12/27 [World]
MarkLevinsonから、ついにリファレンスプリアンプ「No.52」登場！！！！！！
「No. 585」プリメインアンプ、「No. 519」 CD/SACD
プレーヤー、「No. 560」DACも
登場！！！USB・DSD信号対応HDMI搭載！ MarkLevinsonがついに本格再始動です！！CES2012にて発表。
No. 52 reference stereo preamp： $25,000
No. 585 integrated stereo amp： $10,000
No. 519 CD/SACD player/DAC： $8,000
No. 560 DAC： $6,000
[No.52]
・Two-chassis stereo preamp
・The No. 52, for use with the No. 53 reference mono amp
・Pure analog model with solid-state design
・Analog inputs and outputs are incorporated in one chassis to
keep noise from entering
control circuitry in a separate chassis.
[No.585]
・Connectivity to almost all modern digital sources along with
its predecessor’s balanced
and unbalanced analog inputs.
・2x225 watts into 8 ohms
・Three USB ports, one of which streams music from a connected
iPod, iPhone or iPad, and
charges an iPod and iPhone. The USB ports also accept
96kHz/24-bit PCM audio from PCs.
・Features HDMI 1.3 connector to take in two-channel PCM audio
and native
DSD SACD audio
[No. 519]
・CD/SACD player/ DAC with digital volume control
・Enables direct connection to an amp to make a separate preamp
unnecessary
・For use as a DAC, the 519 features two S/P DIF digital inputs
and two USB inputs capable
of decoding multiple digital music-file formats.One USB input
also streams music from a
USB-connected iPod, iPhone or iPad.
[No. 560]
・Borrows the DAC technology of the 519 CD/SACD player/DAC,
strips out the transport
expands the number of digital inputs to 10 from four, and the
digital inputs include two
two-channel PCM/DSD HDMI inputs and three USB.
12/27 [World]
MAGICOから、新リファレンススピーカー「Q7」登場！！！
CES2012にて発表。 US Retail $165,000/pr. Delivery will begin in Q2 2012. プレスリリース（pdf） MAGICO Q7 – A NEW REFERENCE
The journey to create the finest unlimited class loudspeaker in the world has stretched the
very boundaries of what is technically and creatively possible in loudspeaker design.
Expanding the performance envelope of the paradigm shifting Q-Series has been an
exponentially challenging task, setting even higher benchmarks than those achieved by our
groundbreaking Q5. Our challenge at the outset was to blend radically new and cutting-edge
technologies into a reference loudspeaker, which from the faintest whisper to the most
eardeafening sound-pressure levels maintains a yet unheard degree of composure and fidelity.
This challenge has been met. The result is a cost-no-object loudspeaker of limitless dynamics,
high efficiency, extreme extension and redefined transparency. Everything we have expected
and something we could have never imagined. Magico is proud to unveil the Q7.
[DRIVER TECHNOLOGY]
In order to achieve the lofty goals of this project under all operating conditions, each and
every driver of the four-way, five-driver Q7 has been designed from the ground up. Effortless
to drive, an astounding 94dB efficiency pushes the Q7 to unimaginable performance levels
while maintaining every grain of resolution and nuance. To create such a highly efficient
loudspeaker the entire complement required new motor systems backed with exceptionally
powerful neodymium magnets, 10 times higher than industry norm. Dual 12-inch bass woofers
and a 10-inch midbass bring Nano-Tec® cone technology into our largest Magico-designed
drivers to date. Working together, they take resolution and extension through the lower
octaves to a new level.
[ENCLOSURE]
Using Advanced Finite Elements Analysis to study ‘in-box’ driver behavior, the Q-Series'
construction techniques were redeployed in a configuration more finely tuned to the specific
parameters of ‘driver to enclosure’ interaction. Comprised of over 100 parts of aluminum,
copper, and stainless steel, all affixed with over 650 fasteners in a calculated labyrinth of
internal bracing, the Q7 provides the ideal combination of mass, dampness and rigidity. A new
three-axis matrix frame, copper decoupling levels, and a 'floating' midrange cavity yield the
most effective multi-faceted strategy of eliminating the cabinet as a secondary acoustic
source, making the Q7 a remarkable architectural feat.
[CROSSOVER]
Magico's elliptical crossover techniques have been employed to create the Q7 4-way filters.
Once again, we have partnered with industry leaders to create a new top shelf of components
to meet the very special demands of this project. Custom ultra-high precision resistors,
capacitors and coils were designed to comprise the crossover network.
The Q7 is our finest achievement: a technical triumph that fully expresses the ultimate passion
and capabilities of Magico. We can think of no better statement to make regarding our
commitment to redefine the genre both technically and artistically, providing music lovers an
unlimited and unedited space within which to experience sound like never before.
[SPECIFICATIONS]
Driver Complement:
1 x 1” MB7 Tweeter
1 x 6” MG70 Midrange
1 x 10” MG107 Midbass
2 x 12” MG1207 Bass
Sensitivity: 94dB
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz
Recommended Power: 50 – 1200 Watts
Dimensions: 60”H x 32”D x 15”W (152cm x 81cm x 38cm)
Weight: 750 lbs. (340 kg)
12/20 [World] soulution、「501
MONO-AMP」を正式発表。
既に速報済みです。
・Philosophy
The 501 monoamplifiers are based in many areas on the proven technical concepts of the
Series 7. However, the "small" monoamplifiers do not have to hide behind their big brothers.
・Amplification
The amplification circuit of the 501 monoamplifier, is based on the technology of the amplifiers
710 and 700. Core is a novel voltage amplification stage without feedback to the input (no
differential amplifier!). It consists of linearized amplifier stages which operate up to a cutoff
frequency of 80 MHz. The current amplification is done in three stages, each stage uses a very
small and thus almost linear operating range. The high Class A operation supplemented by
47,000 microfarads of storage capacitors are resulting in a nearly infinite impulse response.
Massive copper bars on the amplifier board and to the speaker terminals ensure that the
power of the 501 monoamplifier is actually available at the speaker. The high-precision idle
current management ensures optimal Class A operation for all operating conditions, without
the necessity of any readjustment in the music signal. Optimal sound is thereby guaranted
immediately after switching on. Extensive control circuits that protect against high frequency
or DC signals at the input or output short circuit ensure safe operation in all situations.
The input level is also monitored continuously.
・Powersupply
A total of six power supplies - optimized for each function - feed the 501 monoamplifier. The
power supplies to supply the digital and audio circuits are electrically isolated from each other
through opto couplers and transformers . Two modern switched-mode power supplies with a
total power 1'200VA complemented by high performance filtering at the input and output
provide supply voltages in audiophile quality. Locally, these voltages are additionally stabilized
with 6 high speed soulution voltage regulators. They are considerably more stable than
achievable with any conventional, transformer-based power supply technology.
・Operation
The 501 Monoamplifier is operated via its rotary control on the front panel. It can be switched
on by one another soulution devices with the LINK function.
・Connectors
Analogue inputs:
- 1 x balanced input (XLR)
Analogue outputs:
- 1 x balanced output (XLR)
- 1 pair speaker binding posts
LINK-System メーカーサイト
12/20 [World] soulution、「590
USB-CONVERTER」を正式発表。
既に速報済みです。
・DSP-Converter
A powerful DSP manages the communication with your computer. The received data is
buffered in a large RAM memory.
The 590 USB Converter is able to process music files in PCM format with a maximum
sampling rate of 192 kHz and a word lenght of 24bit.
・Reference Clock
The high-precision clock of the USB-590 converter ensures optimal sound.
We apply here a technology that is based on the 745 and 540 SACD players. The wordclock
signal available at its outpus allows to synchronize your D/A converter as well.
・Powersupply
The USB converter 590 is power via the USB connection from your computer. Its power
supplies are expensively filtered for the best possible separation from your computer. The
quality of the clock signal is substantially influenced by the quality of the supply voltage.
Noise components with high frequencies can significantly affect the sound quality.
Additionally, these noise signals could be distributed through the interconnecting cables to
your DA converter and - depending on the design of your DA converter - reduce its
perfomance as well.
・Connections
Digital outputs:
- 1 x SPDIF (RCA)
- 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
- 1 x Optical (Toslink)
Digital inputs:
- 1 x USB
Clock-Ausgang:
- 1 x Wordclock (BNC) メーカーサイト
12/15 [World] WilsonAudio、新フラグシップスピーカー「Alexandria
XLF」を正式発表！
シルクドーム型のツィーターを採用。 プレスリリース（PDF) $195,000
・Cross Load Firing port System(XLF)
・New Architecture
・Convergent Synergy Tweeter
The new Wilson tweeter rejects exotic materials in favor of a
new silk dome design
・S-Material Midrange Baffile
12/10 [World] Sonusfaber、「Aida」を発表！！！
$120,000
The technical
Type: Floor Standing
Drivers: 1 dome tweeter - 1 18 cm midrange, 2 woofers 22 cm, 1
Sub 32 cm
Power (W): 100-1000
Impedance (Ohm): 4
Frequency (Hz): 55 - 180 - 250 to 3000
Freq (Hz): 20 to 35,000
Sensitivity (dB): 92
Dimensions: 172.5 x 48.2 x 78 cm (HxWxD)
Weight: 330 kg
12/4 [World] Magicoから、新スピーカー「S5」登場！！！
US $28,600/pr. プレスリリース
MAGICO INTRODUCES THE S5
After an incredible five years since the Magico V3’s first release, we are excited to
introduce its successor, the S5. This three-way, four-driver floorstanding loudspeaker
borrows heavily from the peerless Q-Series' technological arsenal and employs new
manufacturing techniques to create what is the most value-laden Magico loudspeaker yet.
