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Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player

Summary
Parameter My Opinion Observed Performance from Digital Media to "AUX" Analog Output
Frequency Response Good 20-20kHz +0, -1.9 dB
1 KHz Total Harmonics Distortion Very Good 0.013% @ 0 dB
20 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion Excellent 0.008% @ 0 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio Very Good 78 dB
19 & 20 kHz Intermodulation Distortion Good 0.09% @ -2.3 dB
Dynamic Range Excellent 90 dB
Jitter Distortion Excellent -100 dB
Associated Equipment: Test media was a custom CD created with CoolEdit Pro 1.1 in 32 bit mode, converted to 16 bit with 0.53 bits of spectrally uniform, Gaussian distributed dither; and burned onto Ricoh media using a Plexstor R412C and EZ CD Deluxe 3.5. Signals processed into computer using an Event Layla. Signal analysis with SpectraLab 3.32.14.

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Discussion Of Results

This device has reasonable performance other than a high frequency roll-off that might be audible to sensitive listeners with very good headphones or speakers. Shock resistance is achieved entirely through mechanical isolation from vibration and jars.

 

Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Frequency Response
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Frequency response
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player 1 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player 1 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player 20 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player 20 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Residual Noise - (Dynamic Range)
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Residual Noise - (Dynamic Range)
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD PlayerIM Distortion
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player IM Distortion;
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Analog FM Distortion - "Jitter"
Panasonic SL-S250 Portable CD Player Analog FM Distortion - "Jitter"

 

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