Whilst we may look upon CD players as a legacy product, much in the way of turntables, they are seeing a revival thanks to the cost of living crisis.
With thanks to Silcron, we got to check out the MaxConnect Hi-Fi CD player and see how it fits into the grand scheme of things in 2024.
Without much ado, check out this video review by Lee and featuring Sime (without Coco this time).
Pricing and Availability
The Silcron MaxConnect has a MSRP AUD$399 and distributed by Audacity Australia. It is available now from Hi-Fi Specialist and authorised retailers.
Key features
CD player with built-in DAC
Single Slot CD Drive, USB Playback and 2-Way Bluetooth
Premium ESS9038 Q2M SABRE DAC delivers high resolution 32-bit/384kHz playback
Compact Half Width fits your HiFi rack with ease
Elegant Silver Aluminium Finish to match your HiFi components
Front facing 3.5mm AUX Stereo Headphone output
Large Clearly visible 5″ LED Display
Full function Wireless Remote control
Wirelessly stream from your Smartphone
Wirelessly stream your CDs to Bluetooth Headphones or Speakers
USB input for music playback supports MP3/WMA/APE/WAV/FLAC
Rich connectivity – Outputs: RCA unbalanced, XLR balanced, Optical, Coaxial
Connect to your External DAC using the USB, OPTICAL or Coaxial
Designed to fit HiFi Rack – WxDxH 240x300x80mm
Specifications
CD format Standard CD, CD/MP3 (CD- R/ CD- RW)
Bluetooth version 5.0 supports ADP/AVRCP
Analog balanced output: XRL 3. 5V (1KHz, 10K Load, maximum output level)
Simulate single-ended output: RCA 1. 5V (1KHz, 10K Load, maxi mum output level)
Distortion degree: 0.05% (1KHz, LPF:20Hz-20KHz)
Frequency response range: 20Hz-20KHz ±3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio >90dB (1KHzA)
Digital Outputs: Optical, Coaxial up to 44.1kHz/16bit
Digital audio output: Coaxial: 0.5VP- P
Digital audio output: Optical Fiber TOS (JEITA RC5720C)
Headphone output: 3.5mm, 50mW+50mW, 32Ω
USB interface: USB flash drive music playback supports up to 32G
USB Supported format: WAV/ FLAC/ APE/ MP3/ WMA
USB DAC PCM: 44. 1K- 768K/16bit-32bit
USB DAC DSD: DSD64-DSD512 (Native)
USB DAC DSD: DSD64-DSD256 (DoP)
Audio processing chip: SABRE ESS9038Q2Mx1, OPA2612AIDx1
Display Mode Switch between Track, Timer, Source, Sample Rate or Volume.
CD Functions: Play, Stop, Skip, Shuffle single or All, Repeat, Program.
Dimensions: WxDxH 240x300x70mm (80mm with feet)