The eye will be first drawn to the S5’s uniquely new curved enclosure, which is the world’s
first utilization of ½” thick, 16” diameter extruded aluminum walls in a loudspeaker. Taking
design cues from our iconic Mini, the cabinet design minimizes diffraction effects, internal
resonance, and damping requirements. The elegant, paintable exterior offers a shallow profile
that will complement a wide variety of end-user living environments. Available in our signature
black anodized finish, the S5 is also offered in an array of high gloss and satin M-COAT®
paint blends. A removable black grille is included – a first for a Magico speaker.
Incorporating entirely new dual-10” Magico hybrid Nano-Tec® bass drivers, the S5 is
capable of an astonishing output of 118dB (@ 50Hz-1 meter). Combining an outer cone ring
of aluminum and a Magico Nano-Tec dust cap, the new drivers combine superb power
handling in the low bass with distortion-free response at the top of their pass band. The S5
midrange's dual neodymium, underhung motor system with pure titanium voice coil former is
powerfully efficient and extremely low in distortion. The tweeter is a beryllium diaphragm
model found in selected competitors’ $100,000+ reference offerings. A new neodymium
motor system has been customized to match the S5’s huge dynamic capabilities and power
handling, while retaining its inherent wide dispersion and low distortion. As with all Magico
drivers, the latest custom computer simulations are used to optimize electromagnetic and
thermal behavior.
Tireless research and development have provided the means for a distinct new product that
is undoubtedly Magico. Continuing an uncompromising commitment to quality, design and
performance, we are proud to welcome the S5 as the latest addition to our incomparable line
of loudspeakers.
Magico will be showing the S5 at CES 2012 in Las Vegas in the Magico Suite: Venetian
Towers,Suite 35-209.
[SPECIFICATIONS]
Driver Complement:
1 x 1” MB30 Tweeter
1 x 6” M380 Midrange
2 x 10” Hybrid Nano-Tec Bass
Sensitivity: 90dB
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 22 Hz – 50 kHz
Recommended Power: 50 – 1200 Watts
Dimensions: 48”H x 14”D x 15”W (122cm x 35cm x 38cm)
Weight: 190 lbs. (86 kg)
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The US Retail Price of the Magico S5 is $28,600/pr. Delivery will begin in Q2 2012.
11/30 [World]
CHORDから、新DAC「QUTE HD」登場！！！ QUTE HD is the
ultimate USB DAC, handling 34 Bit, 44.1 KHz up to an amazing 384 KHz.
11/30 [World]
CHORDから、「Chordette INDEX」登場。 ＊8/22付けで既に速報済みです。
・New Wi-Fi Ethernet music streamer
・The INDEX will stream your music collection from your PC, Mac or
NAS, straight into your
Chordette system
11/30 [World]
PS Audioから、「PerfectWave Media DAC(PWD) Mk2」登場！！！
PWD Mk1からアップグレード可能。 The Mark II PerfectWave DAC
The PerfectWave DAC, introduced to the world in 2009, was a ground breaking product. A
state-of-the-art D to A processor that connects to any digital audio source including USB and
with the optional Bridge, the home network. Regardless of the input or the delivery method,
music played through the PerfectWave DAC was unparalleled and is uncompromised.
The Mark I has been hailed by reviewers and customers alike as one of the single best
sounding pieces of audio equipment in their system.
And now we introduce the Mark II.
The Mark II comes with a completely redesigned digital processing board, software, connecting
cables and remote control.
New features of the Mark II include 192kHz 24 bit asynchronous USB, NativeX mode,
non-saturated logic data path, 11 additional power supplies, lower jitter, new clocks and a
balance control for the output.
The new Mark II outperforms the Mark I by a significant margin with its improved sweet, open,
analog and musical performance.
Owners of the original Mark I PerfectWave DAC can upgrade to the Mark II standard by
purchasing the upgrade kit. The procedure can be handled by PWD owners at home or through
your dealer, distributor or PS Audio directly.
[What’s new in the Mark II?]
・A built in Digital lens
A Digital Lens is much like the Power Plant regenerator in its ability to produce a new and
perfect output from
any quality you put into it. The Digital Lens takes in any digital audio signal
you feed it and regenerates a new and
jitter free version sent on to the DAC. The new Lens feature is called NativeX.
NativeX is selectable from the front panel or the remote control. NativeX will reduce incoming
jitter levels to
below 1 pico second, regardless of how jittered the incoming signals are and when
this happens, the associated
glare and hard edge to the music vanishes and in its place, the most analog-like music you’ve heard emerges.
This will change everything you think aboutdigital audio.
NativeX works on lowering jitter on any selected input on the PWD. This means even highly
jittered sources
such as an Apple TV or a computer sound card will suddenly have a fog of
jitter removed. The feature is rather
remarkable.
Even the optional Network Bridge, which has its own built in Digital Lens benefits. Because the
path between the
output of the Network Bridge and the MKII processing board is short, there’s
little chance for added jitter: but not
zero. Running the already low jitter digital audio from the Network Bridge through NativeX helps open the sound up
quite nicely.
・Asynchronous high speed USB
A Media DAC, like the PerfectWave, can match up to either a computer or a home network.
The PWD can do
both with the Network Bridge installed. For those customers connecting to their computer without the Network
Bridge, there’s USB available. USB communication, if handled properly, can have every sound quality advantage of
a dedicated CD transport or Network Bridge.
New in the MKII is a completely redesigned high-resolution USB path. Asynchronous and capable of 24 bit 192kHz
performance, the new USB input sounds every bit as good as the best digital audio. Finally, computer audio without
limitations and compromise to the sound quality and it’s all yours in the new MKII. Using a high quality USB cable
between the PWD and computer, like a quiet MAC Mini, and you have an instant media server that can be
controlled through any number of hand held devices like an iPod, iPhone or Android using a 3d party controller
program. Your music can be managed by iTunes or Ammara for ease of use.
In early 2012, eLyric Music Manager will have USB audio output support available which will complete the
PS Audio system for USB based audio. eLyric MM on your computer and eLyric Controller on your handheld device
and high-end audio just got a lot more interesting and fun.
・11 new power supplies
It’s perhaps no surprise that the engineers at PS Audio are big on power and getting it perfected. The MKII
redesign certainly didn’t leave out a whole new approach to power supplies and wait till you hear what perfected
power sounds like on the PWD. Open, powerful, with slam and authority you didn’t know the PWD was capable of.
PS Engineering added 11 new local power supplies in the MKII. Each of the 11 supplies is a super low noise design
placed strategically around the digital processing board to lower noise, jitter and talk-back. Properly designed power
supplies are like one way gates that provide a clean and plentiful source of needed power to each section of a
circuit, while keeping out unwanted noise, jitter and potentially degrading artifacts generated in digital audio
circuits.
Special attention was placed on power supply additions involving clocking and timing functions. Because there are
multiple low jitter clocks laid out on the digital processing board, PS engineers were careful to provide a local power
supply designed to feed the clock and keep noise and jitter to a bare minimum. The results of these low noise power
supplies placed around the board are quite noticeable- mostly as an openness that simply wasn’t present in the
MKI. On larger orchestral pieces of music, individual instruments take on increased air and separation between
each of the players.
・Lower jitter clocks
Digital clocks are an essential element to a digital audio media DAC. They play a significant role in audio
performance that can ranging from poor to spectacular depending on how they are implemented. Clocks can be
either fixed or variable frequency devices depending on the design, but generally fixed clocks will outperform
variable clocks and these are what PS Engineering depend on to set the critical timebase in the PWD
MKII.
A proper digital timebase clock has extremely low jitter and provides a stable reference for the digital audio data.
The clocks implemented in the new MKII benefit from jitter levels cut in half from those of the MKI. In addition to
lowered jitter and improved stability, each of the internal clocks in the MKII benefits from its own power supply
that keeps the clock isolated from all other timing devices in the circuit.
The results from lowered jitter clocks, isolated with our added power supplies, is audible improvements in
improved upper harmonics of instruments and a reduction in digital glare, sometimes present on more jittered
electronics.
・Balance control
It hasn’t escaped us that many of our customers rely on the PerfectWave DAC as their primary music source
feeding a power amplifier directly. In fact, that is our preferred method of connection. Many preamplifiers only add
an extra layer of unwanted veiling and restricted dynamics to the sound. Unfortunately the MKI had no provision
for adjusting the balance between the left and right channel, thus any mismatched loudspeaker pair or unequal
room acoustics contributed to a slight skewed image when using the PWD directly.
The MKII solves that problem with the addition of a balance control, capable of shifting the balance between left
and right in small 1/10th of a dB increments adjustable from the new (and supplied) remote control.
