c-dac15.3 CD / DAC
Versatility, performance, and value are the hallmarks of the c-dac15.3.
one-box solution
By combining a fantastic 3-input dac with a great sounding cd player, we’ve designed a one-box solution that will simplify and dramatically improve your digital music experience.
sound improvement
Connect it to a computer, Sonos, Apple TV, Airport Express, any digital streaming device, or simply play a cd, and you’ll be amazed by the improvement in sound.
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The c-dac15.3 is easy to operate and partners beautifully with our matching a15.3 integrated amp.
feature list
- 24bit/192kHz Burr-Brown PCM 1796 DAC
- 3 input (optical, coax, usb-b) 24bit/192kHz Wolfson WM8805 DAC
- brushed aluminum faceplate
- mid-ship mounted vibration damped CD transport
- high efficiency toroidal power transformer
- gold plated stereo output
- coax digital output
- plays CD, CD-R/RW
- removable power cord
- special padded vibration damping feet
- voltage switchable
- system remote control
- easy to view display
- black finish
- w17 x d14.3 x h3.1 in
- 19 lbs. pkg.
technical specifications
analog outputs
frequency response: 20Hz – 20KHz, +0dB / -0.5dB signal-to-noise ratio:: 105dB dynamic: >95dB channel separation: >100dB, 1kHz THD: <0.002% (A-Weighted) output level: 2.2V, 1kHz output impedance: 100Ω
digital inputs
coaxial
Input format: 0.5Vpp/75Ω (IEC60958-3 compliant) input signal sampling frequency range: 32kHz to 192kHz
optical
input format: JEITA CP-1212 input signal sampling
frequency range:32kHz to 96kHz
USB
supports standard sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz resolution: 16Bit to 24Bit
digital output
COAXIAL(IEC 60958)
Output impedance: 75 Open Voltage: 1.0 Vp-p Load Voltage: 0.5 Vp-p CD DAC: Burr-Brown PCM 1796 24 bit/192 kHz DIGITAL INPUTS DAC: Wolfson WM8805 Transport: Sanyo HD850 Digital Output Connection: Coaxial: 75 ohm
physical
Dimensions: w16.9 x d13.2 x h3.1 in (w430 x d336 x h79 mm) Weight: 11 lbs. pkgd. (5 kg)
STEPHEN MEJIAS OF STEREOPHILE WRITES:
…I know of no other CD player in the Music Hall’s price range that comes with as many high-quality digital inputs.
Music Hall’s newest and most affordable electronics are models of extreme utility. The c-dac15.3 combines a single-disc CD player and three-input (USB, TosLink, coaxial) digital-to-analog converter in a single box…
It comes with a robust AC cord and a slim remote control whose metallic charcoal finish, gold-hued buttons, and textured backside make it unusually attractive and satisfying to use.