DESCRIPTION

The dual digital-to-analog converter -- one each for the left and right audio channels -- and cutting-edge digital filters deliver audiophile sound quality. To assure skip-free performance, most portable CD players incorporate a shock protection system that stores a few seconds of music in memory, thereby providing continuity in the event of laser mistracking. But while most other machines offer a few short seconds of memory, the Kenwood provides a generous 40-second buffer, assuring uninterrupted playback in practically any situation. Designed to provide twenty-five hours on a set of four batteries, the DPC-X802 also will run on a single pair of AA cells -- a real benefit when power is scarce!