You view the changes in balance from the PWD’s touch screen and everything can easily be handled from the
comfort of your listening position. メーカーサイト
11/21 [World]
AudioMachinaから、「Maestro S」登場。 MSRP: $60,000/pair
＊日本国内での取り扱いについては不明です。
Specifications:
Designation: Maestro S
Type: 4-way sealed-box floorstanding reference loudspeaker
Construction: Full SSA (Solid Slab Aluminum), Modular MAPS system
Frequency Response: 15-30kHz
Sensitivity: 89dB @ 4 Ohms, benign phase
Drivers: 2×10″ (26cm) bass,
2×6″ (15cm) midbass,
4″ (12cm) midrange,
1″ (2.5cm) tweeter
Crossover: Subwoofer 100Hz, Purist midrange/tweeter, Ti technology, 800/3kHz
Subwoofer: Active self-contained, MSX filter, 1000W ICEpower amplifier
Controls: Subwoofer frequency/level, midrange & tweeter level, precision stepped
Dimensions: 52″H x 12″W x 12″D (130 x 30 x 30 cm)
Weight: 176 lbs (80kg) each, assembled
Recommended Amplifier: 100-500 WPC @ 4 Ohms メーカーサイト
11/21 [World・Japan]
AudioMachinaから、「PURE system Mk3」正式登場。 既にインターナショナルオーディオショウにて発表済みです。
\4,600,000/pair
Specifications:
Designation: PURE MkIII
Type: 3-way sealed-box floorstanding reference loudspeaker
Construction: Full SSA (Solid Slab Aluminum), Modular MAPS system
Frequency Response: 15-30kHz
Sensitivity: 89dB @ 8 Ohms, benign phase
Drivers: 10″ (26cm) bass, 6″ (15cm) widerange, 0.75″ (2cm) supertweeter
Crossover: Subwoofer 100Hz, Crossoverless midrange, Purist tweeter, Ti technology, 4kHz
Subwoofer: Active self-contained, MSX filter, 1000W ICEpower amplifier
Controls: Subwoofer frequency/level, tweeter level, precision stepped
Dimensions: 40″H x 12″W x 12″D (100 x 30 x 30 cm)
Weight: 147 lbs (67kg) each, assembled
Recommended Amplifier: 15-100 WPC @ 8 Ohms メーカーサイト
11/18 [World]
MonitorAudio、「MR（MonitorReference）」シリーズを発売へ。 MR 1: Kr 699, - paragraph.
MR 2: Kr 899, - paragraph.
MR 4: Kr 1699, - paragraph.
MR 6: Kr 2299, - paragraph.
MR Center: Kr 1099, -.
MRW 10 Sub: Kr 2999, -.
In designing the Monitor MR series, Monitor Audio has not so much
raised the bar as
propelled it to a new dimension. We’ve taken the hugely successful,
award-winning Bronze
Reference Series back to the blue print and re-tuned, optimising every
detail to re-define our
meaning of entry-level. Equipped to compete with many more expensive
offerings from rival
brands and capable of jaw-dropping audio resolution in two-channel and
multi-channel systems.
Aesthetically it’s a class a part as well. Utilising a stunning
pearlescent vinyl finish and vastly
improved terminal panels, the six slender Monitor Reference models are
gorgeous to look at and
effortlessly easy to live with. Setting our new benchmark for style,
performance and value, the
Monitor MR series elevates in every way the reference standard for
entry-level loudspeaker
design. A potent new listening experience is released.
・New C-CAM® tweeter
Advanced software simulation has allowed us to optimise the tweeter
design bringing higher
sensitivity and wider bandwidth to reveal the finest high frequency
detail all the way up to
30kHz We’ve developed a sophisticated new tweeter chamber with
graduated damping which
controls undesirable resonances for a smoother more accurate response.
・New MMP® bass drivers
Using a combination of detailed FEA analysis and improved material
specification we’ve
developed a new, stronger driver chassis together with a more precise
motor system for
greater accuracy and deeper, faster bass. The new chassis topology
reduces unwanted rear
reflections and the refined motor system allows the driver a far
greater excursion without
distortion. The drivers are individually designed and optimised for
each MR loudspeaker.
・New MMP® mid-range drivers
The MR mid-range driver incorporates the pointed metal phase dome
utilised by our
award-winning RS series speakers. Lending greater concentric rigidity
to the voice-coil, this
innovation greatly improves on and off-axis response in the critical
mid-range region for
life-like timbre and voices. Shorter voice coils and more agile motor
assemblies give the drivers
an improved transient response and higher overall efficiency.
・New finishes
A choice of rich Black Oak and a pearlescent vinyl finish in Walnut,
lift the quality and look of
the Monitor MR range beyond anything in its price class. So
exceptional are the new UK
produced finishes that it is difficult to tell them apart from real
wood veneers. 製品カタログ
11/15 [World]
WilsonAudioから、フラグシップスピーカー「Alexandria
XLF」登場！！！
$195,000 2012年春発売予定 Coming early 2012. The Alexandria XLF is a new model positioned above the existing
Alexandria X-2 Series 2, which will continue in production. The retail price will be
$195,000.00 U.S. Full details will be revealed in a press release December 15, 2011.
Preliminary information:
New driver technology developed by Wilson—details to come December 15, 2011.
A completely new passive bass management system. Wilson’s have always been configurable
in the time domain for each installation. The XLF designation refers to Wilson’s
new bass management system. This simple system will allow users to optimize bass
quality and extension to match the characteristics of the sound room. Since the system
is completely passive, it avoids the sonic pitfalls endemic to all active bass management
systems.
New Architecture. While instantly recognizable as an Alexandria, the XLF version has
undergone a major cosmetic revision. Additionally, using Wilson’s latest cabinet-analysis
tools, Wilson’s engineers lowered the already vanishingly low resonant contribution of
the enclosure.
The Alexandria XLF is constructed using Wilson’s latest composite materials, including
S-material.
Wilson is currently taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis. First shipments are
expected early 2012. As mentioned, full details will be available December 15, 2012. プレスリリース
10/25 [Japan] LUXMAN、iPod
Dock 「D-100r」は国内導入しない見込み。 8/22日に速報した、LUXMANのiPod Dock D-100rですが、国内販売はされないとのことです。
10/24 [World]
HEGEL、新DAC「HD11」を発売。 「HD10」の後継モデル。
＊以下の文章は、翻訳エンジンにて英語に変換しています。
HD11 is even a significant improvement in HD10:
・Remote Control
・32 bit Analog Devices DAC
・Impedance matching technology at Coax1 input
・24/96 via USB (24/192 via coax and optical)
・Better cooling
・Updated digital and analog sections
HD11 has both USB inputs and standard coaxial and optical SPDIF inputs. HD11 also has a
Hegel system remote control which can be used to control the HD11 Hegel and other
products.
The essence of Hegel D / A converters is that Hegel is able to get very high sound quality
from standard audio players such as computers or iPod type devices. The problem with these
common players is that they send digital data in an uneven flow: jitter, resulting in a "muddy"
sound with a lack of dynamics and detail. Hegel DAC contains a technology that stores data
stream and builds it up again in exactly the right rhythm. This reduces the effects of the
quality of both the computer and digital cable.
HD11 also has a new technology for impedance matching developed by Hegel. This can be
adjusted for less than perfect impedance in normal RCA digital cable. Further reduce this jitter,
which in turn results in increased precision.
DAC: 32 bit Texas Instruments.
Digital inputs: 1 USB, 2 coaxial and 1 optical.
Outputs: RCA XLR &.
Dimensions: 21 x 8 x 26 cm (W x H x D).
10/11 [World]
Berkeley Audio Designs、「Alpha
DAC Series2」を発売。
既に9/15付けにて速報済みです。
$4995 for either
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• The Alpha DAC Series 2 employs new clocking and isolation technologies that provide
enhanced imaging precision, timbral purity and resolution.
•Unequalled interpolation technology up-samples 44.1kHz CD’s to provide almost 176.4kHz
quality and produces superb fidelity at all sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHz
•IR remote control of all functions including volume and balance allows direct connection to
power amplifiers
•Advanced input signal jitter rejection
•BADA encrypted input allows future support of HDMI and other DRM formats
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
•Input selects AES, SPDIF, Toslink or BADA inputs
•Lock LED indicates input signal lock
•HDCD LED indicates HDCD code detected
•Phase sets absolute phase
•Invert LED indicates absolute phase inverted
•3 digit LED display of Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type
•± controls set attenuation level and select Filter type
•Mode selects Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type display modes
•Dim selects multiple display brightness levels
SPECIFICATIONS
•Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz
•Input word length: 24-bit
•Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced
•Digital Inputs: AES - Single XLR 110Ω, SPDIF - BNC 75Ω, Toslink – Optical, BADA
encrypted - RJ-45
•HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates
•Multiple digital filter options
•Multiple units can be combined for multi-channel/surround reproduction
•Balanced analog output level: +18dBu maximum, +12dBu or lower recommended
•Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended
•Digital attenuation and balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step trim, 60dB range
•Frequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, - 3dB at
59kHz for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates
•Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS
•THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS
•Firmware field upgradeable through signal inputs
•Enclosure dimensions: 1.75”H X 16.5”W x 10.4”D, 19” rack mount option
•Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz, IEC power input connector
•Power consumption: 25W, designed for continuous operation
10/11 [Japan] Dan D'Agostino
「Preamplifier」国内登場！ 価格未定
＊ダイナミックオーディオマラソン試聴会35thにてジャパンプレミア。
The GIYA G3 is the third loudspeaker in the GIYA series. It is the smallest of the range, but
designed to keep in line with the exceptional performance and sound characteristics of its
larger siblings, the GIYA G1 and G2 loudspeakers. Laurence Dickie and his engineering team is
currently busy finalising work on the GIYA G3, and it will be available May 2012.
