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CD Players	Alpha 7SE	Alpha9	Alpha8SE	Alpha MCD
Conversion system	24 Bit Multi-level Delta Sigma	Custom 24 bit Ring DAC plus HDCD	1 bit PWM plus HDCD	1 bit
Frequency response (-0.5dB)	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz
Effective resolution (CD)	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits
Signal to noise ratio (CCIR)	>100dB	>100dB	>100dB	>100dB
Output level (OdB)	2.3Vrms	2.3Vrms	2.3Vrms	2.3Vrms
Output impedance	150 Ohms	50 Ohms	50 Ohms	50 Ohms
Digital output connection	75 Ohms co-axial + toslink	75 Ohms co-axial	75 Ohms co-axial	75 Ohms co-axial
Precision of digital output (EIAJ)	Level 2	Level 1	Level 1	-
Power consumption (maximum)	25VA	25VA	20VA	20VA max
Size W/D/H mm	430x290x85	430x290x85	430x290x85	430x290x125
Weight, nett	3.6kg	4.1kg	4.1kg	3.6kg
Remote control supplied	yes	yes	yes	yes
Laser Pick-up	3 beam	3 beam	3 beam	3 beam
Laser Wavelength	780nm	780nm	780nm	780nm
Numerical Aperture	0.45	0.45	0.45	0.45
Dynamic Range	96dB	96dB	96dB	96dB
Minimum recommended load	5kohms	5kohms	5kohms	5kohms

All specifications shown below are typical, unless otherwise stated. Please note that Arcam's policy is one of continuous improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change the material, dimensions, specifications or design of our products shown or referred to herein at any time and without prior notice. Illustrations used in our leaflets are intended as a guide only.
E&OE 8-99

*Arcam and Xeta are registered trademarks of A&R Cambridge Ltd. "Dolby", "Dolby Stereo", "Dolby Surround" and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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