Bel Canto Design CD-2 User Manual
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CD-2 User’s Guide 0607revA
Because the CD-2 runs cool it can be
placed in many system locations without
compromise. We do not recommend
placing weights or other objects directly
on the CD-2. This may mar or scratch
the chassis finish. Do not use harsh
chemicals when cleaning the outside of
your CD-2.
Placement on top of your audio furniture
or on a shelf with at least 6 inches of
clearance above the CD-2 will insure
that you can access the top loading CD
transport mechanism. Placement in a rel-
atively sheltered environment will insure
that the CD-2 can operate un-impeded
by dust or animals.
The Bel Canto CD-2 is designed to recov-
er the digital audio data from a CD error-
free and with extremely low jitter
• Ultra-Clock
TM
architecture recovers the
data with minimal clock jitter
• CD-PRO2 top load mechanism for qual-
ity and longevity
• 24/96 upsampling maximizes dynam-
ic range potential from inboard and out-
board DACs
• 4-layer PC board design for superior
signal routing, grounding and power
supply routing
• Outboard regulated power supply pro-
vides firm foundation for multiple local
regulators
• Multi-stage power supplies for precise
power to the sensitive analog circuitry
• 24/192 integrated DAC with 112dB
of dynamic range
• Ultra low noise second stage indepen-
dant regulation for the analog sections
• High speed isolation transformers on
AES and SPDIF digital outputs for opti-
mum interface to outboard DAC
• Selectable Fixed or Variable analog
outputs can drive amplifier directly
• 4Vrms Balanced and 2Vrms single
ended analog outputs
• Single front panel control for simple
operation
• Comprehensive drive functions avail-
able from full-system remote control
• Ultra-efficient
Green Technology design
with 3W standby and 5W operating
power dissipation
Placement and Initial Setup
Design Features
IMPORTANT: Make all connections and settings before powering your unit.
The CD-2’s sonic performance will
start to stabilize after 100 hours of
continuous power up. For optimum per-
formance keep the CD-2 powered up at
all times.
Conditioning