Here is a photograph of the raw material needed to produce the pattern substrate for the
GIYA G3 cabinet tooling. Blocks of foam with properties that are the ideal base for pattern
making are seen placed on the vacuum table of our three axis CNC router, ready for the first
cut!
To the left is a teaser photo of the G3 shadow. Further details on the GIYA G3 will be
revealed later this year at the official launch in Tokyo
The G3 has evolved into a typical GIYA both in appearance and in
acoustic performance but
in a smaller package. The strong attributes of ultra low colouration,
life-like imaging and the
fastest, most accurate sound response on the planet are retained in the
G3.
The complete specifications of the GIYA G3 will be available upon
its final release. The below
specifications is meant only for preview purposes. Configuration: 4-way 5-driver system Cabinet: Glass reinforced balsa cored sandwich
composite, carbon fibre base HF: D26 26mm metal dome unit with Tapered Tube
loading, catenary dome profile,
radially polarized super flux magnet structure & isolating
complant mount. MID: D50 50mm metal dome unit with Tapered Tube
loading, catenary dome profile,
radially polarized magnet structure & isolating compliant
mount. MID-BASS: C125S MK II LF: C135 2 x 135mm Bass loading: Exponentially tapered tube enhanced
bass reflex Dimensions (H, W, D) mm: 1150, 550, 350 メーカーサイト製品情報
10/4 [World・Japan]
ORPHEUS、「Classic V2 Line」発売へ。 既にハイエンド2011にて発表済みですが、発売されます。
インターナショナルオーディオショウにて国内公開予定。
Orpheus Zero D CD メーカーサイト
Orpheus Zero P CD メーカーサイト
Orpheus One SE MK2 メーカーサイト
Orpheus Two メーカーサイト
Orpheus Three S メーカーサイト
Orpheus Three M メーカーサイト
Orpheus Four メーカーサイト
9/29 [World]
dCS、「DSD over USB
implementation」開発！！！ dCSは、DSD信号をUSBにて伝送する方式を提案し、自社製品だけではなく、他社製品など
すべてに使用できるフォーマットとして提供できるようにする予定。 ComputerAudiophile ・DSD over USB playback
solution
・dCS is to develop an open standard that any playback software
developer or DAC
manufacturer can implement.
・dCS is interested in furthering DSD playback in the industry
rather than simply its own
components as this is the only way for a format to survive.
・The dCS solution, and proposed open standard, to these challenges
involves an ingenious
method of packing pure DSD data so that any DAC capable of accepting
24/176.4 data can
be modified to accept this pure DSD data. So everyone is clear I
will reiterate this method does not involve converting DSD to PCM data. Rather this
proposed open standard is a
method of streaming pure DSD data directly from the computer to the
DAC. One more time,
there is no DSD to PCM conversion. Period.
[Technical challenges to implementing DSD over USB in the most open
way possible]
1.There are no open interfaces for allowing the streaming of DSD source material.
2.No USB class supporting DSD currently exists.
3.No operating system support for playing back DSD exists.
4.As DSD is fundamentally different from PCM, utilizing an existing interface has dangers if
the wrong mode can be selected by the user (for example this could result in high‐level
wideband noise ).
5.Any solution needs to ensure easy implementation for playback software developers.
6.Any solution should ensure there is no need for special drivers (other than USB audio
class 2).
7.Most importantly the solution must ensure that playback quality is of the highest standard.
9/28 [World]
QUADから、USB/SPDIF Interface & DAC「Quad Link D-1」登場。 Link D-1 With the increased popularity of computers as source, this Link D1 USB DAC allows
consumers to enjoy listening to digital music sources from a computer (Windows or Mac) via
USB connection. This product is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant. No custom USB drivers or
software programs are required. This device supports sampling frequencies ranging from 32kHz
to 192kHz and incorporates a high quality digital-to-analogue converter (DAC). It can also
serve as an USB interface simply to convert the data of music files from your computer to
SPDIF signal for use with outboard DAC’s."
Specifications:
・Asynchronous
・DAC Crystal CS4398
・Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz – 192kHz
・Maximum Sampling Frequency 192kHz
・Digital input 1 x USB (asynchronous mode)
・Digital output 1 x coaxial, 1 x Toslink optical
・Output voltage 4V (unbalanced)
・Output impedance 100Ω (unbalanced)
・Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
・Dynamic range 110dB
・Height 130mm
・Width 108mm
・Depth 42mm
・Carton size 600 x 400 x 340mm
・Net weight 0.7kg
・Gross weight 1.39kg
constellation audio参加メンバー：
1 Keith Allsop / Digital Development Engineer
2 Brad Babineaux / Mechanical Engineer
3 James Bongiorno / Consulting Analog Engineer
4 John Curl / Analog Development Engineer
5 Ignacio Incognito / Guru / Investor
6 Bascom King / Analog Development Engineer
7 Andreas Koch / Digital Development Engineer
8 Richard Liddell / Product Development Engineer
9 Peter Madnick / VP Engineering
10 Demian Martin / Audio Design Engineer
11 Cedric Meza / Digital Development Engineer
12 Murali Murugasu / CEO / President / Investor
13 David Payes / Chairman / Investor
14 Alex Rasmussen / Industrial Designer
15 Ken Samel / Software Development Engineer
16 Carl Thompson / Printed Circuit Board Designer
17 Jay Victor / Wire Designer
プライスリスト：
Reference Series
Stereo Line Stage Preamplifier： ALTAIR（アルタイル） \7,800,000 2011年10月
Mono Power Amplifier： HERCULES（ヘラクレス） \17,000,000（ペア） 2011年10月
Stereo Phono Stage Preamplifier： ORION（オリオン） 価格未定 2012年2月
HD Music Source： SIRIUS（シリウス） 価格未定 2012年2月
Performance Series
Stereo Line Stage Preamplifier： VIRGO（ヴァーゴ） 予価\2,500,000 2011年12月
Stereo Power Amplifier： CENTAUR（ケンタウル） 予価\3,000,000 2011年12月
Stereo Phono Stage Preamplifier： PERSEUS（ペルセウス） 予価\2,500,000 2011年12月
Digital File Player/DAC： CYGNUS（シグナス） 予価\2,500,000 2012年1月
9/17 [World]
CHORDから「RED
Reference MkIII CD Player」登場！！ The latest update to our full sized CD player range now takes the Red Reference to Mk III
status. This update makes a major technological change to the disc loading mechanism to
incorporate a geared motor drive. The door will now open or close seamlessly at the touch of a
button. Additionally the latest USB technology has been added to provide a true asynchronous
192KHz input allowing use of the internal DAC to playback high resolution music stored on a
computer. As before the stunning looks and state of the art design remain. The ground
breaking DAC technology gives the most accurate reproduction of compact disc or stored
media that can be obtained. With internal 176.4KHz upsampling data transfer, selectable RAM
buffer clock retiming and now 18000 tap length filtering the RED Reference Mk III earns its
reference status in the Chord range.
Starting on the outside the RED features the Chord trademark design and is manufactured
from solid aluminium giving a rigid support structure for the CD mechanism. The Mk III version
keeps the lens in the CD dome giving a view of the loaded disc. The front panel design
incorporates ball bearing push button control for the commonly used functions and a dual
display showing CD status on one side and input, buffer and frequency information on the
other. Uniquely the CD mechanism sits at 45 degrees to allow front access even if placed
on a stand or in a rack. Access to the CD is at the touch of a button operating a highly
geared motor controlled door. At the rear connections are made via gold plated phono or
BNC coax, plastic optical fibre or balanced XLR style connections.
Internally the latest CD Pro 2 mechanism from Philips is re-clocked using a highly accurate
crystal oscillator then the synchronised data is fed to the upsampling and filtering electronics.
Here the 18,000 tap length WTA filter is used to minimise the transient timing errors and
reconstruct the digital data to either 44.1, 88.2 or 176.4KHz sampling frequencies. This data
is fed to the rear XLR and optical output connectors and also via a dual data bus to the
digital to analogue conversion electronics. Based on the QBD 76 the digital signal is converted
from 176.4KHz to analogue audio using 18,000 tap filtering and 76 bit digital signal processing
core. This is followed by 64 bit 7th order noise shaping, 2048 times oversampling rates and
improved pulse width modulated elements. This gives much better measured performance,
better detail resolution with a smoother more focused sound quality. The DAC also features
RAM buffer technology that sequentially takes in all the data, re-times, it then sends it out
giving jitter free operation. Digital data from other sources can also be fed into the RED via
the optical, AES balanced XLR or USB connections.
All of the above innovations are implemented in Field Programmable Gate Arrays that can
be reprogrammed by simply changing the EPROM memory chip, thus future proofing is assured.
