History

• The history of CEC is almost synonymous with the history of analog and digital transports. CEC was founded 1954 in Tokyo. In the same year we introduced a high precision phono motor which was followed by many models of analog turntables and record players which have given CEC a solid reputation in the audio field. The introduction of the first CD Player in 1982 opened a new era in sound reproduction. Regardless of our analog roots, R + D work on CD players at CEC started at that time. The first CEC CD player was introduced in 1983. Due to our analog experience our engineers were able to implement the belt drive system to CD transports. The world`s first belt drive transport was born in 1991 CEC`s TL 1. For this developement CEC helds worldwide patent rights. Test reports in international magazines as well as satisfied customers worldwide confirm our target: Music reproduction on its highest level

• The TL1 is the world`s first belt driven CD transport. The development of the TL1 started on the technical conclusion that in their basic aspects, analog turntables and digital CD players are the same. Although the speed of a CD varies, the changes take place in tiny increments.In other words the speed during a certain time period can be seen as constant. Based on this result CEC developed a completely new CD playback system, which is free from acoustic feedback, has a higher signal to noise ratio and eliminates jitter. CEC use a low torque motor which drives via a precision belt a heavy stabilizer. The stabilizer not only secures the CD disc but also increase its inertia 26 times. The extremely heavy drive mechanism floats on a dual suspension system with high noise absorption. The result: Music reproduction on its highest level .

• All CEC CD belt drive transports are dual subchassis constructions. The drive and laser motors are isolated electronically, magnetically and mechanically from the laser pickup, coupled only via precision belts. The ceramic stabilizer centers the disc and provides excellent vibration absorption characteristics as well as a strong flywheel effect. The high precision turntable shaft, a result of our analog experience, has a 4mm spindle of highest precision with several self lubricating bearings.