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Reference CD9SE
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  • Page 1 H I G H D E F I N I T I O N ® Reference CD9SE CD9.indd 1 1/21/16 1:55 PM...
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  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing the Reference CD9SE to be a part of your high performance music listening system. Since 1970, Audio Research has been creating some of the world’s finest audio equipment. Each piece is handcrafted in Minnesota, and has been designed to provide many years of listening enjoyment.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings Installation Illustrations Before operating the CD9SE In Your System A note about Vacuum Tubes Connections Operation Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Front Panel Controls Analog Outputs Remote Only Functions CD Door Functions/Warnings Software Installation Maintenance Vacuum Tubes Servicing Cleaning...
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Audio Research dealer or other disconnect. qualified personnel. This unit is RoHS compliant. The detachable power cord on your CD9SE is A note about packaging... equipped with a heavy gauge, 3-conductor cable and a standard three-prong Save all packaging in a dry place away grounding plug.
  • Page 6: Illustrations

    2. 10142920, 10142960 and 10143020 use same solid model for CNC of PMMA 3. Protect with a clear lm the front face and the entire back surface 3900 Annapolis Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota USA 55447-5447 MODEL CD9SE DIGITAL INPUTS HIGH DEFINITION CAUTION 4.
  • Page 7: Before Operating The Cd9Se

    Installation Before operating the CD9SE Note: double damping rings are installed Carefully remove each of the six vacuum at the factory on each 6H30 tube for tubes (five 6H30, one 6550WE) from maximum sonic performance. their protective foam blocks and install them in their sockets on the circuit board, matching the “V”...
  • Page 8: In Your System

    A Note about Vacuum Tubes The vacuum tubes in your CD9SE have Due to its weight, this CD player must been burned in, tested and electrically...
  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections Digital Connections Digital Outputs BNC: Use 75-ohm impedance coaxial cable The CD9SE offers four digital inputs, and two standard digital output options. Which with locking BNC-type connectors. An option is best for your system will depend RCA/BNC adaptor is also supplied.
  • Page 10 Prev: Selects the previous track to play. power LED will fully illuminate, indicating Operation the CD9SE is ready for operation, and the Note Continue pressing to cycle backward analog outputs will unmute. through previous tracks. (Track number...
  • Page 11 A/B: Press the A/B button once while The remote control unit includes all of the music is playing, then press it again; the above described CD9SE front panel control musical passage in the interval between functions plus the following additional pressing the button is then repeated in a functions.
  • Page 12 “NO DISC”. flashes, indicating that other track(s) have already been stored in the program If a CD is inserted (label side up) in the CD9SE, memory. Press the PROGRAM button to the CD door is fully closed and the CD9SE save the second track selection.
  • Page 13 Download tab. Removal of previous driver versions Uninstall any prior/existing Audio Research Corp. Drivers for Windows OS by opening the Windows “Control Panel” for your computer. Find and open the “Uninstall Programs” for your particular computer.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    It is recommended that you replace the To maintain the visual appearance of your vacuum tubes in your CD9SE in sets. to contact them. Packing and shipping Maintenance vacuum tubes of your CD9 in sets. All...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Audio Research factory, along with a to the balance of warranty remaining photocopy of the dated purchase receipt after original shipment to the retailer or for the product, a written description importer.
  • Page 16: Fcc Rules

    FCC Rules Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency Response: +0-3dB, 3Hz to 96kHz at rated output. 0.15dB 20Hz to 20kHz. (Balanced, 200k ohms load)@ 192kHz sample rate. Distortion: THD+N Less than .003% at 2V RMS BAL output. Signal-Noise-Ratio: 110dB Dynamic Range (AES17): 110dB IMD (SMPTE): .002% RMS Noise level: -95dBV (20-20kHz) Gain: 14.0dB Balanced, 7.0dB SE.
  • Page 18 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Plymouth, MN 55447 www.audioresearch.com www.audioresearch.com Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2015 Audio Research Corporation. Reproduction of this document in part or whole is expressly forbidden without written consent from Audio Research Corporation. 95000009 CD9.indd 28 1/21/16 1:55 PM...

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