For those of you looking for a performance oriented, top loading, belt drive cd player, CEC is now available here in the Philippines.
About the brand
The history of CEC is almost synonymous with the history of analog and digital transports.
CEC was founded 1954 in Tokyo. In the same year they introduced a high precision phono motor which was followed by many models of analog turntables and record players which have given CEC a solid reputation in the audio field.
3 Models to Choose From:
CEC TL51 XR CD-Belt drive
Cutting-Edge High-Performance Belt-Drive CD Transport
In 1991, CEC introduced the TL1, the first product to use a belt-drive CD mechanism. All over the world, audiophiles and music lovers took note and gave the product an enthusiastic reception. Never before had such a wealth of detailed musical information been extracted from compact disc. And now, CEC presents the TL51X compatible with CD-R/RW discs, incorporating sophisticated the previous belt-drive technologies. The TL51X achieves pickup performance that can read the sound signals recoded on the CD surface with the highest levels of stability and lowest levels of noise. In order to read faithfully the high I y detailed signal recorded on the CD surface, an extremely quiet mechanism that can stabilize disc rotation precisely on the micro-level and eliminate vibration and resonance is essential. In the Tl51 XZ, the spindle motor, which drives the disc, is completely isolated from the mechanics chassis by the belt drive. Any vibration or electromagnetic noise arising from the motor are either shut out or absorbed at the source. In addition, the pickup is mounted in the center of the unit, creating a balancing effect in the chassis below that uses resonance-absorbing material and prevents the sound pressure emanating from the speakers from affecting the operation of the unit. In this way, even minute vibrations are absorbed or shut out both internally and externally.
Heavy Stabilizer and Efficient Utilization of Wheel Effect Achieve Quiet and Smooth Rotation
In addition to a belt drive, the TL5IX uses a heavy stabilizer. This solid I y fixes the disc rotation axle, minimizing disc warping and vibration during playback. Moreover, the inertial moment of the large stabilizer and the flywheel effect of the motor are utilized effectively through the low-torque spindle motor to stabilize the angular velocity*. This completely eliminates any impact from vibration of the spindle motor and servo error. As a result, quiet and smooth rotation is achieved on a level that conventional CD players cannot reach.
* During operation, the change in speed per rotation is 0.0064% at the inner rim and 0.0027% at the outer rim-extremely low levels. Thus, the angular velocity during short periods such as one rotation or several rotations can be considered constant. Also, minor variations in speed according to the line speed of the CD are obtained by controlling the spindle motor using the time information included in the CD subcode.
CEC Super Link Achieves Pure Digital Signal Transfer
In addition to the standard AES/EBU (XLR), COAX (RCA), and TOS (optical) interfaces, the TLSI XZ also includes the CEC Super Link interface, ensuring ultra-pure jitter-free signal transfer. This provides compatibility with other recording media such as CD-Rs and MDs as weIl as future formats.
Vasly Improve Noise Levels and Supply Speed
The TL51XR uses an independent high-capacity, quiet power supply with a power supply enhancer to vastly improve noise levels and supply speed.
TL51 XR Specifications
Format
- Belt Drive CD player
Digitaloutputs
- CEC Super Link (9 pin D-Sub)
- AES/ESU (XLA)
- COAX (ACA)
- TOS (optical)
Power supply
- 120/230 V. 60/50 Hz
- (Specified on the rear panel)
Power consumption
- 10W
Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 435 x 296 x 98 mm
Weight
- 9.9 kg
Accessory
- CD Stablizer. Remote control.
- AC Power Cord. Manual
Color
- Standard: Silver, Option: Gold
Reviews:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue27/cec_tl51xr.htm
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/cec3/51.html
http://www.stereotimes.com/cd101705.shtml
"With the TL-51XZ in place, I was immediately immersed in a totally new musical event with my favorite recordings, transported by the TL-51XZ’s uncanny sense of naturalness, ease and musical flow. The TL-51XZ captured the Pointillist perspective perfectly: the smallest of musical detail yet also the grand strokes of overall musical composition and message."
MSRP: $1,800.00
Contact: Ferdie 0918-937-6470