TL1N
Double Belt-drive CD Transport

A higher level of music reproduction
A CD transpor t combining unique belt- drive enginee ring with advanced digital technology

In the early 1990s, when CD player driven by direct motors were the norm, CEC released the "TL1",
a CD transport using proprietary belt-drive technology. The TL1 captured the hearts of audiophiles
all over the world with its unique idea and sophisticated sound. Seventeen years later, CEC
challenges its own legend with the “TL1N” (N for New) CD transport.

Belt-driven Spindle and Pick-upOrignal Stabilizer (370g)

Remote Control Unit
Rear Panel

Top-of-the-line Analog Technology’s Answer to the Digital
Challenge
Since its inception, CEC has reigned as the foremost among analog player manufacturers.
The original TL1 CD transport was conceived as a challenge to the digital world, making
full use of CEC’s legacy in traditional mechanical engineering.
During the playback of audio CDs, the rotation speed of the disc needs to be reduced
gradually as playback proceeds outwards, in order to keep its linear speed constant. In
most cases, a spindle motor handles this velocity adjustment.
Most CD players and CD transports are designed with a direct-drive system, whichplaces the motor just under the turntable and drives the spindle directly.
A relatively large motor is needed to ensure adequate velocity adjustment, making
it virtually impossible to be exempt from signal distortion caused by vibration andelectromagnetic noise from the motor.
In order to improve the quality of the audio signals, CEC added a stabilizer to theturntable to increase its effective mass and inertial stability, making it possible to use asmaller motor located away from the spindle, and have it drive the spindle with a belt.
CEC also designed an indirect belt-drive system for the pick-up, considering the pick-up
motor a similar source of noise.
Based on the ideas above, CEC has spent the last 17 years devotedly developing beltdrive CD player/transports. Combining the latest digital data transfer techniques withthe tried-and-true abilities of the belt-drive player in providing audio reproduction freeof motor noises, the updated TL1N CD transport offers an unprecedentedly beautiful,precise and deep reproduced sound.

Evolutionary Integration of Analogue and Digital Technology
As a staple of the digital age, the TL1N features multiple digital outputs including
CEC’s proprietary “SUPERLINK” system, AES/EBU (XLR), COAXIAL, andTOSLINK (optical).
Of particular note, CEC’s SUPERLINK system, which transmits audio signals andsynchronization (clock) signals separately to minimize encoding/decoding jitter, has
evolved into a multiple-cable system using high-quality 75Ω BNC cables, adding further
polish to the CD transport’s essential role of accurately conveying the information
recorded on a CD.

World-class Design from JapanThe TL1N’s outer casing features a modern and organic curved design as well as highquality 30mm aluminum boards, which add to both its visual appeal and structural
hardiness. Its smoothly curved surface randomly dissipates external vibration fromspeakers and such, improving the TL1N’s resistance to noise over the original boxshaped TL1.
The TL1N uses an advanced switching power supply with an integrated AC line power
purifier, providing stable power to its motor, servo, display and digital circuitries.

SpecificationsGeneralTransport
Playable Discs
Spindle Drive System
Pickup Drive System
CD Stabilizer
Spindle Shaft
ChassisAudio CDs & Finalized CD-R/RWs recorded in audio CD format
Belt-drive
Belt-drive
Brass (ø120mm, weight : 370g)
ø4mm
Aluminum (Maximum Thickness : 30mm)

Digital Output

SUPERLINK×1(BNC×4) : 2.5Vp-p/75Ω
AES/EBU(Balanced XLR;HOT=2) ×1 : 2.5Vp-p/110Ω
COAXIAL(SPDIF)×1 : 0.5Vp-p/75Ω
TOS×1 : -21 ~ -15dBm EIAJ

OutputPower Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions
WeightAccessories
Color

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AC100V-240V 50/60Hz9W
Approx. 435(W)×364(D)×145(H) mm(incl. legs, knobs and terminals)
Approx. 14kg
AC Power Cord, Stabilizer, Remote Control Unit, Two AA typebatteries, Owner’s Manual
Silver* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Safety Precaution

CEC Co.,Ltd., Saitama, Japan

Noise Filtered Switching Power Supply

Be sure to operate this product properly once you have thoroughly
read the owner’s manual.
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