The RED Reference Mk III retains its status as a truly unique product. As a standalone CD
player it is able to deliver the best reference CD playback. The addition of a 192KHz capable
asynchronous USB input along with the more traditional optical and AES inputs also gives it
the ability to act as both a CD transport and DAC for other computer and audio components
making it completely versatile. メーカーサイト製品情報（PDF）
・HARMONIC DISTORTION： < -107 dB (1kHz, 24-Bit @ 44.1KHz Sample Frequency)
< -115dB (100Hz, 24-Bit @ 44.1KHz Sample Frequency)
・SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO： > 120dB
・CHANNEL SEPARATION： > 125dB @ 1KHz (> 100dB @ 22KHz)
・DYNAMIC RANGE： 122dB
・SWITCHABLE DIGITAL INPUTS： 1 x AES Balanced XLR Input
1 x Plastic Optical Fibre (TOSLink) 1 x USB B type Asynchronous
44KHz - 192KHz input
・DIGITAL OUTPUTS： 1 x BNC coax
1 x Plastic Optical Fibre
(TOSLink)
2 x AES Balanced XLR (Can be configured for dual data
176.4KHz or 192KHz)
・ANALOGUE OUTPUTS： 2 X RCA Phono
2 X BALANCED XLR
・SWITCHABLE RAM BUFFER
Position 1 – No Buffering
Position 2 – Minimum Buffering
Position 3 – Maximum Buffering
・WORD CLOCK INPUT： 44.1KHz Word Clock Synchronisation via BNC input
・SAMPLE FREQUENCIES： 32KHz – 192KHz
・OUTPUT MAX： 6V rms. Balanced. 3V rms. unbalanced
・OUTPUT IMPEDANCE： 75 (short circuit protected)
・POWER SUPPLY： Universal Input High Frequency Supply operates from 65V to
265V AC
・DIMENSIONS IN MM： 420 x 140 x 325mm (Width x Height x Depth)
・WEIGHT： 14Kg
9/17 [World]
Penaudioから新フラグシップスピーカー「Sinfonia」登場！！ Type： 3,5-way, reflex loaded,
floorstander
Drive units： 29mm textile, ferrofluid cooled dome tweeter, with hexadym magnet system,
2x 160mm magnesium coned midrange/woofer, copper rings above and below
T-shaped pole piece, radial reinforced rubber surround, 2x260mm paper coned
woofer, 4 layer voice coil
Cross-over： 80Hz, 200Hz, 4500Hz
Frequency rangeanechoic response： +-3dB 30-30000Hz,in room
response20-
25000Hz
Sensitivity： 87dB/1m/2.83V
Nominal impedance： 4 ohms
Recommended amplifier： +50W
Dimensions (w x h x d)： (180 x 1780 x 540)mm
Weight： 70kg (150 lbs)
ExtraJorma Design wiring,
Seas custom/excel drivers,
WBT-0705 Ag (silver, Next Generation) pole screws,
SCR polypropylene capacitors,
Graditech air-core inductors,
aluminium reflex pipes,
custom made finnish birch plywood 19mm / 22mm Mdf cabinet,
Cold Ray spike shoes メーカーサイト
9/15 [World]
Berkeley Audio Designsから「Alpha
DAC Series2」登場！！
10月上旬発売予定。
$4995 for either Silver or Black finishes
＊Alpha DAC Series 1 units manufactured after June 2011 may be upgraded for
$350
Following on the heels of the successful Alpha DAC Series 1, Berkeley Audio Designs has
announced a new Series 2 Alpha DAC.
The Alpha DAC Series 2 builds on the strengths of the previous Series 1 using new clocking
and isolation technology resulting from research done while engineering the new Berkeley USBinterface.
The appearance, controls and operating functionality of the Alpha series 2 is identical to the
Alpha DAC 1 except for the addition of a Series 2 label on the rear panel.
From a performance perspective, according to Michael Ritter of Berkeley Audio Designs, the
new Alpha DAC Series 2 has greater imaging precision, timbral purity, and resolution as
compared to the Series 1.
The pricing on the new Berkeley Audio Designs Alpha 2 DAC is $4995 for either Silver or
Black finishes. The price of the now discontinued Berkeley Audio Designs Series 1 was $4995
for Silver and $5100 for Black. Because Berkeley was able to negotiate a larger purchase
price discount for Black, the two options are now unified in pricing.
Note that the Berkeley Alpha USB interface, priced at $1695, is available only in black.
Shipments of the new Series are slated for one to two weeks from now.
Alpha DAC Series 1 units manufactured after June 2011 may be upgraded for $350.
9/11 [World]
Sonusfaberから「Elipsa
Special Edition」登場！！ $22,000 per pair
ElipsaをStradivari
Homageと同じクオリティーにしたモデル。
Superior tweeter (the same one that's used in the pricier Stradivari
Homage speaker)
Upgraded crossover
Sonus's gorgeous Red Violin wood finish
9/8 [World ・ IAS
avcat勝手に予想]
AVALONから新スピーカー「IDEA」登場！！！！！！＜注目です！！＞ Many years ago, there was a loudspeaker called
Avatar. It happened to be one of the very
first projects Neil Patel undertook after acquiring Avalon Acoustics
company. As it turned out,
Avatar found plenty of friends in no time, and in all layers of the
audio world – press, retailers
and general public.
Many years later, in September of 2011 to be exact, we will be
welcoming Neil Patel's latest
design called IDEA – a compact floor standing 2-way 3-drive unit
concept which, in so many
ways, makes it a "21st century Avatar".
And, the attribute "21st century" means many years of
experience, new knowledge, improved
cabinet design, new drive unit and crossover component technologies,
superior internal wire,
etc., etc. In other words, at the price of £7,900 inc VAT for a
pair of IDEA in standard wood
finish (figured walnut, curly maple or quilted cherry)
We will be getting a lot of natural musicality, proper kind of
transparency and musical
dynamics, exemplary 3D rendition of a soundstage and the usual
seamless, natural character
and manner that Neil Patel inevitably embeds in all his creations.
Moderate amplifier power requirements, good overall sensitivity and
elegantly managed
impedance curve throughout the frequency range are just some of the
additional virtues of the
new IDEA .
Availability is expected from early October 2011.
9/2 [World] KEFから、「R」シリーズ登場！！ 10月発売予定。 KEF R100: 399 Euro
KEF R300: 599 Euro
KEF R500: 899 Euro
KEF R700: 1.299 Euro
KEF R900: 1.799 Euro
KEF R200c: 699 Euro
KEF R600c: 1.299 Euro
KEF R800ds: 699 Euro
KEF R400b: 1.199 Euro
＊highly polished Piano Black and satin real wood veneer finishes
in Rosewood or Walnut.
8/22 [World] LUXMANから、iPod
Dock 「D-100r」登場。 $495 9月発売予定 The Luxman D-100r is designed with the capability to cater for both iPod digital sound and
audiophile performance. Unlike other commercially available docking stations, a high quality D/A
converter is built into the D-100r for superior sound quality. RCA connectors on the back plate
allow the D-100r to work with any other pre-amplifiers and integrated amplifiers with
unbalanced RCA input terminals.
The Luxman D-100r digital docking station is also available as an optional package with the
SQ-N10 Tube Integrated Amplifier.
[Features]
Single connection to the Luxman SQ-N10 using an accompanying dock link cable
Plays audio from an iPod through your Luxman amplifier as well as charges the iPod via the
dock link cable provided.
Fully controllable from the SQ-N10 via the supplied dock link cable
Controls your iPod using the Luxman remote handset, which overrides all remote control
functions of the iPod.
Easy track selection with on-screen navigation
Supports the following: iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPhone and iPod Touch – all models
Full function remote control and 100~240V AC power pack included
[Specifications]
Output terminals: 1 x dock link socket, 2 x RCA sockets (Gold plated)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2dB)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.07%
Signal-to-noise Ratio: >92dB
L/R Channel difference: <0.1dB
Channel Separation: >92dB
Noise level: <-90dBV
DC offset: <1.5mV
United by their passion for perfect sound, leading high-end audio
brands Focal and Naim,
today announce they are merging to create a new European leader in the
audio industry.
Focal & Co will own and manage Focal and Naim as independent
brands, retaining their unique
philosophies and product ranges.
Focal & Co, owned by Jacques Mahul (Founder and Chairman), CM-CIC
(long-term
shareholder in Focal) and the management teams of Focal and Naim, will
employ 325 people
at its facilities in Saint-Etienne, France and Salisbury, UK and have a
combined turnover in
excess of £48 million.
The Research & Development teams of Focal and Naim are central
to the success of both
brands. By bringing together these hugely talented individuals, Focal
& Co will create an industry
leading R&D capability to propel the Naim and Focal brands to the
next level of innovative, high
quality sound classics in the dynamic new world of hi-fi technology.
8/15 [World] North
Star Designから、新USB-DAC「Essensio Plus」登場！ ＊以下自動翻訳エンジンにて英語に変換しています。
1598euro
With the new "Essensio Plus" , the Italian manufacturer expands its North Star Design
D / A converter range is a asynchronous USB DAC with a resolution of up to 32 bit, 192 kHz
The Essensio Plus has six digital inputs. an asynchronous USB input , two S / PDIF RCA
- and three S / PDIF Toslink . Inputs Also on board is a headphone amplifier and a complex
volume control:
The output voltage of the analog output stage and headphone amplifier can be in three
stages (1V/2V/4V) adjusted to allow for a rough adjustment to the input sensitivity of power
amplifiers, powered speakers or headphones. Sun leveled out, the fine tuning of volume in
0.5 dB steps directly in the DAC module.
The package includes drivers for Windows (XP/Vista/Win7) and MAC OS . The included
remote allows metal next to the volume setting, the choice of digital input and using the mute
button to quickly lower the level by 40 dB.
