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I saw a German pairIn the ranking list of CD player evaluation, the first place is Nagra CDC of Switzerland, which belongs to Top Reference(Highest reference standard), In order, there are Japan’s Esoteric X-01 D2, Germany’s Lindemann 820 S, U.S. Krell Evolution 505, Japan’s Accuphase DP-700, Esoteric X-03 SE, Accuphase DP-78, U.S. Mark Levinson No. 390 S, Germany Audionet ART G2, British Naim CDX 2, German Symphonic Line CD, Accuphase DP-500, German MBL 1531, Japanese Marantz SA-7 S1, etc. Most of these products can be listed“Sky price”The interesting thing is that neither emm Labs nor dCS, which have also made outstanding achievements in the professional field, are on the list. Only Nagra, which spans professional and home use, has captured the ears of many German enthusiasts.
Highest reference level
In all fairness,Emm Labs, dCS and Nagra, the world''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s top three professional digital audio manufacturers, have different sound styles. In my mind, dCS undoubtedly occupies a very high position, whether it is the flagship Scarlatti of the three-piece split structure(Including turntable, decoder, external clock)Or the all-in-one CD player P8i uses their exclusive Ring DAC, which is one of the very few real 24Bit decoding modules in the world. Although there are many decoding chips called 24Bit/192kHz, in fact, those who can actually output more than 20Bit It''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s already very powerful. Emm Labs’s split flagship CDSD/DCC2 system or integrated CDSA also adopts self-developed digital circuits and special discs, and pays special attention to the control of Jitter. Because emm Lab is relatively attractive, there are many domestic users. . Whether it''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s dCS or emm Labs, they both make a fuss on SACD. The two companies use their own methods to upscale ordinary CDs, so that ordinary CDs can achieve SACD-like effects. The only one who insists on staying in the CD camp is Nagra!
There are many manufacturers of professional audio equipment in Switzerland, among which the most talked about by enthusiasts isFM Acoustic, followed by Studer(It used to have a sub-brand ReVox to make home audio, but Studer is now a member of the Harman Group, and ReVox is resold to other companies), And then Nagra. FM is good at power amplifier production, Studer is well-known for recording consoles and consoles, and the low-key Nagra is currently developing across the board, with no speaker products. Nagra is regarded as the most pure professional audio equipment manufacturer. Although enthusiasts use their products for home use, Nagra has never changed its professional qualities. Since the first machine Nagra I founded in 1951, it has a compact and portable appearance and is sturdy. Durable design and simple and practical operation have become the guiding principles of Nagra products. In 1983, Nagra launched the portable video recorder VPR-5. In 1992, it launched the classic Nagra D four-track 24Bit portable digital recorder. It was not until 1997 that the first Hi-End product built-in battery-powered PL- was produced. P vacuum tube front stage. In 1998, the VPA 845 vacuum tube rear stage was launched, the MPA transistor rear stage was launched in 1999, the PL-L front stage with split power supply was launched in 2001, the Nagra DAC up-converter decoder was launched in 2003, and the pyramid-shaped PMA was launched in 2002. Mono post stage and PSA stereo post stage. During this period, Nagra still did not forget his professional career. In 1999, he upgraded his digital recorder to a 24Bit/96kHz Nagra DII. In 2002, he launched the Nagra V recording deck with hard disk as the carrier. In 2008, he launched six-track digital recording. Block Nagra VI.
ConceptualCD player
Belongs to SwitzerlandTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of the birth of the CD format, Nagra of the Kudelski Television Broadcasting Media Group launched three first-class CD player products in 1986, including the most advanced CDC, CDP with relatively streamlined audio output, and pure turntable CDT with DAC. . We noticed that the CDC panel style continues the classic Nagra IV and Nagra D recording decks. Obviously, the designer wants to tell everyone that Nagra will be a classic when it comes out! CDC is the abbreviation of CD Concept, and the Chinese meaning of Concept is“Concept”, it shows that CDC will bring a new concept to traditional CD player design, just like a concept car. From the production point of view, Nagra CDC also embodies many new concepts. For example, the circular pointer meter can be used to not only display the volume, but also to detect the accuracy of the external power supply voltage; volume adjustment and left and right channel balance The control can be used for earphone and line output; cancel the button and use the rotary file position switch for playback operation. The overall shape and detailed design elements are highly unified with Nagra''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s professional products. The metal process of the whole machine is absolutely the highest standard in the industry, so some people call this CD player“Industrial artwork”.
