Unison Research Unico CDDue
Best high-end hub for audiophiles bridging physical discs and digital files.
The Unison Research Unico CDDue brings Unison Research's renowned quality into the versatile world of digital audio. This component features an integrated high-level DAC and a top-end CD mechanism, offering flexibility for discerning listeners. It supports external digital sources via USB, playing all known audio formats, including high-resolution DSD files. Available in Silver or Black, the CDDue is designed to be a central, high-performance hub for your digital and physical media collection, providing a feature-rich and customizable audio experience.
$4499.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
33
/ 273
#33 in CD Players & Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-2%
Below average
Digital-to-Analog Converter
High-level DAC
/ High-level DAC
Who it's for
- Digital music lovers needing a versatile high-performance DAC hub
- Design-conscious listeners valuing premium Italian craftsmanship and aesthetic elegance
- Audiophiles seeking a warm, organic, and non-fatiguing sound signature
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused buyers looking for entry-level or mid-range audio equipment
- Listeners preferring the convenience and longevity of solid-state components
- Owners with limited rack space or poor ventilation setups
Performance breakdown
DAC Fidelity
High-resolution processing delivers exceptional clarity and depth for digital files.
Transport Precision
The top-end mechanism ensures stable, jitter-free reading of your physical discs.
Format Versatility
Seamlessly handles everything from standard CDs to high-resolution DSD audio.
Connectivity Range
USB integration makes it a robust hub for modern digital sources.
Build Integrity
Robust construction provides the premium feel expected of high-end audio components.
System Integration
Designed to anchor complex home stereo setups with ease and sophistication.
Key Specs
Digital-to-Analog Converter
High-level DAC
Supported Media
CD
Playback Formats
DSD
Connectivity
USB input
Disc Compatibility
CD-R/RW, MP3 CD
Color options
Silver, Black
Power Source Type
AC Power
USB Playback
True
Features
- Integrated DAC and CD mechanism
- USB input for digital audio
- Plays DSD and all audio formats
- Feature-rich and customizable design
- Versatile digital audio component
- Top-end CD transport
- Supports external digital sources
- High-resolution audio playback
What customers say
Audiophiles highly respect the Unison Research Unico CDDue for its exceptional sound quality, driven by a hybrid tube output stage that delivers warmth and a three-dimensional soundstage. Listeners consistently praise its ability to reveal fine detail without sounding fatiguing, making extended sessions enjoyable. A major advantage is its integrated, high-quality DAC, featuring asynchronous USB and DSD support, which modernizes the component. The robust Italian design and build quality reinforce its premium status. While positioned in the high end, users feel the CDDue offers substantial value by combining a top-tier CD player with a reference DAC. Its stellar sonic performance and reliability lead to deep satisfaction among owners.
Know before you buy
Yes. The CDDue features a high-level integrated DAC with a USB input, allowing you to connect external digital sources like a computer or streamer to take advantage of its internal processing.
Absolutely. The unit is designed to handle high-resolution audio, including DSD files, ensuring that your digital music collection is played back with high fidelity.
The CDDue is compatible with standard CDs, as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs. It also supports playback of MP3 files burned onto CD media.
No, the Unico CDDue is strictly a playback component. It does not have recording capabilities.
Yes, the CDDue is designed with a feature-rich interface that allows for a customizable audio experience, letting you tailor the playback to your specific system and listening preferences.
The Unico CDDue is available in two classic finishes: Silver and Black, allowing it to match a variety of home audio setups.
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