Cambrige Audio DV99 Audio DAC chip

[sumitabhg]

Hi,

I have picked up a used DV99 from a FM to use as a CDP and a CD Transport. Does anyone have info about the audio dac chip this player uses. Not able to find on the internet anywhere

Thanks in advance

 

[Nishanth]

I believe this model does not have a dedicated DAC Chip, it uses a MediaTek SOC (system on chip) which handles Video decoding, DAC and other functions. The transport on this player must most probably be a Sony or Sanyo.

 

[spirovious]

I think its Cirrus logic.

 

[docd]

I have a CA DVD 89 which is similar to the 99 except for the front USB input. The DAC in this machine has never been named in the tech specs. However it is of fairly good quality. The analogue output from this machine is comparable to a low budget CD player. Played thru my Marantz PM 6002 amp, it gives a close run to my Marantz CD 5001.This DVD player had some good reviews in audiophile mags when it was introduced, in 2006.

 

[spirovious]

I have a CA DVD 89 which is similar to the 99 except for the front USB input.

Then surely it must be Crystal CS4360 or similar-
http://www.hifivision.com/blu-ray-d...rs/4188-oppo-cambridge-audio-dvd-players.html
post 2

 

[docd]

Then surely it must be Crystal CS4360 or similar-
http://www.hifivision.com/blu-ray-d...rs/4188-oppo-cambridge-audio-dvd-players.html
post 2

Cant find reference to the DAC in any official specs from CA. I guess we may have to open up the machine to see for ourselves. If indeed it is the CS4360, its giving a good performance and its still going strong after 6 years. I still enjoy the 89s audio capabilities

 

[cyber_cat]

You meant DVD99 ?
if so, read this link Pagina nueva 1 it is in spanish but has info about DAC, hope this helps you

 

[sachin_k5]

The analogue output from this machine is comparable to a low budget CD player. Played thru my Marantz PM 6002 amp, it gives a close run to my Marantz CD 5001.

Disagree..I have both the CA DV99 and the CA 350C. The dedicated 'low end' CD player's audio quality is clearly better and build quality is far superior.