In 1968, Nagra launched the first crystal open reel recorder Nagra IV, which became the classic design of portable products since then. Since then, it has been continuously improved. By 1984, there was the final version of Nagra IV-S.
Use the small lever on the panel to letThe CDC’s cassette popped out. We found that what was ejected was not just a support tray, but the entire movement. Nagra used the first-level Philips CD-Pro2M transmission system, and then made a metal shell to wrap it up, and add it below. On the special shock absorber material Alpha-Gel. The adoption of this design reduces the movable parts in the movement and prevents the impact of bad vibration; the CD town is also replaced with a larger size to maintain the balance of the disc rotation. Open the inside of the CDC and see that the exquisite chassis is divided into two areas, one is the transmission system, and the other is the wiring. The most striking thing on the line is the decoding module shielded by the metal box. The manufacturer says that the CDC uses the same 8 times oversampling as the Nagra DAC.(352.8kHz)Digital filter, with Burr-Brown 24bit/192Hz DAC chip decoding. But I remember the Swiss Orpheus speaker(Its turntables and decoders are also famous)Affiliated to Anagram Technologies, this company consists of Florian Cossy, who was responsible for password cracking in the Swiss Ministry of Defense, and Thierry Heeb, another digital expert(Has four patents in the fields of digital sampling, digital power amplification and digital synchronization)Jointly established, the digital modules designed by them are provided to professional manufacturers including Nagra. The digital modules of CDC may be related to this.
Another big component on the circuit board is remotely controllableAlps potentiometer, yes, this professional Nagra CDC actually has a remote control, but I believe that few people in the studio will use it. Why do professional CD players such as dCS, emm Labs, and Nagra have a volume control function? The main reason is to facilitate the recording process. If there is no suitable power amplifier, these CD players can be directly connected to active speakers, and the effect is still very good, so their output level is relatively large. The maximum output level of Nagra CDC is 4V, which gives it the authority of dynamic and low-frequency output when it does its best to output. It leaves the reference machines Gryphon, Vimark, Italian Audio Analogue, etc. far behind. The high-density and firmness of the punch is in the flesh. It is rare to hear it in other CD players, but the relative texture is more straightforward and unmodified, lacking a bit of softness and detail. I suggest that the volume be placed in the middle position.
Of course, CDC adopts a fully balanced design. The analog output is equipped with XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced terminals. In addition to the conventional optical and coaxial terminals, the digital signal output is also equipped with AES output terminals necessary for professional recording. The headphone output jack located in the lower right corner of the panel is driven by a built-in broadcast-grade headphone dedicated amplifier circuit. The CDC hand-polished case, the appearance and size design are inspired by Nagra''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s classic reel-type recording deck, and the retro and modern unique control knob comes from the PL-P front stage. The mechanical control action is absolutely It is an amazing and creative work, but users have to get used to it for a while. For example, I often open the film compartment without turning the knob to the stop position, and of course it will not move.
Really want to have
althoughThe external power box of Nagra CDC is really not enough in the eyes of enthusiasts, and the weight of the whole machine is only 4 kilometers. catty , But its elegant temperament is constantly exuding through the yellow round watch head. Don''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t underestimate this meter head, it is a true value precision meter. There are two thin pointers in the meter head, which represent the left and right channel signals. Usually these two pointers will shake slightly with the music. Only when large-scale orchestral music such as RR and Telarc records or low-frequency torrents of popular music are played, the pointers will have a slightly larger amplitude, which means that the voltage output of ordinary musical instruments is not Not much, it is the low-frequency instrument that will increase the output voltage. Few Hi-End manufacturers have installed this kind of watch head on their products, because precision watch heads are expensive, but Nagra has always insisted, which shows that they are meticulous and precise. Such a company, such a design, and the sound that makes people lengthen their ears when the sound is turned on, it really makes people unforgettable even when they sleep, and they really want to have it!