8/11 [World] Unison
Research、Music server「UNICO MUSIC SERVER」を発売へ。 Music Server Technical characteristics
・Transport: TEAC CD5010A
・Digital Interface: Wolfson Micro WM8804
・Sample Rate Converter: Burr Brown SRC4192
・D/A Converter: Wolfson Micro WM8740
・Conversion: 24bit / 96kHz
・Output stage: Valve, A Class
・Outpus: 1 RCA stereo
・Valves: 2 x ECC82 (12AU7), 2 x ECC83 (12AX7)
・Display: 6,5î Color VGA, 640 x 480 resolution
・Touch panel: resistive
・CPU: 1.2GHz
・RAM: 1Gb DDR2
・Storage: 1000 Mb/2000 CDs approx.
・Dimension (w x d x h): 43.5 x 43 x 18 cm
・Weight: 18 kg メーカーサイト
A new revolution is on the way that will change the way to play music. Or, better, audiophiles
are going to realize that this revolution already changed the world. The hi-fi enthusiasts
community is usually closed to novelties: most of the times if something looks different it
sounds worst and if it’s better it sounds different. In such a subjective and emotional sphere,
noticeable displacements from the habit are rarely perceived as improvements (at least at
the very beginning). Unison Research has investigated one of the bigger but less considered
problem in the music listening: the way the musical information start its path to the ear of
the listener.Many efforts have been dedicated to each steps: digital-to-audio converter,
preamplifier, power amplifier, loudspeakers, connection cables, mains conditioning, room
correction, etc. but the way digital information are streamed from the CD is usually “took as it
is”. There is no dubt thet the Compact Disc is a good solution for storing data; CD drives are
optimized for recovering digital data. The exactness of the reading is given by sophisticated
algorithms and by multiple reading cycles. When used for audio playback CD drives work in a
different way. A single reading is all you can expect: physical and mechanical problems, any
dirty on the surface of the CD, vibrations of the reading unit,etc. may cause errors in data
reading.So Unison Research technical staff started to look for a different way for retrieving
audio information from a CD. The idea is to treat audio tracks as digital information, extract
them and store them the same way data are processed and then stream the information
using a common digital audio format without any intervention on them.This new method offers
a lot of possibilities. The result is the new born Unico Music Server. Yet another music
server!
Here’s what some one would say.Anyway the UnicoMusicServer is an unsual one. We do not
need to build another audiophile computer but an audioplayer with superior quality taking
advantages from a pc based technology in order to improve its performances. Unico Music
Server can be used as a common CD player, the drive used is a TEAC drive especially
designed for audio application and already installed in all the UnicoCD players. The conversion
stage is the same already used in the award winning UnicoCDE as an upgrade board (anf future
DAC boards designed for the UnicoCDE will fit also in the Music server). It si based on a couple
of stereo WolfsonMicro converters in a dualmono configuration for excellent sonic
performances.The output stage is a newly designed tube amplifier employing two ECC82/12AU7
and two ECC83/12AX7 designed mixing a tube balanced-to-unbalanced preamplification stage
(as developed in UnicoPRE). The output stage is follower with parallel cathode with low
inpedance like the ine used in the UnicoCDE. This choice enhance the audiophile character of
the Music Server. But, as stated before, UnicoMusicServer is much more than a player.
The main idea was to avoid ant problems in the CD reading (errors due to mechanical and
physical limits) and the best way achieve this result is to rip the track as data and store them
in the Hard disk. In order to perform this work at best, Unison Research technical staff based
the system on a mini ITX board equipped with a 1.2GHz processor with all the stuff a modern
PC would need: 1Gb RAM, ATAPI and SATA interface, USB and Ethernet connections, VGA
output, etc. The motherboard is powerful, complete and reliable, able to satisfy all the
requirements including the complete silence (thera are no fans thanks to a big aluminium
heatsink). Windows XP has been chosen to allow future upgrade.All the main function are to
hand (ortofinger) displayed on a wide 6,5 inches VGA Colour screen equipped with a resistive,
highly reliable touchpanel. The big display (actually the bigger you can find in a Music Server)
allow the user to fully enjoy the contents of his system: show the album covers or video clips,
browse the archive and navigate trough the function of the system. When you turn on the
music server, the display shows the main menu which consists of a series of buttons with
touch screen from which you can access various features of the Server. The features are:
Rip: This is the heart of the unit. From here you can also rip CDs storing information such as
album title, author, and CD covers.Library: from here you can scroll through all the CDs that
have been stored on the hard disk, the screen shows the CD covers that can be scrolled by
simply touching the screen. Tapping the central image to access the player that lets you
listen to the album selected. The software that handles audio playback maximizes the
potential of the hardware through a low-level code.
Play cd : You can also listen to a CD as if it were a normal CD player, with this feature, the
Music Server becomes an elaborate CD player.
Manager: This feature allows you to delete a cd from the database and create playlists.
Playlist: With the Music Server not only can you listen to the tracks of a CD at a time but
you can also create playlists (with the functionality Manager). This feature allows you to
listen to the playlists you have created.
Setup: The appearance of the individual screens can be configured, depending on your taste,
allows choosing from a set of pre-configured skins.
WebRadio:This feature is also available via Internet radio with Music Server.
In addition, the Music Server is controlled remotely with an iPod or iPad that exactly
reproduces the screen of the server. You can press the buttons with a touch, just as if you
were using the screen of the Music Server. Thanks to high class brightness and contrast all
the information can be easily read even from the listening position and makes almost not
necessary (while indispensable with other unit) an external screen or TV (that can however be
connect).A crucial point of the entire project is the ripping of the music from a CD to a file. In
order to get a perfect copy of the content of the CD Unison Research implemented the best
solutions for multi-reading and error correction algorithms. Lots of test using complex data
comparison (developed for security and encryption purpose) showed that surprising good
results have been achieved. As a default choice (further advanced choices are left to the user)
the audio data are store in a non compressed format that offers best audio quality at the
cost of greater memory requirement. When connected to the Internet (via the high speed
Ethernet port) the ripping software automatically retrieve all the information about the CD
(author, genre, tracklist, etc.) and store them in the local database. Every operation will look
up at this data base performing a multi-key search giving the user a full control of his archive,
no matter how many songs are stored in it. The desire of putting together the best of the
component savailable, as usual for any Unison Research product, forced the designers to find
the best Hard Disk on the market: after deep tests a Western Digital HD has been chosen. Its
special design allows a 750Gb HD to be as silent as no other one, with a lower power
consumption (leading to a minor heat generation) and thus an increased reliability of the entire
system. 750Gb are enough to store around 1,500 CDs as uncompressed audio files.Silence is a
must for any audiophile device. No noise will come from the spinning of the CD (you are playng
a file!) the motherboard is completely silent and HD is the quieter available: to complete the
system an high efficiency, fanless (thus silent) power supply has been selected.The audio stage
have their own custom made thoroidal power transformer, especially designed for UnicoSeries
high level player such as UnicoCDE. The only push button on the middle of the front panel
wakes up the entire system from a low power wasting standby state to the operative condition.
As soon as the system enters its start-up procedure, all the power supplies are enabled, a
functionality check is performed till the software takes control of the unit enabling user
interface and audio output. There would be much more to tell about the UnicoMusicServer
since it is a open and powerful system, easy to be upgraded with new softwares and features.
But first of all UnicoMusicServer is a high quality player, versatile and complete. A “music
server” but most of all Unico in its literal meaning: “unique” among its competitors, and as a
member of the Unison Research catalogue with all the consequence that this implies: high
value, high reliability, superior quality in the components, renowned and appreciated aesthetic
finishing, advanced designand the world wide esteemed Unison Research audio quality.
8/9 [World] Franco
Serblinから、新ブックシェルフスピーカー「Accordo」登場！！！！！！！！
Franco Serblinブラントとしては２作目となる、新ブックシェルフスピーカー
・Geometry: 2 way compact speaker - Specular design.
・Cabinet: Super-rigid, arch-shaped Solid wood structure Aluminuim-Magnesium
decoupling
in order to obtain optimum resonance control, shielding against emi
and improved impulse
response.Hancrafted by master artisans.
・Stand: Expecially designed to encase the crossover network. Best
solution to avoid internal
and external interferences.
・Tweeter: 29mm silk-dome by Ragnar Lian, one of the greatest
masters of transducer
designer. A wel recognised project since 30 years.
・Mid-woofer: Leggendary, custom made, 150mm sliced paper cone,
optimized for the best
control cone breackups. Symmetrical drive motor system.
・Crossover: Minimalist approach, low order, phase coherent,
finalized to achieve precise
soundstaging, focus and depht of image. Selected premium parts,
polypropilene capacitors,
non inductive resistors, air core inductors.
[Spec]
Frequency response: 40Hz-33KHz, in room
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Sensitivity: 86 dB / W / m
Minimum power amplifier: 20 W per channel.
Speaker dimensions (HxWxD): 36 x 19 x 36 cm
Stand height: 74 cm
Weight: 32 Kg pair, stand included (unpacked).
Finishing:Solid walnut - Metal parts chrome aluminium.
Grey multilayered hard wood - Metal parts chrome
aluminium.
8/5 [World]
dCS、全製品のRingDAC core ・ Control boardをアップグレードへ。
・Ring DAC and Control Board that the heart of two major routes subject to change,
especially Control Board part, DSP control software fully updated, stored in Flash memory,
computing faster. In addition, the chip FPGA package is still Xliinx, but have not the same
version, and the response to these lines of "fine tuning", basically equal to the entire board
with new ones.
