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世纪格雷在2025广州Hi-End臻品展举办了其核心战略新品GLD1.0数字播放器的发布会。

 

On July 5, 2025, at the Guangzhou Hi‑End Premium Audio Exhibition, Cen.Grand unveiled its strategic flagship: the GLD1.0 digital player.

 

 

活动由非常发烧网HiFi168吴斌先生主持，世纪格雷创始人邓剑辉生亲自到场，详细回顾公司发展历程，并深度解析GLD1.0的研发思路及技术亮点。

 

The event was hosted by Mr. Wu Bin of HiFi168 (Very HiFi Network). Mr. Jianhui Deng, founder of Cen.Grand, attended in person to deliver a detailed review of the company’s development journey and provide an in-depth explanation of the GLD1.0's design concept and key technical innovations.

 

 

世纪格雷GLD1.0数字播放器是一款具有突破性技术的Hi-End级数字转盘产品，其核心设计理念是通过革新数据传输架构解决传统数播的音质瓶颈

 

The Cen.Grand GLD1.0 Digital Player is a Hi-End-class digital transport featuring breakthrough technologies. Its core design philosophy is to overcome the sound quality limitations of traditional digital streamers by fundamentally reinventing the data transmission architecture.

 

以下是其主要特点及技术解析：

革命性传输架构：100%数据完整输出

        1. 摒弃USB协议，采用PCIe同步传输：

          GLD1.0彻底抛弃传统数播广泛使用的USB音频协议，转而采用内部高速串行总线PCIe以同步模式传输音频数据。

 

Key Features and Technical Highlights of the GLD1.0:

 

Revolutionary Transmission Architecture: 100% Bit-Perfect Data Output

 

1. Abandoning USB Protocol in Favor of PCIe Synchronous Transmission

GLD1.0 completely discards the widely used USB audio protocol found in most digital streamers. Instead, it adopts the high-speed internal serial bus PCIe, transmitting audio data in synchronous mode to ensure lossless and error-free delivery.

PCIe协议的优势是：

      • 零数据错误容忍：不允许数据出错或丢包，数据从CPU直接传输至下一设备，消除中间环节的潜在干扰；

      • 同步时钟架构：通过复杂时钟系统确保数据与时钟的精准同步，达到数字播放器性能的“天花板”级别。

Advantages of the PCIe Protocol:

 

• Zero Tolerance for Data Errors:
  PCIe does not permit data corruption or packet loss. Audio data is transmitted directly from the CPU to the next device, eliminating potential interference from intermediate layers.

• Synchronized Clock Architecture:
  A sophisticated clock system ensures precise synchronization between data and clock, pushing the performance of the digital player to an ultimate, reference-grade level.

 

 

2. 独创POW（分道扬镳）传输协议：

GLD1.0的另一大突破是POW接口，其设计理念是：

      • 数据与时钟分离传输：音频数据通过光纤传输，时钟信号通过BNC接口同轴电缆传输，解码器端重组为I2S信号；

      • 抗干扰与长距离传输：光纤带宽达G级，传输距离可达公里级，短距离传输M级音频数据轻松自如，且避免电磁干扰；

      • 多声道扩展能力：POW设计支持8声道高码率数据传输，未来可应用于多声道DSD播放设备。

 

2. Proprietary POW (“Parting of the Way”) Transmission Protocol

 

Another major innovation of the GLD1.0 is its POW interface, based on the following core principles:

• Separation of Data and Clock Transmission:
  Audio data is transmitted via optical fiber, while the clock signal is transmitted through a BNC coaxial cable. At the decoder end, the signals are reconstructed into I²S format for high-precision digital-to-analog conversion.

• Superior Interference Rejection & Long-Distance Capability:
  The optical fiber link offers gigabit-level bandwidth and can support transmission over kilometer-level distances, while effortlessly handling multi-megabit audio data over short distances. It is also immune to electromagnetic interference.

• Multi-Channel Expansion:
  The POW architecture supports high-bitrate 8-channel audio transmission, paving the way for future applications in multi-channel DSD playback systems.

 

     

 

 

 

                                                                                                      硬件配置：高性能计算平台赋能音频处理

               Hardware Configuration: High-Performance Computing Platform Empowering Audio Processing

 

1. 主控系统：

      • 处理器：目前GLD1.0有两款产品：豪华版和标准板。豪华版采用11代i7‑1255U做主控，内存16G，标准板采用12代赛扬Celeron 7305做主控，内存4G.

      • 存储：标配512GB SSD，可选装至2T/4T；

      • 网络：千兆网口，可轻松满足互联网在线平台数据流的要求。

 

1. Main Control System:

• Processor:
  GLD1.0 is available in two models: Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition.
  The Deluxe Edition is powered by an 11th Gen Intel i7‑1255U with 16 GB of RAM,
  while the Standard Edition uses a 12th Gen Intel Celeron 7305 with 4 GB of RAM.

• Storage:
  Comes standard with a 512 GB SSD, with optional upgrades to 2 TB or 4 TB.

• Networking:
  Equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port, fully capable of handling the bandwidth demands of online streaming platforms.

 

 

 

 

 2. 数字处理系统：

      • PCIe接口：连接主控系统与数字处理模块，实现数据零损失传输；

      • 七大分系统：包括接收器、隔离器、数据处理模块、时钟模块、POW发送模块、SPDIF模块及电源，通过复杂算法固件确保PCIe同步工作；

      • 扩展接口：提供4个USB接口、1个Type-C接口、千兆网口、HDMI接口（支持I2S数据传输）及POW/SPDIF音频输出接口。

 

2. Digital Processing System:

• PCIe Interface:
  Acts as the bridge between the main control system and the digital processing module, enabling zero-loss data transmission.

