, the transformation to the initial frequency of 44.1 kHz was preferable.

Connecting digital player directly to the power amplifier through an adjustable output also gives a little lean, but a detailed and coherent sound, which, if desired, can be given a flowery with a lamp or resampling. In a system with active speakers this function is difficult to overestimate.

The reader has probably already tired of the descriptions of the use of this device, but we just picked up, perhaps the most relevant – from the PC via USB-port. So, happy to report that in this case it is high. Compared with the playback SPDIF-flow from one of the best in the world of transports (which are unlikely to have each hand) the signal from the PC sounds only slightly less detail and work; balance and agility remain at a high level, the sound is smooth and natural, pleasing to the hearing. Above it can also be more work available to a EV55DP means. But a much better result you will get with HD-audio files – they pick up the sound of a step up.

Endowed retrovneshnostyu EKCO EV55DP showed himself a modern station wagon with a mass of useful functions. He offered a couple of tube integrated amplifier EKCO EV55SE, with which we are acquainted, but taken in isolation, the unit will find its rightful place in the existing system, or even become its center (PC or active speakers, for example). So reincarnation EKCO brand can be considered valid.

Nostalgia

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EKCO – this is the famous British brand with a long history. E.K.Cole Company Limited in 1926 created a talented engineer Erik Cole and registered trademark EKCO. It produced many kinds of products, including radio and television, as well as a long list of radio and electrical devices.

Price: $ 2,500

Pros: Facilities and functional flexibility, good sound from a CD and a non-party sources – smooth, detailed, natural and emotional; retrovneshnost

Cons: Plays CD, if it is priority

Verdict: The unusual design and modern equipment, but also a very high-quality sound

In terms of figures

  • Type: CD-proigryvatel/TsAP
  • Digital Inputs: 2 Coaxial, USB 2.0 (Type B)
  • Digital outputs: Coaxial, Optical
  • Analog outputs: RCA fixed, RCA adjustable, 6.3-millimeter headphone
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 11 × 42 × 31 cm
  • Weight: 6.8 kg

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