Atoll CD50 Evolution CD Player

ATOLL CD50 EVO: £850

DA200 DAC BOARD: £350

The Atoll CD50 Evolution combines advanced engineering with premium components, delivering outstanding audio quality and versatility. Part of the Evolution series, it features innovative power supply designs and cutting-edge conversion stages, making it a reliable choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

  • Refined Design:

    • 4 mm brushed aluminium front panel for a sleek and elegant appearance.

    • High-quality, double-sided PCB with nickel/gold finish for durability and signal fidelity.

  • Exceptional Performance:

    • BURR-BROWN PCM1791A DAC offering 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, with:

      • Dynamic range: 113 dB.

      • Signal-to-noise ratio: 113 dB.

    • Differential audio output stages with discrete components, polarized in Class A, ensuring warm and natural sound reproduction.

  • Advanced Power Supplies:

    • 8 regulated power supplies for consistent performance.

    • Linear power supplies dedicated to digital (30 VA transformer) and audio stages (4.6 VA transformer).

    • Separate 1.6 VA low-consumption transformer for optimized control.

  • Versatile Compatibility:

    • Pure audio CD player supporting CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA-AAC formats.

    • Equipped with original TEAC central CD mechanics, the latest in CD technology.

  • User-Friendly Features:

    • Low-power OLED display with CD-Text capability for an enhanced user experience.

    • Fully compatible with the ATOLL global remote control for seamless operation.

  • Upgradeable Options:

    • Optional 24-bit/192 kHz DAC card for enhanced digital performance across all Evolution series CD players.

CONNECTIVITY

Outputs

1 Line digital outputs (right & left).
1 Coaxial digital output (to a converter D/A).
1 Optical digital output (to a converter D/A).
12V Trigger output.

Optional Digital Board

USB input (type B).
Digital input (Coaxial).
Digital input (Optical).

Useful Documentation - CD50 EVO

To utilise the USB input of the optional DAC board, you need to install a specific driver for Windows computers; this driver is not required for MAC and Linux systems. You can download it below:

CD50 EVO SPECIFICATIONS


Power:

30 + 4,6 + 1,6 VA

Total of capacitors:

16,700 µF

Signal/Noise Ratio:

113 dB

Converter (D/A):

PCM1791A

Dynamic:

113 dB

Distortion at 1 kHz:

0.001%

Output level:

2,5 Vrms

Output impedance:

5,6 Ω

Bandwidth:

5 Hz – 20 kHz

Rise time:

2.0 µs

Standby consumption:

< 0.5 W

Operating consumption:

9 to 16 W

Dimensions:

440×280×95 mm

Weight:

6 Kg

FINISHES:

Anodised Black, Natural Aluminium

warranty:

2 Years