Combining very high performance and versatility, the CDA2 combines a CD player, pre-amplifier and high-resolution DAC within a compact and elegant chassis. Acting as the source or combined with a streamer and/or external phono stage, it can partner with active speakers to form an exceptional system with minimal ‘box-count’. Alternatively, the CDA2 can combine with a power amplifier such as the ATC P2 to drive passive loudspeakers with stunning results. Features All-discrete class-A pre-amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs. Two analogue inputs via RCA/phono and one via 3.5mm mini-jack. High performance CD Player. Premium AKM 32-bit DAC. USB digital input supporting up to 384kHz PCM data and native DSD256.* Headphone amp featuring discrete output stage. Roon Tested Certification Handmade in England. 6 year warranty.** Specifications THD: < 0.0015% / -96dB (1kHz re. 2V out) Frequency Response: +/- 0.2dB (20Hz–20kHz) PRE-AMPLIFIER Frequency Response (-3dB): < 2 Hz – > 280 kHz Distortion: 112dB (IEC ‘A’) Crosstalk: < -80dB (20Hz – 20kHz) Input Sensitivity: Aux inputs 600mV, 3.5mm inputs 400mV (re. 2V out) Maximum Output Level – Balanced XLR: 18.4V r.m.s. (600 ohms) Maximum Output Level – Un-Balanced: 9.2V r.m.s (600 ohms) Analogue Pre-Amp Outputs: 1 x balanced stereo pair via XLR, 1 x unbalanced stereo pair via RCA/Phono Headphone Amp Outputs: 1 x via 6.35mm jack Analogue Inputs: 2 x stereo pairs via RCA/Phono, 1 x via 3.5mm jack DAC Digital Inputs: 1 x TOSLINK, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x USB Audio Distortion: