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Lyngdorf CD1 audiophile CD player in excellent condition, servicedMintyNew beltRepaired loading assemblyRepaired loading motor assemblyReplaced plastic grommets holding laser assembly.Minty.Type: CD Audio playerCompatible disc types: CD-DA, CD-RAnalogue Outputs: RCA phono single-ended, XLR balancedDigital Outputs: AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, Toslink0db analog output level: 3.8 VrmsSelectable sample rates: 44.1kHz (16-bit), 48/96/192kHz (24-bit)Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.02dB)Balanced analog output impedance: 50 ohmsTHD+N, A-weighted: 0.00018%Crosstalk: -114 dBS/N ratio: 115 dBDynamic Range: 100 dBPower Consumption: 2.5W (standby), 20W (operating)Shipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separatelyShipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separately
The Lyngdorf CD-1 has a strong reputation as a serious, detail-focused player rather than a merely competent disc spinner. At US$850, this is a fair buy: it exactly matches the median, 25th-percentile, and 75th-percentile asking price in the two comparable listings, so it is neither a bargain nor overpriced.
Its appeal is the unusually complete implementation: low-jitter transport, selectable upsampling on the digital outputs, transformer-coupled AES, coaxial and optical outputs, plus both balanced and single-ended analogue outs. It is especially attractive in a Lyngdorf-based or revealing digital system, where its clean, dynamic presentation and flexible output options can still earn their keep. With the remote included and the drive reading discs reliably, US$850 is a sensible enthusiast purchase; condition and accessory completeness should determine whether to negotiate.
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Lyngdorf Audio was founded in 2005 by Danish audio innovator Peter Lyngdorf, who brought decades of industry experience to the venture. Lyngdorf's career in high-fidelity began in 1975 as a distributor of home entertainment components, followed by the establishment of HiFi Klubben, a Northern European retail chain, and the creation of DALI (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries) in 1983. This heritage of audio entrepreneurship and technical expertise informed the company's mission to achieve absolute perfection in sound reproduction through advanced research and development.
Lyngdorf Audio specializes in high-end digital amplifiers, preamplifiers, and surround processors built around proprietary technologies including the Equibit digital amplification system and RoomPerfect room correction software. The company is known for pioneering fully digital amplification and for integrating sophisticated digital signal processing into premium audio systems. Their product philosophy emphasizes the transformation of digital audio data directly into optimized speaker-driving signals, eliminating traditional analog conversion stages.
The brand occupies the luxury segment of the high-end audio market, positioning itself among the world's most sophisticated audio manufacturers. This positioning was solidified in 2007 when Steinway & Sons, the legendary piano maker, granted Lyngdorf exclusive rights to develop audio systems under the Steinway Lyngdorf brand name. Today, Lyngdorf Audio operates as part of the broader Steinway Lyngdorf portfolio, serving discerning audiophiles and professionals who prioritize cutting-edge digital technology and meticulous sound reproduction over conventional amplification approaches.
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