CDP2A mk2 High-End CD player
In this section you will find frequently asked questions about the Hegel CDP2A
mk2.
If you can not find the answer to your question, please ask your Hegel dealer, your national
distributor or send us an e-mail: info@hegel.com
Where can I buy the Hegel CDP2A
mk2?
Please check the "How to Buy" section.
Is the Hegel CDP2A mk2 available in different colors?
The Hegel products are available in the standard "Pearl silver" colour. The finish is made by blasting
the solid aluminium front panel
and knobs with tiny glass particles and anodizing the surface.
The top cover is brushed and anodized
aluminium.
The CDP2A mk2 can also be
delivered in a completely black anodized
colour. For a picture of black
colour CDP2A please click on
this link:
Black CDP2A
Can the Hegel CDP2A mk2 be used with other amplifiers than Hegel?
All the different Hegel units has got a neutral sound signature, so that they can be used together with other
high quality audio units from different manufacturers. However we recommend you to listen to a combination
of a CDP2A mk2 and a Hegel
amplifier for optimal sound
quality.
Is the Hegel CDP2A mk2 true balanced?
Both the balanced and unbalanced outputs of the
CDP2A mk2 are using true electronically balanced signal processing
from the CD-drive and to the outputs. The unbalanced outputs are converted to a single ended signal directly
from the balanced outputs, keeping the signal in the balanced domain as long as possible.
What is the difference between the
CDP2A mk2 and the CDP4A mk2?
The CDP2A mk2 is using a less advanced audio board than
the CDP4A mk2.
Is the CDP2A mk2 using upsampling?
The CDP2A mk2 is using syncronised upsampling
and 24 bit 192kHz DACs together with a highly accurate discrete master
clock circuit. The SuperClock master reference clock
has got clock jitter less than 14ps.
How can I use the pause function when playing a CD?
While the CDP2A mk2 is playing a CD the pause function can be activated by pressing the play button on the
CDP2A mk2 or
the play button on the remote control. The pause function is indicated by
the text "PAUSE" flashing in the display.
To restart the track from pause, press play once more.
can I open the CD-loader from
the Hegel remote control?
When the CD has stopped playing
the CD loader can be opened by
holding down the "STOP" knob on
the remote control for 1-2
seconds. After loading a CD the
CD loader can be closed by
pushing the "PLAY" knob on the
remote control.
What kind of CD-drive is used in the CDP2A
mk2?
The CD-servo board is developed
in-house by Hegel and the laser assembly is a
SONY unit. The CD-drive uses
a SuperClock reference clock signal from the master clock oscillator
on the audio board to keep the clocking jitter extremely low.
Can the CDP2A mk2 play CD-R discs?
The CDP2A mk2 will play CD-R discs within the Red Book Specifications, but will not play MP3 files.
Technical Details
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The RC2 remote control is included
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