Quad ElitE CdX Multi

Quad’s new Elite CDX is a CD player, a pre-amplifier and a DAC, plus it comes with a USB input. Audio Visual Revolution, Quad’s Australian distributor, says the Quad Elite CDX is the most recent addition to Quad’s Elite series of audio components and is built around the same Crystal 24-bit/192kHz DAC found in Quad’s flagship Platinum DMP. ‘ The Elite CDX continues the tradition Quad has established as being one of the premiere solutions for playing digital audio files whether they be from a CD or computer, with users now able to stream their 24bit/192kHz audio files via USB direct from a PC or Mac without the need for an external USB to S/PDIF converter, and also allowing them to take full advantage of Quad’s award winning digital-to-analogue conversion circuitry,’ said Tony Ingrisano, of AVR. In addition to a USB input, the new Elite CDX has three optical inputs (TosLink) and two coaxial digital inputs. It also has an optical digital output, together with an unbalanced analogue output, plus a proprietary ‘Quadlink’ connection that allows unified system control when using other Quad Elite Series components. ‘ The Quad Elite CDX truly is a single-chassis solution for all music-lovers seeking not only a high quality CD player, but also a complete digital pre-amplifier solution,’ Ingrisano told Australian Hi-Fi Magazine. Available now, the Quad Elite CDX retails for $3,129.99. For further information, please contact Audio Visual Revolution on (02) 9521 4844 or visit the website at www.avrevolution.com.au