E.Sound E3 CD Player Review
by
Arvind Kohli
— last modified February 12, 2007
Summary
- Product Name: E3 CD Player
- Manufacturer: East Sound Company
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: December 13, 2004 19:00
- MSRP: $ 700
- Specifications
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Outputs: Balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, S/PDIF coax/optical
Frequency Response: 20HZ~20KHZ, ±3dB
S/N Ratio: 98dB
Dynamic Range: 93dB 104dB HDCD
Crosstalk (Fundamental): 1KHZ 90 dB 10KHZ 85dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%(RAC) / 0.005 (Balanced)Power Requirements: AC 220V-240V, 50-60HZ
Power Consumption: 18VA(For reference only)
Output Level: 2 V(RAC) /4V(Balanced)
Search Time: 5sDimensions (W,H,D): 17" x 4-1/4" x 13-5/8" (protruding parts are not included)
Weight: 26.4 lbs (12 kg)
Pros
- Outstanding audio performance
- Ridiculously low price, considering performance
- High-end look and feel
Cons
- Poor design and usability on remote control
- User manual and literature not available in English
- Does not play DVD-A or SACD formats
Introduction
Trekking a long on my series of disc player reviews, I stumbled a cross a Chinese unit. In a conversation with Mark Levine of Allied TV & Sound (the North American importer), I first heard of this brand. He raved about this unit. My cynical nature and desensitization to the enthusiasm of manufacturers/distributors has resulted in me being almost completely immune to the over-the-top pitches reviewers are commonly subjected to. But with Mark, I had to give his words a lot more credence, since his thoughts on the Cayin 265Ai integrated were on the mark (no pun intended).
