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在SACD的世界裡，dCS可說是獨霸一方的王者，是數位音樂技術的領導廠家之一；在發燒友還在讚嘆Scarlatti頂級旗艦帶來的全新表現時，dCS又緊接著推出效能接近、價格卻遠低於Scarlatti的Paganini系列。
以義大利音樂家命名的Paganini轉盤，外型由瑞士工業設計團隊操刀，跳脫以往＂專業＂造型，更流線、滑順的質感讓整體造型更趨近完美。Paganini轉盤內建Upsampling(CD升頻至DSD)和downsampling(SACD至PCM)，而轉盤的傳動結構是由Esoteric生產的UMK5，精準的進出動作，效能不亞於Scarlatti 的VRDS-Neo。
*. 獲 Hi-Fi World 專題報導 "Upsizing", 2010/04
*. 榮獲 TAS 美國音響天書 "2008 Grand Prix", 2009/01
Technical Specification
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Type
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Upsampling CD/SACD Transport.
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Color
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Silver or Black
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Mechanism
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Dual laser CD/SACD mechanism
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Dimensions
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(W) 460mm x (D) 420mm x (H) 113mm
(W) 18.0” x (D) 16.5” x (H) 4.4”
Allow extra depth for cable connectors.
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Weight
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11.5kg/25.3lbs.
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Digital Outputs
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IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6-way connectors. The
interface outputs dCS -encrypted DSD (1 bit data at
2.822MS/s) whether a CD or SACD is playing.
2x AES/EBU on 3-pin male XLR connectors. Each
outputs CD format data (16 bits at 44.1kS/s), whether
a CD or SACD is playing.
2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors. Each outputs
CD format data, whether a CD or SACD is playing.
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Clocking
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Word Clock Input on 1x BNC connector, accepts
standard word clock at 44.1kHz. Sensitive to TTL
levels.
Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector. With the
transport in Master mode, a TTL-compatible 44.1kHz
word clock derived from the internal crystal oscillator is available on this output. The calibration accuracy when
shipped is +/-10ppm, not temperature compensated.
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Software Updates
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Updates loaded by CD-R
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Local Control
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Starter remote control provided or RS232.
Philips Pronto™ programmable remote control is
available from dCS and can be programmed to control
the Paganini system. Pronto may be programmed
further by the owner or installer, to control other
products.
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Power Supply
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Factory set for 115 V AC, 60
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Power Consumption
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20 Watts typical/ 30 Watts maximum
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