Luxman D-03R CD Player/DAC

Optimize the Lifelike Resolution Digital Affords with the Luxman D-03R: Japanese-Made CD Player/DAC Offers Premium Playback, High-Resolution, Upmarket Engineering, and Fully Balanced Output Amp

Take advantage of premium disc playback, hyper-accurate decoding, and natural musicality with the Luxman D-03R CD player/DAC — and experience first-hand the sumptuous resolution and clarity that are the provenance of high-end digital. Able to support up to 22.5MHz DSD (1-bit) and 32-bit/384kHz PCM, this Japanese-made component touts 18mm gold-plated RCA outputs, Neutrik balanced XLR outputs, a USB input, and coaxial and optical inputs and outputs to link up with practically any setup. Adhering to Luxman's philosophy and legacy, D-03R reflects cutting-edge engineering, build, and performance.

Inside, a massive power transformer, independent regulators for each circuit, and large-capacity block capacitors (including 2x 6,600uF for the DAC section) ensure impeccable voltage stability and signal purity. Dual ROHM BD34352EKV DAC chips help account for stunning precision and immersive microdynamics. Operating in monaural mode, it gets ged into a fully balanced conversion circuit with differential I/V conversion to achieve low impedance — and drive the subsequent low-pass filter amplifier with effortless ease. The low-jitter clock module operates with ultra-low phase noise that effectively cancels any nasties near the oscillation frequency. In addition, an MQA bypass function lets you fine-tune the quality of PCM without any signal degradation. 

When it comes to spinning discs, the 29.1-pound D-03R proves a master of the domain. Its asymmetric mechanical layout places the CD drive at the left – ideal for signal flow, resonance control, and weight balance. A composite and fully shielded chassis adhering to loop-less and shielded architecture handles magnetic fields, ground impedance, and digital noise. The left-side mechanism layout kills vibrations and ensures ideal weight balance. As for the overbuilt transport mechanism? It boasts a robust 3.2mm steel mounting base with a rigid box structure that obstructs external vibrations, leading to wowing levels of precision, smoothness, and stability. 

Whether you're in the mood to rediscover your disc collection or call up a few favorites from a streaming service, D-03R will reproduce your music with lavish detail, clean fidelity, non-fatiguing balance, and exceptional presence. A blasted white-finished, aluminum front panel with a high-res OLED display complete with dimmer complements a supplied RD-28 aluminum remote control for tactile operation. From the look to the touch to the playback itself, D-03R is audiophile luxury.