Rescuing Music From Technology
Fusion 21 CD Player (no longer available)
The Fusion 21 is designed to compliment both the A21 and A21SE Signature integrated amplifiers. Utilising a high speed transport mechanism and on board memory, the Fusion 21 is a technically advanced CD player. To reduce jitter and control errors during play back there is a dedicated transceiver circuit, this re-formats data prior to the digital to analogue converter.
A unique conversion method is employed without oversampling or filtering in the digital domain, instead we chose an analogue filter allowing a very wide bandwidth.
Important as technology is in the digital domain, the potential can only be realised if the analogue output is capable of producing a high quality sound. The use of a class A output stage and trans-impedance amplifier ensures superb sound. A useful additional feature of the Fusion 21 is a digital input. This allows the connection of an eternal source like a music streamer or AV component.
Facilities
Inputs One SPDIF coaxial
Mains IEC input socket
Outputs One RCA stereo analogue
One digital coaxial
Front Panel Controls Stanby, load, play, next, previous, stop
Remote Control Direct track access, repeat, store, random, play,
pause, stop, load, prev, next, search a-b, time
Display Track, repeat, store, random, play, pause, search
track time, A-B and CD length
CD Compartment Accepts both 12cm and 8cm CD and CDR ‘Red Book’
audio discus, MP3 and HDCD
Specifications
Output 2.1 Volts
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/-1.25dB points
Signal to Noise >86dB
Gross Weight (packed) 9kgs
Dimensions 92 x 430 x 310mm (hwd)
Digital Input SPDIF 16-24 bit word length, with sample rates to
*96kHz
Power Consumption 53 Watts
Additional Facility Placed in standby, the Fusion 21 CD becomes a stand
alone Digital to Analogue Converter.
*24/192 file compatibility requires a re-set of the CD player prior to connecting to the source component.
J E Sugden & Co Ltd, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. www.sugdenaudio.com
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.