{"product_id":"canor-gaia-c2-tube-dac-with-cd-player-premium-line","title":"Canor Gaia C2 Tube DAC with CD Player, Premium Line","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecision tube D\/A converter equipped with a complete set of digital inputs and CD playback support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 Tube Output Dual-mono DAC \u0026amp; CD Player\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 Multi-level galvanic isolation of digital elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 Symmetrical signal path design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/79-7655-canor-gaia-c2-interior-06.jpg?v=1786777430\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-layer PCB topology of digital parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selected topology enables us to create very short digital signal paths, design circuits that effectively suppress high-frequency interference, and achieve superior technical performance at the same time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/of-43-4839-canor-gaia-c2-black-06.jpg?v=1786777267\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop-of-the-Class DAC Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaia C2 features Texas Instruments PCM1792A D\/A converters, delivering 24-bit resolution and supporting sampling rates up to 192 kHz. Thanks to their minimal distortion and symmetrical design, the Gaia C2 guarantees precise and natural sound and low noise reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/84-2827-canor-gaia-c2-interior-03.jpg?v=1786777430\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube output stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaia C2 output stage features two 6922\/12AX7 tubes, delivering a smooth, natural sound characterized by musicality and rich harmonics. Its carefully designed circuit merges the warm qualities of tubes with the precise performance of a digital source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/of-43-4342-canor-gaia-c2-interior-04_1.jpg?v=1786777431\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-level galvanic separation of digital elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to multi-level galvanic isolation, both the S\/PDIF inputs and the I2S bus are separated from the subsequent D\/A converters. This design prevents noise and interference from impacting the signal, ensuring high-quality sound reproduction on these inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/81-4454-canor-gaia-c2-interior-05.jpg?v=1786777431\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnode voltage stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant focus is on stabilizing and filtering the anode voltage for the analog output, using a pure double vacuum diode as the core component, followed by five stages of filtration and stabilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/82-2547-canor-gaia-c2-interior-03.jpg?v=1786777431\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanically isolated power transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo eliminate mechanical hum, the transformer core is vacuum impregnated and encapsulated in a special anti-vibration compound. Additionally, the transformer is enclosed in a solid housing, which provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/83-1697-canor-gaia-c2-silver-04.jpg?v=1786777431\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, easy-to-read dot matrix display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is equipped with our traditional large dot matrix display with excellent readability, which constantly displays key information about the song being played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/49-4351-cmt.jpg?v=1786777431\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMT ™ technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaia C2 utilizes our advanced CMT TM technology (CANOR ® PCB Milling Technology) for optimal performance. The CMT™™ technology allows us to get the dielectric loss factors (loss tangent) of PCB close to the loss factor of air. Thanks to this technology we managed to get repeatedly to the parameter level of the so-called \"wire-to-wire connections\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube-based D\/A Converter and CD Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standalone 24-bit Texas Instruments PCM1792A \/ 192 kHz D\/A converter for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated tube output using 2 x 12AX7 \/ 2 x 6922 (E88CC) tubes and high-quality Mundorf capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-precision CD drive with an eject tray-loading mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper symmetrical passive filters optimized for the highest steepness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz playback and DSD64, 128, 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo digital filter options, Natural and Dynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCBs utilize our premium CMT™ technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on keeping the I2S digital signal paths short, feeding the D\/A converters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplemented the input power filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Review – i-Fidelity (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/canor-gaia-c2\/test.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKn8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETJ4ZTd4TkFFRXpSdTJMWXJBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu-WlaiiOOv6slYg7boXRwi0-Hy5PK9-cqkxPsl4S85XYRA6E0lQjDUg0IDG_aem_HNL-8leFbMOf0LxvjGYiFA\"\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Erdung der Musik\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.02.2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Review – Lite-Magazin (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lite-magazin.de\/2026\/01\/canor-gaia-c2-neue-natuerlichkeit-fuer-hires-und-cd\/\"\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Neue Natürlichkeit für HiRes und CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.01.2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Review – nowakAudio (PL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yYgpHC858_k?si=rC0hzsYBtepcqkfQ\"\u003eCanor Gaia C2 - Lampa w cyfrze to grzech?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.12.2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanor Gaia C2 – Review – Audio Test (DE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.likehifi.de\/news\/canor-gaia-c2-high-end-d-a-wandler-cd-player-mit-roehren\/\"\u003eCanor Gaia C2 - High End D\/A Wandler \u0026amp; 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