・Ring DAC's
basic architecture has not changed, but they put a new metal film
capacitors, is
dCS custom-made, good size, price is also very expensive.
8/3 [World]
ELAC、「FS 509 VX-JET」を発売へ。
既にHighEnd2011にて発表済み。
12,000 euro / pair
・ELACの新フラグシップモデル
・4-way transducer
・VX-JET
X-JET coaxial chassis （Silver-colored screw on the back side）
・Low-midrange driver
The special magnetic system LLD (Long Linear Drive)
・Bass driver
Two newly developed 220mm non-centering of the last crystal membrane
8/2 [World]
NuForceから、「uDAC-2 SIGNARTURE GOLD EDITION」登場。
MSRP $399 メーカーサイト
The NuForce uDAC-2 Signature Gold Edition is a high-performance 24bit/96kHz USB Digital
Audio Converter (DAC) that connects your personal computer's audio to your home stereo,
desktop sound system, or headphones.
The subtle brilliance of the Swarovski crystal gracing the uDAC-2 SGE’s volume control,
along with the unit's lustrous gold-plated case, allude in handsome fashion to its no less
attractive performance capabilities. For the eye as well as the ear, the uDAC-2 SGE cannot
but enhance the most elegant desktop array.
With its extensive power supply, filtering capabilities and charge-pump circuit as a
foundation, the uDAC-2 SGE processes incoming data via a USB audio receiver. A D/A
converter chip then translates the data to a 2V analog signal. uDAC-2 SGE's performance
equals or exceeds that of many audiophile CD players. Its exemplary flexibility -- analog RCA,
digital coaxial, and high-performance headphone outputs -- is bound to satisfy the needs of
the most critical music lover.
[Features]
•Discrete USB audio receiver and D/A converter
•Coaxial S/PDIF output (appears as a separate USB audio device from USB
DAC)
•Double jitter-reduction mechanism at data level and at oversampling filter stage
•High voltage 2V analog output
•High-quality analog volume control
•No capacitors in any of the audio signal paths
•Low power consumption; USB self-powered
•USB powered, no external power supply required
•Cryogenic treated circuit board
•24K gold plated casing
•Stainless steel front and back panels
•Stainless steel volume control knob decorated with Swarovski Crystal
[Specifications]
Input
•USB (USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible)
•USB DAC: USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible. USB native bit rate: 32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz, 24-bit
•Maximum sampling rate: 96kHz
•Resolution: 24-bits
Output
•Analog RCA Output = 2Vrms
•Dynamic Range: 90dB
•S/N Ratio: 98dB
•THD+N 0.05%
•Digital Output: coaxial RCA 75-ohm
•Headphone output jack, power output: 80mW x 2 @16-Ohm
Frequency Response:
•20-20kHz
Power
•USB Bus Powered
Dimensions:
•68 x 38x 21mm
6/14 [World]
meitnerから、処女作となるDAC「MA-1」登場！！！ Ed Meitner氏が起こした新会社meitnerからステレオDAC「MA-1」登場。
既にCES等にて発表されています。
MA1： $6750
メーカーサイト（http://www.meitner.com）
If you're serious about audio, you know the name Meitner. For more than two decades, it's
been associated with state-of-the-art audio equipment
—both digital and analog—that is equally at home in the very finest home audio system or the
most sophisticated recording studio.
But Meitner, the brand, is new. So why create a new brand of audio equipment now?
Perhaps now more than ever, high-end audio is anything but a high-value
proposition
It takes a great deal of money to buy great sound. Always has. But that doesn't mean it
always has to.
Our goal, at Meitner, is to make truly high-end audio more accessible to more people.
Having access to the groundbreaking technology developed by EMM Labs, we're uniquely
positioned to realize that goal.
What does this mean for you? More audio quality for the money than you ever thought
possible. We thought you'd like the sound of that. ..
Our MA-1 features the standard-setting MDAC™ dual differential discrete D-to-A and
MCLK™ high-purity master clock modules. Together, they’re music to our ears. Yours too,
as an audition will quickly prove.
[Key Features:]
- Supported sampling rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz at word lengths up to
24 bits through all 6 digital inputs:
1 x USB Class 2
1 x AES/EBU
2 x TOSLINK S/PDIF
2 x COAX S/PDIF
- MFAST™ asynchronous technology for instant signal acquisition, jitter-free performance
- MDAT™ signal processing technology:
- Provides 2x DSD upsampling for PCM playback
- Preserves phase, frequency and dynamic integrity of waveform
- MDAC™ discrete dual differential D-to-A conversion circuit
- MCLK™ high-purity master clock that establishes new benchmarks in jitter performance
- Sleek credit-card style remote control included for input switching
- USB service port for future software upgrades
- Serial port for wired remote control
- Power supply:
- Power factor corrected
- Universal 90V-260V, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: max. 50W
- CE Approved
Stereo analog outputs: Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA)
Output voltage (with 0dBfs input):
XLR outputs: 4.6Vrms (+15.4dBu)
RCA outputs: 2.3Vrms (+9.4dBu)
Output impedance:
300 ohms balanced (XLR)
150 ohms unbalanced (RCA)
Dimensions W x D x H: 435 x 400 x 92mm
Weight: 7.43 kg/16.39 lbs net with remote control
6/11 [World]
THIEL、製品価格の値上げを発表。7月1日から。 ＊日本価格がどうなるのかは不明です。
Recent increases in material costs have put upward pressure on retail pricing in most
industries. Audio is no different. The number crunchers at THIEL have worked diligently to
keep increases to a minimum. Effective July 1st there will be a price increase on CS3.7s
(suggested USA retail of $13,900 per pair in standard finishes), the PowerPlane 1.2 and
HigherPlane 1.2 (both with a suggested retail of $1090 each). We suggest that if these
speakers are on your shopping list, you should contact or visit your local dealer prior to
July 1st to take advantage of the old pricing.
6/10 [World]
OCTAVE、「RE 290」を正式発表。 High end 2011にて発表済み 2011年7月発売予定。 メーカーサイト
Specifications:
* Output power: 2 x 130 Watts @ 4 Ohm High Power Mode
* Output power: 90 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohm Low Power Mode
* Frequecy response: 5 Hz. - 80 kHz. / -3 DB
* Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% at 10 watts 4 Ohm Writing
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio:> 100 dB
* Minimum Speaker Impedance: 2 Ohm
* Gain / RCA Input Sensitivity: + 28 dB / 0.8 V
* Tubes: 4 x KT120, 3 x ECC82
* Weight: 24.5 Kg
6/10 [World]
HEGELから、「H100 SPECIAL」登場。80台限定。
H100 SPECIAL： Kr. 11.995 （H100：Kr. 15995,-)
・3 changes from the H100
・There is no USB
・Remote is the same as for H70
・Top covers are coated rather than anodized.
6/5 [World]
B&Wから、新スピーカー「PM1」登場！！！！！！！！ 製品Briefing
Document（pdf） 製品カタログ（pdf） メーカーサイト
PM1 overview The PM1 is a luxury, compact loudspeaker. It’s the latest in a long line of
Bowers & Wilkins audiophile mini monitors. It offers an extremely high-quality audio
performance, and features several new Bowers & Wilkins technological innovations including
a new tweeter design and a cabinet unlike anything previously constructed at Bowers & Wilkins.
Its highly refined performance is a marked improvement over the former 805S.
Key technologies
The PM1 luxury compact monitor features a number of key new innovations, as well as
Bowers & Wilkins technologies developed for the 800 Series Diamond. These
technologies
include:
· Carbon Braced Tweeter
· Anti-Resonance Plug for bass/midrange
· Matrix reinforced cabinet
· Mineral Loaded Resin baffle
· Oxygen Free Copper Terminals
· Mundorf M-Cap Supreme Oil capacitors
Execution To achieve a higher sound quality than the 805S involved carefully engineering
drive units, the enclosure, the crossover and terminals to achieve maximum synergy between
all components. Some of the features are borrowed, or trickled down from the 800
Series Diamond and some are new to this model.
Foam Damping Cap Our Kevlar® cone bass/midrange driver is renowned for its ability to
deliver clarity and detail at mid frequencies. New, though, is the Anti-Resonance Plug in the
centre. Unlike the majority of dust caps, this mushroom-shaped device is a tight fit
inside the
voice coil former. The stiffness and resistance properties of the foam are adjusted to damp
down the tendency of the coil former to go out of round under the influence of cone break-up
modes. Damp the motion of the former and you also reduce the cone break-up, with a
commensurate reduction in sound overhang.
Mundorf M-Cap Supreme Oil capacitors The PM1’s drive units are only as good as the signal
fed to them and maintaining signal integrity as it passes from amplifier to drive units is as
important as designing superior drivers. In this respect, we have taken leaves out of the 800
Series Diamond design book by adopting oxygen-free copper (OFC) for the conducting path of
the terminals and Mundorf M-Cap Supreme Oil capacitors in the minimalist crossover, both an
upgrade from the outgoing 800S products. The addition of oil reduces the
microphony of the
capacitor – the tendency that all components have to convert small mechanical vibrations into
low-level electrical signals that can reduce clarity.Mundorf
Matrix Internally, the PM1 uses the Bowers & Wilkins Matrix bracing
system, for improved
rigidity. A system of interlocking panels take cabinet bracing to the ultimate level. The
real-wood veneer side panels are more than simply a highly attractive finishing touch:
they also increase the rigidity of what is already an incredibly solid loudspeaker.
