Belt Drive CD Player

CD5

USB Sound System

CEC CD5’s New Belt- Drive Mechanism enables user replacement of rubber belt,
Uses a 32bit /384kHz at PCM and DSD128/5.6MHz compatible USB input,
and has Headphone output on front panel

Since CEC introduced world's first Belt-Drive CD Transport in the spring of 1992, a lot of music lovers have enjoyed its richmusical sound, which CEC continues to improve on. A heavier stabilizer brings a more stable rotation of the disc and the BeltDrive system eliminates the affects of vibration and electromagnetic noise caused by the motor rotation. The only problem isthat its key component, the rubber belt, does not maintain half-eternal life. But now with the CD 5’s new Belt-Drive mechanism
you are able to replace the belt without consulting a special engineer.
Digital output and headphone terminal have been added for the first time to a Belt-Drive CD Player. This maximizes themost advanced DAC technology developed by ESS, and the headphone output enables direct listening without amplifier andloudspeaker system.
With USB input connected to PC up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128/5.6MHz high-resolution music sources can be
reproduced through the CD5. Here the CD5 works as the high-resolution music reproduction device in addition to anindependent D/A converter for CD music.

● PCM 192kHz playback through USB input, digital filter PULSE● Rear panel● Massive brass stabilizer of 7cm in diameter
and weighing 330 grams securely holds a
disc in place.

■ BELT-DRIVE CD MECHANISM
In order to read the signal recorded with Constant Linear Velocity(CLV) on CD, rotation speed should be slowed down as it goesto the outside. Usually the spindle motor controls the variationof speed. All CD players and transports place the spindle motor
beneath the turntable for CD and the motor shaft works as theturntable center, this is called direct-drive system. Stable andaccurate rotation requires a bigger torque of motor itself, which
inevitably creates certain vibration and the electromagnetic noise.
In CEC CD5 Belt-Drive the spindle motor is placed independently
from the center shaft and vibration as well as electromagnetic noise
effect to the CD are thus minimized. A heavy CD stabilizer provides
bigger inertia of turntable and achieves a stable and smooth rotationof discs. Smaller torque motor and longer distance from the motor
to the center shaft (turntable) create the ideal fundamentals ofmusic reproduction.
By placing the turntable shaft in the center of the top loading open
space the rubber belt replacement is now done with ease on theCD5.
■ ESS DAC CHIP
The conversion from digital to analog signal is performed by theESS HyperstreamTM DAC chip ES9018K2M which is compatible up
to 32-bit/384kHz signals. In addition signals through ES9018K2M
go through original full-balanced circuit to achieve dynamic andmusical reproduction of music.
CD5 offers two different digital filters, “FLAT”, a standard filter withsuper linear frequency response to 20kHz, and “PULSE”, a ringingfree pulse-optimized filter with a softer roll-off below 20kHz. You
may select easily by the remote control.
■ DIGITAL INPUTSSPDIF input is compatible up to 24bit/192kHz by COAX and TOSLINK terminals. USB* input for the connection to PC is compatible
up to PCM32bit/384kHz and DoP reproduction at DSD128/5.6MHz.
■ ANALOG OUTPUTS
Both connections are available. Conventional type RCA output, andXLR output terminal for balance connection.
■ DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Two outputs are available for CD playback: COAX and TOSLINK.
■ LARGE DISPLAY WINDOWA large display window indicates input status, condition of digital
filter, and the input sampling frequency. Independent FL display
shows the condition of the performance of CDs.
Three steps may dim the brightness of display.
*Mac PC (X10.6.8 or newer) does not require any additional USB 2.0 driver but Windows PC(XP or newer) needs to install CEC specialized USB driver to recognize CD5 as USB audio
device and play PCM music sources. Compatible PC-Music player should be preparedyourself.
Installing ASIO and DSD drivers to a freeware PC-Music player foobar2000 for Windows,
DSD64 and 128 files can be reproduced as well. Those drivers and install manual areavailable at download sites in CEC home page.

■SPECIFICATIONS
Playable disc

Audio CD & Finalized CD-R/RW recorded in audio CD format

Sampling frequency

20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB (CD playback)Spindle drive system

Belt-driveS/N ratio		

105dB, 1kHz/0dB

CD Stabilizer

diameter: 70mm, weight: 330g(brass)

Cross talk		

105dB, 1kHz/0dB

Digital output

COAXIAL x 1: 0.5Vp-p/75Ω				THD		

0.016%, 1kHz/0dB			TOS x 1: -21 to -15dBm EIAJPower		

AC230/120V, 50/60Hz (specified on rear panel)

Digital input /COAXIAL x 1: SPDIF 24bit/32 to 192kHz

Power consumption

17W

Sampling frequency

TOSLINK x 1: SPDIF 24bit/32 to 192kHz			Dimensions		

approx. 435(W) x 335(D) x 109(H)mm (incl. knobs & legs)			

USB2.0 x 1: PCM 32bit/32 to 384kHz, DSD2.8224 to 5.6448MHz

Weight		approx. 8.6kg (incl. CD stabilizer)

DAC

ESS ES9018K2M x 1

Accessories		CD stabilizer, AC power cord, Remote control unit, 		Digital filter

FLAT / PULSE (switchable) (for DSD playback FLAT only)		

two AAA batteries, Owner's Manual

Analog output

Balanced XLR (pin2=hot) x 1 / 4Vrms

Color		Silver			

Unbalanced RCA x 1 / 2Vrms

Headphones output

6.3mm x 1

CEC Co., Ltd., Japan http://www.cec-web.co.jp>Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety Precaution

1410-ABe sure to operate this product properly once you have thoroughly
read the owner's manual.