The Advance Paris X-CD7 is a dedicated CD player from the French manufacturer's Classic Line range. Designed in France, the X-CD7 pairs a quality disc mechanism with a Wolfson WM8761 digital-to-analogue converter to deliver detailed, musical playback from your CD collection.
Power Supply Design
Advance Paris have taken particular care with the X-CD7's power supply architecture. The power supply board is separated from the digital-to-analogue conversion card, minimising electrical interference between the two stages. Separate regulated supplies feed the CD mechanism, laser control circuitry, and DAC independently, resulting in a cleaner, more stable power flow to each circuit.
Outputs & Connectivity
The X-CD7 offers both balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, a feature not always found at this price point. The balanced XLR connections deliver lower distortion than the unbalanced RCA outputs (<0.006% THD via XLR versus <0.01% via RCA), making them the preferred choice where your amplifier supports a balanced input. Digital outputs are provided via coaxial (RCA, 75 Ω) and optical (TOSLINK) connections, allowing the X-CD7 to serve as a dedicated transport feeding an external DAC.
Build & Design
The front panel features an acrylic glass fascia, giving the unit a clean, modern appearance. An IR remote control is included for convenient operation from your listening position. The X-CD7 supports CD, CD-R, and MP3 CD formats.
| DAC | Wolfson WM8761 |
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| Disc Formats | CD, CD-R, MP3 CD |
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| Analogue Outputs | Unbalanced (RCA), balanced (XLR) |
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| Digital Outputs | Coaxial (RCA, 75 Ω), optical (TOSLINK) |
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| THD | <0.006% (XLR), <0.01% (RCA) |
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| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 106 dB |
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| Power Supply | SMPS with separated power and DAC boards |
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| AC Input | 115V / 230V |
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| Standby Consumption | <0.5 W |
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| Maximum Consumption | 10 W |
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| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 431 × 73 × 260 mm |
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| Weight | 3.3 kg |
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| Included | Mains lead, IR remote control |
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