The Canor C2 is a high-end dual-mono valve DAC and CD player, precision hand-built in Slovakia to precise standards. The level of workmanship needs to be seen to be believed at this price point.
The Canor Gaia C2 is a premium tube-based D/A converter and CD player that combines the warmth of an analog output stage, featuring 12AX7 / 6922 (E88CC) tubes with precise digital performance. It is equipped with a dual-mono configuration with high-quality Texas Instruments PCM1792A DACs and supports playback up to DSD256 and PCM 192 kHz.
The Canor C2 is a high-end dual-mono valve DAC and CD player, precision hand-built in Slovakia to precise standards. The level of workmanship needs to be seen to be believed at this price point.
The Canor Gaia C2 is a premium tube-based D/A converter and CD player that combines the warmth of an analog output stage, featuring 12AX7 / 6922 (E88CC) tubes with precise digital performance. It is equipped with a dual-mono configuration with high-quality Texas Instruments PCM1792A DACs and supports playback up to DSD256 and PCM 192 kHz. Designed for pristine sound, the Gaia C2 utilizes CMT™ technology and multi-level galvanic isolation to ensure ultra-low noise and a natural, highly musical listening experience.
Product Features
Tube-based D/A Converter and CD Player
A standalone 24-bit Texas Instruments PCM1792A / 192 kHz D/A converter for each channel
Dedicated tube output using 2 x 12AX7 / 2 x 6922 (E88CC) tubes and high-quality Mundorf capacitors
A high-precision CD drive with an eject tray-loading mechanism
Super symmetrical passive filters optimized for the highest steepness
Focus on keeping the I2S digital signal paths short, feeding the D/A converters
Implemented the input power filter
Specifications:
Analogue Outputs
1 RCA pair 1 XLR pair
Frequency Range (XLR & RCA)
20 – 20 000 Hz -1.0 dB
Output Impedance (XLR & RCA)
< 110 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) at XLR
< 0.0007 % at 0 dBFS
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 – 20000 Hz) at XLR
< 0.001 % at 0 dBFS
Signal-to-noise ratio at XLR
> 110 dB (A-wt)
Crosstalk (Channel separation) at XLR
< -118 dB at 10 kHz, 0 dBFS
Analog Output Voltage RCA / XLR
2 Vrms / 4 Vrms at 0 dBFS
DAC Configuration
2 x PCM1792A (Dual Mono) with 2 digital filters
Digital Inputs
1 x CD Input (PCM 16-bit / 44 kHz) 1 x USB-B (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz & DSD up to DSD256) 1 x OPTO (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz) 1 x COAX (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz) 1 x AES/EBU (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)
Digital Outputs
1 x COAX (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz) 1 x OPTO (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)
Tube Complement
2 x 6922 (E88CC) 2 x 12AX7LPS 1 x 6CA4EH
Power
230 V / 50 Hz / 70 VA
Dimensions (W x H x D)
435 x 176 x 484 mm
Weight (Net)
18 kg
Weight (Gross)
26 kg
Additional information
Colour
Bronze, Silver, Black
Brand
Canor
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