VINCENT CD-S7 DAC Hybrid CD-Player – Black

Hybrid CD-Player

The Hybrid CD-Player is a high-performance digital audio component designed for listeners seeking both exceptional CD playback and advanced digital source connectivity. Combining premium digital conversion technology with sophisticated tube-based analogue circuitry, this player delivers a refined listening experience characterized by clarity, musicality, and impressive sonic depth.

At the heart of the unit is the renowned Burr-Brown PCM1796 digital-to-analog converter, capable of processing audio signals at resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz. In addition to standard CD playback, the player functions as a versatile DAC, allowing external digital sources to be connected via USB, optical, or coaxial inputs. This enables users to benefit from the player’s advanced conversion capabilities when playing audio from computers, media streamers, televisions, and other compatible digital devices.

Following the digital conversion stage, the audio signal is processed through a carefully engineered analogue section utilizing multiple Russian vacuum tubes. The combination of two 6922 tubes, a 6Z4 tube, and a 12AX7 tube contributes to a rich, smooth, and expressive sound signature while preserving excellent detail and tonal accuracy. The fully balanced signal path further enhances performance by reducing noise and maintaining signal integrity throughout the audio chain.

The Hybrid CD-Player offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of audio systems. A dedicated headphone output provides convenient personal listening, while power control connections allow seamless integration with compatible components.

With low distortion, high dynamic range, and excellent channel separation, the player is engineered for accurate and immersive sound reproduction. Its robust construction, elegant styling, and extensive connectivity make it an ideal source component for high-quality stereo systems, delivering the benefits of advanced digital processing combined with the warmth and character of tube-based analogue technology.

Features of Hybrid CD-Player

• Burr-Brown PCM1796 DAC
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio processing
• Hybrid digital and tube architecture
• Fully balanced analogue output stage
• USB digital audio input
• Optical digital input
• Coaxial digital input
• High-quality CD playback
• Tube-based signal processing
• Dual 6922 vacuum tubes
• 6Z4 rectifier tube
• 12AX7 vacuum tube stage
• Balanced XLR output
• Stereo RCA output
• Dedicated headphone output
• Low distortion performance
• Wide dynamic range reproduction
• Excellent channel separation
• Power control integration
• Multiple audio format support

Specifications of Hybrid CD-Player