| Summary | ||||
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| Parameter | My Opinion | Observed Performance from Digital Media to Analog Output | ||
| Frequency Response | Good | 20-20kHz +2, -0.5 dB | ||
| 1 KHz Total Harmonics Distortion | Very Good | 0.06% @ 0 dB | ||
| 20 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion | Very Poor | 5.8% @ 0 dB | ||
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Very Good | 65 dB | ||
| 19 & 20 kHz Intermodulation Distortion | Good | 0.11% @ -6 dB | ||
| Dynamic Range | N/A | N/A | ||
| Jitter Distortion | N/A | N/A | ||
| Associated Equipment: | Test media Sony MD Test Disc. Signals processed into computer using an Event Layla. Signal analysis with SpectraLab 3.32.14. | |||
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Discussion Of Results
Due to the low output of this player, tests were done at -20 dB reference level. Operating level was set by the test disc. Performance was pretty modest.
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