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Introduction

Welcome to the Primare D20 Compact Disc Player! This chapter introduces you

to its key features, and explains how you can use it to achieve superb sound

from your CD collection.

WELCOME TO THE D20 COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Every component of the D20, from the CD transport to the audio output stage,

has been designed to achieve the highest possible audio performance.

Top of the range Sony transport mechanism

The Primare D20 Compact Disc Player uses an advanced Sony transport

mechanism. A precision crystal clock oscillator is used to ensure low jitter, for

excellent audio performance.

Precision digital to analogue conversion

Digital to analogue conversion is performed by an integrated 24 bit AKM

D/A converter and filter, capable of handling up to 24 bit input data at a

96kHz sampling rate. In addition to providing standard phono audio outputs

the D20 includes a gold-plated S/PDIF digital output.

No compromise power supply for the highest possible

performance

The Primare D20 Compact Disc Player uses eight separate isolated power

supplies for the digital and analogue circuits, for maximum isolation. The result

is an extremely high signal to noise ratio, allowing you to take full advantage

of the dynamic range possible with CD.

Careful design for mechanical stability

As with all Primare units, the D20 Compact Disc Player is housed in an alloy

heavy gauge steel chassis, which provides strength, rigidity, and screening,

while being effective at damping vibrations from external sources. The front

panel design isolates the display circuitry from the audio circuitry to avoid

interference.

Intuitive user interface

In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the D20 can

be controlled through a very simple and intuitive interface, designed so that it

will not distract you from the pleasure of listening to music on your system.

In fact most of the features of the D20 can be accessed through just six front

panel push buttons. The full set of functions, including scan and programming,

is available using the remote control supplied with the D20.

Alternatively, all the functions of the D20 can be controlled by the optional

C30 remote control, along with the other Primare components in your system.

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