Description

The CD3 has been a remarkable success since its introduction two years ago, clearly demonstrating how much musical information is buried in compact discs. In the face of emerging formats, the CD3 has proved that the billions of Redbook discs in circulation remain vital in high resolution music systems. So why change such a good thing? Because the MKII retains the inherent musicality of the original while delivering even higher resolution and lower distortion, along with a new, more elegant remote control. Functionally, the CD3 MKII remains unchanged. The new remote control is a little wider than our preamplifier remotes while offering the same soft textured finish, silver underlay, and ease of use. Sonically the MKII simply refines the wonderful presentation of the CD3. What will you notice? Higher resolution with reduced distortion, a lower noise floor, and increased micro and macrodynamic. The translation? Lyrics have greater intelligibility. Instruments are better focused in a more spacious and airy soundstage. When things get loud everything hangs together, without glare or harshness, because distortions that crept in previously are now absent. Music simply breathes more freely and with greater authority. How did we do it? The advancements were made through the careful application of proprietary electrical, mechanical and optical modifications and treatments. In total there are 45 parts changes and additions.