- DA11 & SAA7826 Disc System
- FPGA-Assisted I2S Output
- Dedicated USB Output
- AES/EBU and Coaxial Outputs
- 35W Linear Power Supply
- USB Drive Playback
- Bluetooth Playback
- Dedicated Upsampling Circuit
Pure CD Sound
SAA7826 + DA11
Highly Optimized Disc System
Combining SAA7824 CD system with the classic DA11 head, running at standard single speed CT90 is fully focused on the purest CD playback. Delivering smoother sound presentation while ensuring highly reliable disc reading and limited mechanical noise
MQA-CD Support
Triple Mode Output
Supporting MQA-CD and MQA files, offering Full Decoder (4x), Core Decoder (2x) and MQA Source modes for ideal matching with the capabilities of the DAC
The Most Advanced Digital Transport
Digital Outputs
I2S / USB / AES / Coaxial
Universal DAC Compatibility
CT90 is our first dedicated CD transport featuring the advanced FPGA-assisted I2S output, with 10 pinout modes assuring compatibility with almost all I2S DACs on the market, Alongside it sits our special USB Audio output, providing a direct connection between CD player and modern USB DACs, and for high-end active speakers, CT90 offers AES/EBU outputs.
Digital Inputs
Bluetooth Streaming
USB Input for Computer Playback
For the moments when convenience wins over the purity of CD playback, CT90 adds in Bluetooth input mode, for wireless playback from any smartphone and their streaming apps.
CT90 also features a dedicated USB input, for direct use with computers, transforming CT90 from a pure CD player to a fully equipped Audio Interface Transport.
Bluetooth Codecs: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Precise Audio Processing
Dual 45 MHz / 49 MHz Oscillators
External Worldclock Support
To effectively control the crucial amount of jitter, CT90 was designed with a pair of high-precision 45.1584 MHz / 49.152 MHz oscillators, offering accurate and error free digital signal.
For smooth integration into High-End setups, CT90 offers additional worldclock input. Supporting industry standard BNC connector and 44.1kHz and 10MHz modes.
Specifications
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28 x 23 x 9.1cm (including top cover and feet)
Weight: 3.5kg
CD System: SAA7826 Servo + DA11 Head
Disc Compatibility: CD; CD-R; CD-RW
Controls: Hardware buttons, Remote (Included), Companion app
Bluetooth Input: BT5.0, Supported Codecs: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Digital Outputs:
USB Output: PCM 768kHz / 32bit, DSD512 (Upsampling NOT supported)
I2S Output: PCM 768kHz / 32bit, DSD64
Coaxial/AES Output: PCM 192kHz / 32bit, DSD64
USB Drive Audio Format Support:
DSD (".iso",".dsf",".dff")
*Does not support DST encoding in ISO Files
ISO/DXD/APE/FLAC/WAV/AIFF/AIF/DTS/MP3/WMA/AAC/OG-G/ALAC/MP2/M4A/AC3/M3U8/OPUS

