Musical fidelity fcd brochure

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MUSICAL FIDELITY

When music matters most

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FCD CD Player

Frequency response IHZ - 20kHz i IdB
S/N ratio > -9()dB (I kllz)
Dynamic range > -)8dB (I kHz)
llamtonic distortion < 0.05% (I kHz)
Wow and flutter Not measurable (Quartz accuracy)
I Channel separation > IOZdB (l kllz)
Output: analog l.()5V rms
I digital 0.5Vp-p/75 ohm (Coaxial)
l)/A converter Bitstream conversion
Digital lilter 8-times oversampling. 20-bit digital filter
Analog lilter 3rd order Butterworth filter
I Analog output Valve Class A triode
Pick-up type 2D parallel objective lens drive. 3 beam
I (jaA I As semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780nm
Power consumption 20 watts
Dimensions 482 x Il8 x 330mm (W x H x D)
I Height includes feet
Weight 8.5 kgs
Standard accessories Remote control unit. Batteries (2 x SUM-
4. AAA. R03)

Em *****

"Musical Fidelity's latest CD player is an absolute gem."
Even from cold the player gives the impression that its a big and powerful-sounding
machine with oodles of musical expression and life. but once warm. the sound grows to
quite a stunning stature. brimming over with presence and authority."
You cant help but admire the FCDs sheer unpretentiousness and ability to wring real
emotion from whatever is playing."
No matter what kind ofmusic this player is fed with...the results are consistently involv-
ing."
"With all kinds of rock and pop the FCD delivers the drive and transient timing necessary
to keep abreast of the music."
lts bass is as lean. tight and plentiful as it is clean and convincingly weighty."
"Even tricky classical and jazz. recordings receive the same attention to detail and the sort
ol'emotional involvement that'll keep you listening for hours."

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FCD CD Player

Features Benefits

Remote control Convenient operation fiom listening
position, including output level

Bitstream converter system Increased sound quality with smoother
response and lower distortion

20 bit digital filter High linearity and low distortion

Gold plated phono sockets Do not tarnish and will maintain good
contact

20 track programming You can listen to the tracks you want in
the order you prefer

Optical and coaxial digital outputs Enables connection of external
Digital-to-Analogue converters or digital
amplifiers

Class A valve triode output stage Adds the inherent benefits of Class A and
valves to the digital format

XLR output option Makes a better electrical connection than
standard phono connectors

"Musical Fidelitys recent digital products seem to have been building up to the FCD.
which just about has it all."
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