• Seven Subsystems:
  Includes the receiver, isolator, data processor, clock module, POW transmission module, SPDIF module, and power supply. These subsystems work in concert under firmware with advanced algorithms to ensure synchronized operation over PCIe.

• Expansion Interfaces:
  Provides 4 USB ports, 1 Type-C port, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, an HDMI port (supporting I²S data transmission), as well as POW and SPDIF audio output interfaces.

 

 

         

 

       

                                                                                                   软件与生态系统：Windows平台+开放架构

                                          Software & Ecosystem: Windows Platform + Open Architecture

1. 操作系统：

GLD1.0豪华版采用Windows 10 IoT Enterprise长期服务版本（LTSC），优势包括：

      • 稳定性：删除非必要功能，保留基础系统，适用于工业设备级可靠运行；

      • 兼容性：支持丰富音频软件及网络功能，用户可自由安装流媒体服务、音频管理工具等；

      • 易用性：操作逻辑与PC一致，降低用户学习成本。

 

1. Operating System:

The GLD1.0 Deluxe Edition runs on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), offering several key advantages:

• Stability:
  Stripped of unnecessary features and services, the system retains only essential components—ensuring industrial-grade reliability for continuous, long-term operation.

• Compatibility:
  Fully supports a wide range of audio playback software and network applications, allowing users to freely install streaming services, music management tools, and more.

• Ease of Use:
  The user interface and operating logic are identical to that of a standard PC, minimizing the learning curve and ensuring smooth user experience.

 

 

 

2. 用户自主权：

      • 开放生态：允许用户自定义播放软件、网络设置及音频参数，满足个性化需求；

      • 软件支持：兼容Roon、HQ Player等高端音频管理平台，提升用户体验。

 

2. User Control & Customization:

• Open Ecosystem:
  Users are free to customize playback software, network configurations, and audio parameters to suit their personal preferences and system requirements.

• Software Compatibility:
  Fully compatible with Roon, HQPlayer, and other high-end audio management platforms, offering an enhanced and flexible audiophile-grade user experience.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                             数据完整性与时钟同步的双重保障

                                             Dual Assurance of Data Integrity and Clock Synchronization

 

 

1. 数据完整性

      • 校验机制：硬盘控制器（ECC、CRC）与文件系统（元数据、数据块校验）确保数据读取零错误；

      • 传输优化：PCIe协议消除USB协议的数据错误容忍，避免音质劣化。

 

1. Data Integrity

• Verification Mechanisms:
  The system ensures error-free data reading through ECC and CRC at the hard disk controller level, along with metadata and data block verification within the file system.

• Optimized Transmission:
  The use of the PCIe protocol, which does not tolerate data errors, eliminates the flaws of the USB audio protocol, preventing degradation of sound quality.

 

2. 时钟同步

      • 复杂时钟架构：确保音频数据与采样时钟的精准匹配，减少抖动与失真；

      • POW协议优势：分离传输时钟与数据，解码器端重组信号，进一步提升同步性。

 

2. Clock Synchronization

• Sophisticated Clock Architecture:
  Ensures precise alignment between audio data and sampling clock, significantly reducing jitter and distortion.

• Advantages of the POW Protocol:
  By separating the transmission of clock and data, and reconstructing the signal at the DAC end, the system achieves superior synchronization accuracy.

 

 

 

GLD1.0的PCIe同步传输架构与POW协议获得国家发明专利授权，彰显世纪格雷在数字音频领域的原创实力。

世纪格雷创始人邓剑辉表示，期待同业采用POW传输方式，共同推动数播行业技术进步。

 

The PCIe synchronous transmission architecture and POW protocol used in the GLD1.0 have been granted national invention patents, underscoring Cen.Grand’s original innovation capabilities in the field of digital audio.

Mr. Jianhui Deng, founder of Cen.Grand, expressed his hope that peers across the industry will adopt the POW transmission approach to jointly advance the technological progress of the digital audio streaming sector.

 

 

 

发布会现场搭配世纪格雷DSDAC1.0豪华版解码器、9i-938前级、9i-958单声道后级驱动ATC SCM150等旗舰音箱。

 

At the launch event, the GLD1.0 was paired with Cen.Grand’s DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe Edition DAC, the 9i-938 fully balanced preamplifier, and four units of the 9i-958 monoblock power amplifiers, driving flagship speakers such as the ATC SCM150.

 

现场为来宾和媒体朋友比对了POW和USB传输的明显差异，并欣赏了多段精彩音乐片段。

At the event, guests and media professionals were invited to experience a direct comparison between POW and USB transmission, clearly demonstrating the differences. The session also featured multiple music segments, showcasing the exceptional performance of the system.

 

 

 

 

总结：

GLD1.0通过PCIe+POW双协议革新，首次实现数据100%无损传输，解决了数播领域长期存在的底层协议缺陷。

其技术价值不仅在于音质提升，更可能推动高端数播架构转向同步高速传输方向。

GLD1.0搭配世纪格雷解码器时，更能发挥出完整实力，适合追求极致还原的发烧友及多声道高格式音频用户。  

 

                                                                                                    Conclusion

 

With its dual-protocol innovation—PCIe and POW, the GLD1.0 achieves 100% lossless data transmission for the first time, effectively addressing long-standing protocol-level flaws in the digital streaming domain.

Its value goes beyond sound quality improvement; it has the potential to guide the high-end digital audio industry toward a new era of synchronous, high-speed transmission architectures.

When paired with Cen.Grand's DAC systems, the GLD1.0 delivers its full capabilities, making it an ideal solution for audiophiles seeking ultimate fidelity as well as users of multi-channel high-resolution audio systems.