Luxman D-100 Centennial SACD CD Player Dac

The Luxman D-100 Centennial SACD/CD Player and Dac features a new LxDTM-i (Luxman original Disc Transport Mechanism – improved) CD/SACD playback mechanism, which integrates the transport directly into the main chassis. Framed by 8 mm thick aluminium side panels and a base plate, and topped by a 5 mm steel plate, the tray is still protected on this model by a vertically moving front cover.

The D-100 Dac and analog conversion section has been redesigned with the integration of the best Rohm DAC chip currently available, the BD34302EKV ‘MUS-IC’, used on each channel in a dual-mono configuration to decode PCM files up to 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD up to 22.5 MHz (DSD512) via USB. A new high-precision clock with a large quartz oscillator and a very low phase noise integrated circuit complete the digital circuit, with an anti-jitter function for dedicated asynchronous DSP transfer (USB) and a high-precision internal DAIR clock for S/PDIF. The DAC can therefore be used with a PCM or DSD filter, either for CD or SACD playback, or by integrating sources via USB, a coaxial S/PDIF or two TOSLINK optical ports. The transport can also be used independently thanks to a coaxial and optical output, both limited to PCM format.

The D-100 analogue section features a new fully symmetrical LIFES 1.1 output circuit, which allows the signal to be sent via a pair of gold-plated RCA or Neutrik XLR terminals. Weighing a total of 25.4 kilos, this new player incorporates Luxman’s best transformers and capacitors. It is supported by insulating cast iron feet and features a composite chassis structure combined with a shielded chassis, with a high-definition monochrome OLED display on the front panel.

Luxman believes physical media still deserves reference-level hardware. It is unapologetically heavy, mechanically serious, and engineered for listeners who still care about discs and are willing to pay for the privilege. Streaming may be convenient. Luxman is clearly arguing that convenience is not the same thing as satisfaction.

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