Sony CDP-XE530 specifications

Category : CD-Player

Brand : Sony

General

Connections

Tech nical data

Special features

Manufacturer: Sony
Model: CDP-XE 530
Type: CD Player
Years of manufacture: 1999 - 2002
Made in: France
Color: Black, Silver
Remote control: yes, Sony RM–DX50 (also other FB like RM-DX740, RM-D420 possible)
Power consumption: 11 W
Dimensions: 430 x 110 x 290 mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 3.4 kg
Factory price approx.: 350 DM / approx. 175 Euro

Inputs: Control A1 II (Sony control system)
Outputs: 3
- digital: optical (Toslink)
- analog: RCA Stereo
- Headphone output: 6.3mm jack, gold-plated), not adjustable
Control A1 II (Sony control system)

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D/A converter (type) H-Pulse Digital Deemphasis

Frequency Response (Hz) 2-20,000 at ±0.5 dB

Dynamic Range: >98 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: >100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0045 %

Channel separation: >95 dB

CD text: yes

MP3 support: no

Pitch control: no

Automatic playback: yes

Shuffle (random number generator): Yes

Track programming: yes, up to 24 tracks

Repeat: yes (track, CD, programming, shuffle )

Playback formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Peak search (for dubbing to analog media)
optical digital output - for digital receivers, amplifiers and MD recorders
Output volume can be partially controlled with remote control (including headphone output)
CD text can be displayed ( E.g.. Sony CDs, iTunes, etc.)
Music Scan - certain places within a track are selectable for 10 sec.
Jog Dial™ – simple title jumping, play function
Title calendar visible on the device: 20 tracks
Edit: several time functions adjustable for dubbing
Play: whole CD, CD-R, CD-RW, programmed tracks (up to 24), random generator (shuffle)
Fader: can be shown and hidden

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Other models of the same series:

Stereoplay 9/99: Top class, sounded very good, 44 points, test rating: Good - Very good. "Well-made CD player. Can play CD text. Tonal timbre tends to be warmer, but a little too slim in the bass." (ibid. P.131)
Stiftung Warentest TEST 4/2001 - good, 1.9 (2nd place out of 18). In summary in the Yearbook 2002, pp.24-25

Sony CDP-XE530