Onkyo C-7030 (2011)
A single-disc CD player designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction, released in 2011.
Overview
The Onkyo C-7030 is a dedicated home audio CD player built to prioritize sound quality from compact discs. Released in 2011, it functions as both a CD playback unit and a digital transport. The design focuses on delivering a clean audio signal by minimizing interference, featuring a high-precision clock to reduce jitter. It includes stereo analog outputs via RCA jacks and employs Onkyo’s VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for digital-to-analog conversion. User feedback highlights strong audio performance, with one reviewer stating, "I am more than pleased with the sound."
Specifications
| DAC (as of Dec 2018) | Wolfson WM8524 vs. Burr Brown PCM5142 |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs |
| Analog Audio Output | Stereo RCA jacks |
| Digital-to-analog conversion method | VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) |
Design
The C-7030 was engineered specifically to optimize CD sound quality, with a layout intended to keep the signal path free from interference. It incorporates a high-precision clock to significantly reduce jitter, contributing to its audiophile-oriented performance.
Market
The Onkyo C-7030 was originally priced at $399.99, with later sale prices as low as $199.99. Common issues reported by users include unresponsive or erratic display screens, difficulty reading discs, sensitivity to vibrations causing tracking errors, and failure to wake from standby when the eject button is pressed—requiring a full power cycle.
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