Harman HD980 (HD-980) - getting most ultimate Sound in the Economy Class ?

I have heard several times from different users that this is an exceptionally good sounding CD player. I haven't heard until now.

From the internal view (SMPS-PCB instead 50Hz resp. 60 Hz transformer, DVD/MP-3 PCB and Laser etc.) I wouldn't expect such listening results.

What is here very special in opposite to usual DVD concepts ?
Service manual is here:
HARMAN-KARDON HD980-230 REV1 CD PLAYER Service Manual download, schematics, eeprom, repair info for electronics experts

Thanks for an advice.

The HD-970 has already been discussed here - go to
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/dig...mon-kardon-hd-970-modded-world-beater-12.html
but this is an other version with other PCB's.
 

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