Which CD Players Have Dual Transformers?

[SoCal Sam]

Which CD Players have dual transformers, typically one for the digital section and one for the audio section? I know of two because I own them:

Sony CDP-X55ES
Yamaha CDX-1100U

 

[SVI2004A]

Technics SL-P990
Also SL-P1000

 

[Fran604g]

Adcom GCD-700

http://www.adcom-usa.com/userguides/gCD-700-ug.pdf

 

[SoCal Sam]

Couple of more...

Yamaha CDX-5000
Yamaha CDX-1030

And of course the awesome:

Yamaha CDX-10000
Yamaha CDX-2000

 

[cdfac]

and CDX-2020, and the new CD-S2000.

Denon DCD-3520, DCD-3560, DCD-1650AR, just to name a couple I'm more familiar with.

and the little-known Stax Quattro II had three transformers, i believe.

 

[mhedges]

Most of the TOTL Sony ES players have two transformers. Some (like the XA7ES) have two transformers potted together.

The Sony SCD-C555ES SACD changer has two transformers. So does my MDS-JA50ES minidisc player.

 

[Hifirob2]

NEC CD-810. Beautiful sounding little tank.

 

[Harolda]

Which CD Players have dual transformers, typically one for the digital section and one for the audio section? I know of two because I own them:

Sony CDP-X55ES
Yamaha CDX-1100U

Wat is the background of your question? There are countless cd players with dual transformers.
My Sony cdp-r1/das-r1 even has 4

 

[SoCal Sam]

Wat is the background of your question? There are countless cd players with dual transformers.
My Sony cdp-r1/das-r1 even has 4

Essentially, CD player output stage is a low powered amplifier (approximately 2V max). My thinking is that a separate power transformer will give better headroom and less compression. I've compared a limited number of single and dual transformer CDP's and have heard this difference, which is to my liking. So, I want to test this theory and also find the models that have this configuration.

 

[Tinaphps]

a great site,many useful information!

 

[Oilmaster]

I've compared a limited number of single and dual transformer CDP's and have heard this difference, which is to my liking. So, I want to test this theory and also find the models that have this configuration.

Like in test by invest ? The listed models above ain't exactly cheap, but we are of course keen to share you impressions

 

[FauxHall]

the Sony SCD-C2000ES player has dual transformers. It is a SACD/CD changer.

 

[js bach]

Which CD Players have dual transformers, typically one for the digital section and one for the audio section? I know of two because I own them:

Sony CDP-X55ES
Yamaha CDX-1100U

The Adcom GCD-750 has dual transformers.

 

[w1jim]

Pioneer PD-93

My Pioneer PD-93.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=464786

 

[SoCal Sam]

My Pioneer PD-95.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=464786

I just looked at your photos. Wow! The PD-95 needs a lexan cover to display the bling.

 

[Yamahalic]

Yamaha CDX-2000

Sam,
You mentioned the CDX-2000, here is an image I found:

 

[SoCal Sam]

Sam,
You mentioned the CDX-2000, here is an image I found:

That looks a lot like a CDX-1100u with a nicer set of clothes!

 

[qsaudio]

I have a Dennon DCD-3300 for my bench has all that in it. (duel) might be a more common one to find around.Got it Free,but had to get one Burr brown IC, got a deal on those 2 for 40 bucks.I shoved both the new ones in, now I don't know where i put the spare old good chip in case another goes bad.

I think they do the dual transformer to keep the digital out of the audio path, not so much for power sake, or headroom.

 

[KenP]

Alchemist nexus adp32a, Dual tranformers and dual tda 1549 dacs.

 

[firthy]

The Yamaha CD-S2000/S1000 have twin power transformers.