Mineral Loaded Resin baffle The PM1’s curved front and top surface echoes the profile of
the top of the ‘head’ unit used on the 800 Diamond and 802 Diamond, and to make this
shape would be impractical in an all-wood construction. Our engineers investigated
various moulded or cast materials to form the top and front baffle in one piece, eventually
choosing a Mineral Loaded Resin baffle that is constructed from the same material as the
Reference 800 head unit. The result is improved image localization, and an impressively
inert construction.
Performance “The PM1 offers a compelling blend of new technologies
and features that have
been adopted from the flagship 800 Series Diamond. The result is a loudspeaker that is
expansive, with incredibly coherent staging aided by the new Carbon Braced Tweeter.
Coupled with unprecedented levels of scale and authority, the PM1 is a highly refined performer
that offers a significant improvement over the 805S.” The Steyning Research Establishment
Team
[Specifications]
Technical features Nautilus™ tube loaded tweeter with carbon fibre reinforced aluminium
dome Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass/midrange Flowport™
Description 2-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) reinforced aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass/midrange
Frequency range -6dB at 42Hz and 60kHz
Frequency response 48Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal over 60º arc
Vertical over 10º arc
Sensitivity 84dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 110Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 5.1Ω)
Crossover frequency 4kHz
Recommended 30W–100W into 8Ω on unclipped programme amplifier power
Max. recommended 0.1Ω cable impedance
Dimensions Height 331mm (13 in)
Width 191mm (7.5 in)
Depth 250mm (9.8 in) cabinet only
293mm (11.5 in) including grilles and terminals
Net weight 9.3kg (20.5 lb)
Finishes Cabinet Mocha Gloss
Grille Black
Stand Mocha Gloss
Price Cabinet £1000/$1400/€1250 each
Stand £200/$275/€250 each
5/28 [World]
Soulution、新プリメインアンプ「530」のカタログを発表。 メーカーサイト（pdf） Integrated amplifier soulution 530
・Power output： 2 x 125 watts at 8 ohms
2 x 250 watts at 4 ohms
・Frequency response： 0 - 800 kHz
・Damping factor： > 10 000
・THD + N： < 0.001%
・Crosstalk： > 110 dB
・Signal-to-noise ratio： > 120 dB
・Input impedance： 10 kΩ balanced
47 kΩ unbalanced
1 kΩ Phono MC (adjustable)
・Inputs： 2 balanced, 2 unbalanced, Phono MC
・Outputs： 2 pairs of CU terminals, goldplated
・Preout： balanced and unbalanced
・Power consumption： 300 watts / < 0.5 watts stand-by
・Dimensions： 442 mm * 350 mm * 448 mm (W * H * D)
・Weight： 40 kg
・Chassis Aluminium, black / silver anodised
・Remote turn-on 12 volts link signal
5/23 [World]
WilsonAudioから、新センタースピーカー「WATCH
Center Series 3」登場！ Wilson Audio Theater Comes Home (WATCH) Center Series 3
speaker
・ This new WATCH Center 3 uses the same midrange as the Alexandria
Series 2, with the
tweeter from the Sasha W/P and Sophia Series 3. The new
tweeter makes the WATCH
Center slightly more efficient, while more dynamic and will be
better matched to the Wilson
midrange driver.
・ Wilson claims that their proprietary materials and mechanical
configurations combine to
dramatically reduce distortion, time-delayed reflections as well as
high-frequency noise and
grain.
5/18 [World]
Dynaudio、新Focusシリーズを発表！！ Focus 380
Focus 340
Focus 260
Focus 160
Focus 210C youtube（High
end show 2011）
5/17 [World]
AVALONから、2011年中に３つの新スピーカー登場！！！！ LCR (left, centre,
right)：
£14,900 inc VAT (ceramic) ・ £19,900 inc VAT
(diamond).
・ Primarily designed as a centre channel speaker to visually
and performance-wise go
with other Avalon Masterpiece products.
・ Interesting option for the customer is the choice of HF
drive units.
・ LCR can be specified with either the ceramic or diamond
tweeter. Compas：
£32,000 inc VAT (ceramic) ・ £37,000 inc VAT
(diamond)
・ This loudspeaker system will be priced slightly above
today's Eidolon Vision/Diamond
models, and will also be available with ceramic or diamond HF
drive units. IDEA： £7,900 inc VAT
・ This is Avalon's new entry level concept and is, in a
way, Neil Patel's 21st century rendition of the Avatar speaker which remains one of
the best selling Avalon products
to this date.
5/17 [World]
LINNから、新スピーカー「Majik Isobarik」登場。 $5600
A re-invention of an old favourite presents you with the perfect
opportunity to re-connect
with Linn loudspeaker owners this Summer to showcase the latest in
Linn playback - Majik
Isobarik.
35 years after Ivor invented Linn’s original Isobarik
loudspeaker, breakthroughs in acoustic
development and manufacturing have enabled us to bring back this
much-loved loudspeaker
design, re-invented to meet the demands of today’s discerning
customer.
The new Majik Isobarik uses twin ‘face-to-face’ bass drivers,
mounted at the bottom of
the cabinet and working in tandem to produce very deep and
controlled bass from a
relatively compact enclosure.
Linn’s new Isobarik technology is combined with our latest
playback developments,
including the 2K driver array, to create a perfectly even sound
response throughout the
room.
An inspired new crossover design and ingenious bass mounting
solution has enabled us to
build a fantastic all-round loudspeaker which will appeal to
everyone, whatever their taste in
music.
This full range loudspeaker with a genuine subwoofer is well
within reach of many customers.
It maintains the unmistakeable musical character of a Linn
loudspeaker but thanks to the Isobarik bass system, it packs a
powerful punch at the low end too.
Majik Isobarik Technology:
Majik Isobarik features an 8” ported isobaric bass system which
provides significant benefits:
Very deep bass from a relatively compact enclosure. By
doubling the driving force (two
motors), doubling the moving mass (two cones and two voice coils),
and doubling the stiffness
of the suspensions we can produce the same deep bass extension using
only half of the
enclosure volume required by a non-Isobarik design.
A reduction in distortion at bass frequencies. All bass
drive units suffer from
non-symmetry; the force required to push the cone forward is
different to the force
required to pull the cone inward. By mounting two bass drive units
in opposite directions
(face to face) we can enforce symmetry and ensure a more linear
response to
the input current.
Omni-directional bass, making positioning of the
loudspeakers easier in any space. By
mounting the Isobarik system in the underside of the enclosure the
Majik Isobarik delivers
truly omni-directional bass. This has significant benefits in
reducing the deleterious effects
of loudspeaker and room interaction.
More bass output for the same electrical input. Firing the
bass towards the floor increases
the acoustic loading of the bass system allowing more acoustic power
output.
2K Driver Array
A more complete soundstage throughout the room for better
sound wherever you’re
positioned.The 2K driver array improves dispersion by significantly
reducing diffraction.
5/14 [World]
Krellから、新SACD/CDプレーヤー「Cipher」登場。 $12,000
We are excited to announce the new Krell Cipher SACD/CD player. The
Cipher extends the
elegant Krell industrial design while advancing the state of the art in
SACD/CD reproduction.
Housed in a classic Krell machined Aluminum cabinet and available in
silver or black, the
beautiful exterior only hints at the sophisticated disc playback
technology within its walls.
Featuring an advanced disc drive and coupled to the latest Krell
digital and analog output
circuitry, the Krell Cipher delivers the ultimate performance from
today’s highest resolution
source material. Every performance enhancement is incorporated to
retrieve the most
accurate signal from SACD and CD music titles. Isolated mechanically
from the underlying
chassis, the drive mechanism utilizes composite mounts to minimize
vibration induced errors.
Special sound dampening material is strategically placed inside the
unit to minimize mechanical
resonances even further. Krell customized disc drive firmware enhances
reading accuracy,
drive mechanics, and operational parameter. As an ultimate final step,
the separate SACD
and CD laser heads are individually calibrated by hand for the precise
output levels required
for reference quality SACD and CD playback.
All signals are fed into a custom designed Krell anti-jitter module
that reduces jitter to a
virtually immeasurable level. From there, signals are fed to a 24
bit/192 KHz digital filter and
then to a pair of balanced 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to analog converters
(DACs). Conventional
players use one DAC for both channels and convert the current output of
the DACs to
voltage, a process that invariably causes signal distortion. Instead,
the Cipher uses one DAC
per channel and feeds the native balanced current output directly to
Krell Current Mode
circuitry. The sonic penalties of current-to-voltage conversion are
thus gracefully avoided.
By using balanced DACs, the Cipher maintains a dual differential
balanced signal from the
DACs all the way to the output connections. This lowers distortion and
improves signal to
noise ratio to their maximum levels. Core Krell technologies of
discrete, complementary, direct
coupled circuitry are employed throughout the surface mount based
output stage. Evolution
CAST and balanced connections are included for optimal stereo playback.
Multichannel SACD
playback is also supported.
The backbone of all audio components is the power supply which is
often minimized in lesser
players. The Cipher includes independent power supplies for the digital
and analog sections to
maintain signal isolation between these circuit areas. The Cipher
linear power supply is sourced
directly from the designs used in Krell Evolution e Series amplifiers.
This massive design
preserves the dynamic contrasts that can get muted in players using
switching or digital power
supplies. メーカーサイト
