Unison Research Unico CD Due Hybrid DAC with CD transport

The Unico CD Due brings Unison Research right into the popular and versatile digital audio world. Not just a CD player, the Unico CDDue combines a high-level DAC with Valve output stage, a top-end CD mechanism. It’s feature-rich, flexible and customizable to the listener’s preference. A variety of external sources can be connected to the Unico CDDue, including a laptop or computer for playing all known audio formats – including DSD – via USB.

The Unison Research Unico CD Due seamlessly integrates traditional CD playback with advanced digital audio technology, delivering exceptional sound quality in a sophisticated package. Beyond its precise, high-end CD transport mechanism, it features a premium DAC paired with a Valve output stage, offering warmth and depth prized by audiophiles.

This versatile device supports a wide range of external sources, allowing direct connection to laptops and computers to play virtually all audio formats, including high-resolution DSD files via USB. Designed for discerning listeners, the Unico CD Due balances flexibility and customization, adapting effortlessly to individual preferences for a refined listening experience.

Features

• Hybrid DAC with CD transport
• ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC
• Double Triode, pure class A differential Totem-pole Output
• Made in Italy

Specifications

• Valves: 4 X ECC83
• Digital Inputs:
  • 1 x USB 2.0: 44.1 – 384 kHz , DSD128, DSD256 Ready Res: 16 to 32 bits
  • 1 x S/PDIF: 0.5Vpp on 75 Ohms, 44.1 -192 kHz, DSD64 (DoP) Res: 16 to 24 bits
  • 1x AES/EBU: 2Vpp on 110 Ohms, 44.1 -192 kHz, DSD64 (DoP) Res: 16 to 24 bits
  • 1 x Toslink™ : 44.1 – 96 Res.: 16 to 24 bits
  • 1 x Bluetooth™ 3.0 : 44.1, 48kHz Res: 16 bits
• Digital Output:
  • 1x  S/PDIF 0.5Vpp on 75 Ohms
  • 1x  AES/EBU 2Vpp on 110 Ohms
  • 1x Toslink™
• Transport: CD-Loader
• Display 128 X 64 White OLED graphic display
• DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018K2M SNR: 128dB (0dBFS, 1kHz, 192kHz, “A” weighted ) THD+N: 0.0003% (0dBFS, 1kHZ, 20Hz-20kHZ)
• I/V Converter: AD8597/AD8599 ultra low distortion and ultra low noise
• Valve Output Stage:
  • Number of channels: 2
  • Output stage: Duble Triode, pure class A differential Totem-pole
  • Valve model: 4 x ECC83
• Output audio connectors: 2 x RCA, 2 x XLR
• Filters: 3 Digital Filters selectable by R.C.
  • FLT 1: Fast Roll-Off, linear Phase
  • FLT 2: Fast Roll-Off, minimum Phase
  • FLT 3: Slow Roll-Off, linear Phase
• Solid state Output selectable
• Selectable absolute Phase
• Dimension:        45cm x 38cm x H 13cm
• Net weight:        10Kg / 22 lb

Support

• Manual