rareThe sound of the CD player can make people stunned. It doesn''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t need much comparison at all. We can immediately discover the peculiarities of Nagra CDC. First of all, its ultra-high density and weight are unique. Whether it is listening to vocals, pianos, bass, or jazz drums, Nagra presents a wonderful sense of space, layering, and instrument positioning, and the thickness of various sounds is very sufficient. , The vigor is full, and the three-dimensional sense of space in the overall sound field is particularly wonderful. The recording level of Carmen Percussion by the Star Percussion Orchestra is low, and there are also high music instruments such as triangles, bells, cymbals, and glockenspiel. Nagra makes all the instruments burst into the sound field like sparkling fireworks, far away Driven by the powerful and tenacious bass drum, a very real three-dimensional sense of space is presented, and the various musical instruments in the sound field seem to be played in a large concert hall. It is hard to imagine that from a small power box and a small CD player, such a huge and energetic low frequency can be laid out. Listening to the sound of the drum stick and the drum head is how flexible and fierce. ! The bouncing texture of the drum head can be felt even when sitting on the sofa far away. When the cymbals hit each other, the strength and metal texture of the moment of contact are so real, and the vibration of the cymbals that seem to be scattered into thousands of small pieces after contact is so beautiful. Compared with the reference machine, the Gryphon Mikado signature version has a brighter tone, and the Audio Analogue Puccini has a more refined and open texture, but they all lack Nagra''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s clumps of clear, heavy and loose low frequencies.
All music becomes“Strong” Now, Narga also brings first-class strength, instantaneous response and dynamic contrast. That kind of strength is so solid that it will shock the skin, that kind of instantaneous reaction is so fast that it is sparkling, and that kind of dynamic contrast is scary. Playing the recordings of the Oscar Peterson trio, Oscar Peterson came up with a clever piano at his fingertips. The texture of the touch keys is extremely real, and the note particles are condensed and crystallized.
The model is huge and the weight is sufficient.Herb Ellis''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s drums are dexterous and light, the sticks and cymbals are so real and powerful that it makes people feel addicted, and the kick drums are both solid and loud. The scale of the double bass played by Ray Brown is very clear. The bass grains are round and flexible and have controllability. The rough bass bouncing from the huge body and sturdy strings is extremely charming. The deep resonance roar even makes the Gryphon speaker. It''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s a bit unbearable!
Everything is premised on truth
In terms of voice personality,CDC should be closer to professional emm Labs, dCS is more elaborate, and Nagra is straightforward and true. Many times I will forget that this is a CD player, because its effect is very similar to the kind of mastering in the studio. A sense of shock. Listening to the burst recordings of RR records, the sense of space and stage hierarchy is extremely beautiful, and the subtle grazing expressions of the string group are beyond true. Some emphasis“True without modification” The audio equipment does not seem to be too tough and tough, and the texture is a bit rough. Nagra CDC has instant response, strong control, and the sound quality of all instruments is extremely beautiful, but it can also be soft and moderate. , Luster and sweetness, and huge sound field. I think Nagra only suffers from the details compared to emm Labs and dCS, because it doesn''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t upscale to the SACD-like function, but it makes a difference in the two parts of large and loose.
At first glance it seems a bit contradictory,How can Nagra have a solid, high-density and powerful strength on the one hand, and a relaxed sense of listening without pressure on the other? I don''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t know, but CDC did it, because this is the inherent quality of natural instruments. Some professional equipment is too tough, so it sounds sharp forward; enthusiasts like the appealing equipment but they are too soft and become sluggish and muddy. Everything is just right for Nagra. It can make the music sound relaxed and comfortable. The tight nerves and clenched teeth are relaxed. At the same time, the knots in the sound field are like bumps, the shape is cohesive and huge, and the performance is strong. Always remind us that real music should be like this. In addition to the price, I must say that Nagra CDC is really great, great!
Some of the old Nagra products, the yellow round pointer watches, the switches and knobs used in the instrument, and the latest Nagra CDC record player panel, we can vaguely see its tradition.
Nagra CDC professional CD player:
Specifications: Power split design, compatibilityCD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW. Use 24Bit decoder, 8 times oversampling(352.8 kHz), Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz-1dB, signal-to-noise ratio>108dB, total harmonic distortion + noise<0.003%, channel separation 90dB, Jutter distortion<200ps. The digital output has one set each for coaxial, Toslink and AES/EBU, one set for each balanced and unbalanced analog output, the output level is adjustable from 1-4V, and the output impedance is 600 ohms.(Unbalanced 50 ohm). Dimensions 310 x 254 x 76 mm, weight 4 meters catty .