Musical Fidelity, B1xcd 출시

Musical Fidelity는 자사의 클래식 B-시리즈를 부활시키며 새로운 B1xCD CD 플레이어를 출시했습니다.

Musical Fidelity B1xCD 주요 특징

• 재생 방식: 전용 트레이 로딩(Tray-loading) 방식의 Red Book CD-DA 드라이브 탑재 [1]

• 음질 및 성능:

  • 낮은 지터(Jitter <130 ps) 및 액티브 리클로킹 기능

  • 아날로그 RCA 출력 및 코액셜(Coaxial, 24-bit/192kHz) 디지털 출력 지원으로 트랜스포트로도 활용 가능

  • 전면 헤드폰 출력단 탑재

• 출시 가격 (MSRP):

  • 영국: £599

  • 유럽: €599 ~ €799 수준

  • 호주: A$1,200 (2027년 1분기 중순 출시 예정)

Drive & Mechanics

• Disc Mechanism: True Red Book CD-DA tray-loader drive

• Compatibility: CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats

• Jitter Reduction: Memory buffer and active reclocking system with jitter rated below 130 picoseconds

Audio & Performance Specs

• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.003% (on RCA analog output)

• Digital-to-Analog Conversion: High-performance DAC with a linear power supply and low-noise preamp stage

Connections & Outputs

• Analog Outputs: RCA stereo analog output

• Digital Outputs: Optical and coaxial digital outputs (coaxial supports up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, allowing use as a transport)

• Headphone Jack: Front-panel headphone connection

Design & Build

• Chassis: Robust metal housing designed to minimize internal and external vibrations

• Front Panel: Central digital display, transport control buttons (play/pause, eject, track controls) beneath the loading tray, and an included remote control