Features And Specifications; Scd-1 Features - Sony SCD-1 Technical Background

5. Features and
Specifications.

5.1. SCD-1 Features.

• Plays Super Audio Compact Discs and
Compact Discs
• New Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding
eliminates the distortions of decimation and
interpolation filters
• Dual Discrete™ optical block with one laser
optimized for SACD, another dedicated to CD
• Twin fixed pickup laser tracking assembly
• Accurate Complementary Pulse Density
Modulation (ACP) system for SACD playback
• S-TACT Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller
reduces clock noise, minimizes jitter
• 8-output Current Pulse D/A Converter
• General Impedance Circuit (GIC) analog filter
• 24-bit Variable Coefficient digital filter for
CD playback
• Super-rigid Base Pillar (BP) construction
• Anti-resonant 10-mm chassis base, 4.5-mm
sidewalls and 5-mm top plate
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• Die-cast aluminum spindle motor with sapphire
and ruby bearings
• Floating suspension transport with rubber
dampers and 6-mm base plate
• 5-piece insulator feet with eccentric screw
holes, high-carbon cast iron upper foot and
brass lower foot
• Motorized slide-top loading
• Brass disc weight
• Aluminum front panel
• Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs
• Two encapsulated R-core power transformers
• Optical and coaxial digital outputs for CD
• Text display for compatible CDs and SACDs
• Remote Commander ® wireless remote control