Digital & Computer Music
Audio Research Corporation
Input: USB 2.0 HS, S/PDIF (RCA, BNC, AES/EBU & Toslink)
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: RCA & Balanced
Features:
Audio Research has maximized the USB capability of the DAC8 by incorporating USB 2.0 HS (High Speed) which runs at 480Mbps. USB 2.0 HS has a lower jitter specification than USB 2.0 FS (Full Speed 12mbps), consequently the DAC8 is capable of reproducing music at higher definition/resolution (up to 24/192) than products communicating at USB 2.0 FS speeds (24/96).
In addition, the DAC8 employs a low jitter Dual Master Oscillator design that will provide superior digital to analog conversion via its USB 2.0 HS input as well as via the more traditional S/PDIF (RCA, BNC, Toslink and AES/EBU) inputs that are also included on the DAC8. Our USB 2.0 HS audio interface is optimized for all six sample- rates currently in popular use; 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz.
Audio Research Corporation DAC8
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: RCA & Balanced
Features:
The Klimax supports the highest quality audio formats currently availible, FLAC and WAV (as well as MP3 and AIFF), plays all high quality audio sample rates and bit depths natively (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Standard Ethernet input, balanced and unabalanced analog audio outputs. Downloaded music and CDs are stored remotely on a secure, reliable, and upgradeable NAS. The system architecture is such that the NAS can be placed remotely from the Klimax DS , leaving your Klimax system with no moving parts to generate vibration or noise, so the listening experience is pure and perfect. All Linn digital stream players support Studio Master Quality downloads in FLAC from Linn Records (www.linnrecords.com) The highest quality downloads available, comparable to stereo SACD.
Linn
Linn Klimax DS
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: RCA & Balanced
Features:
The Akurate DS supports FLAC and WAV (as well as MP3 and AIFF), plays all high quality audio sample rates and bit depths natively (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Standard Ethernet input, balanced and unabalanced analog audio outputs. Downloaded music and CDs are stored remotely on a secure, reliable, and upgradeable NAS. Downloaded music and CDs are stored remotely on a secure, reliable, and upgradeable NAS. All Linn digital stream players support Studio Master Quality downloads in FLAC from Linn Records (www.linnrecords.com) The highest quality downloads available, comparable to stereo SACD.
Linn Akurate DS
Linn Majik DS
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Output: RCA
Features:
Using proven technology directly derived from our flagship Klimax DS player, Majik DS will release your digital downloads and CDs from the confines of your computer or an external NAS so you can enjoy more music than ever before. The Majik DS supports FLAC and WAV (as well as MP3 and AIFF), plays all high quality audio sample rates and bit depths natively (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Standard Ethernet input, single ended analog audio outputs. With on-board volume control, simply add Majik DS to a power amplifier, and loudspeakers for a simple, compact system. All Linn digital stream players support Studio Master Quality downloads in FLAC from Linn Records (www.linnrecords.com) The highest quality downloads available, comparable to stereo SACD.
Linn Magic DSI
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Speaker Outputs: 4mm Banana Binding/Post/Spade
Power Amplification: 100 Watts per channel
Pre-Amplifier Inputs: 5 Analog/6 Digital
Phono Input: Switchable, MM standard (MC upgrade availible)
Features:
With a Linn DS player, high performance pre-amplifier, Chakra power amplification and our latest Dynamik power supply the Majik DS-I is the ultimate one box DS system and the future home of your entertainment system. The Majik DS-I supports FLAC and WAV (as well as MP3 and AIFF), plays all high quality audio sample rates and bit depths natively (up to 24-bit/192kHz).
The heart of your home entertainment system, Majik DS-I also has multiple digital and analogue input connections so you can enjoy improved audio from your TV, gaming, movie players and much more...you can even add a turntable. 11 inputs (6 digital, 5 analog) for connection and upsampling of additional sources. Phono input configurable to moving magnet or line level (moving coil upgrade also availble). Dynamic power supply and 2 channels of 100 Watt Chakra amplification. AUX. input on front panel for easy connection of portable MP3 players. All Linn digital stream players support Studio Master Quality downloads in FLAC from Linn Records (www.linnrecords.com) The highest quality downloads available, comparable to stereo SACD.
Linn Sneaky DSI
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Speaker Outputs: Inverted safety 4mm BFA Socket
Power Amplification: 20 Watts per channel
Analog Outputs: RCA
Digital Outputs: SPDIF & TOSLINK
Features:
Sneaky Music DS means you no longer have to compromise performance for convenience. With an unrivalled hi-fi heritage, Sneaky Music DS combines genuine audiophile performance with all the convenience of a typical computer-based system, making it the perfect networked music solution. A digital stream player with on-board pre- and power amplification all in one discreet unit, Sneaky Music DS is compact enough to position as discreetly as you require. The Sneaky Music DS supports FLAC and WAV (as well as MP3 and AIFF), plays all high quality audio sample rates and bit depths natively (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Standard Ethernet input, single ended analog and TOS Link audio outputs, with on-board volume control and 20 Watt power amplification.
Naim Uniti
Input: Ethernet, 3x RCA, 1x Din, 1x 3.5mm and 1x USB on front panel.
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: Line output (L & R RCA), sub output (Mono 2 x RCA), preamp
output (4-pin DIN), 3.5mm Headphone. Power output for Naim
phono amplifier.
Speaker Outputs: L & R, 4mm Banana
Features:
Naim
Naim DAC
Input: S/PDIF (coax & optical), USB (front and rear panel)
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: RCA and DIN
Features:
If exceptional music making is the first hallmark of the Naim DAC, the second is versatility. Versatility comes thanks to S/PDIF inputs that can accommodate either optical or coaxial connections and USB inputs that can accommodate memory sticks and iPod and iPhone models. It arises also from the numerous Naim system upgrades that the DAC makes possible.
Naim NDX - Network Player
Input: Ethernet
Digital Inputs: USB x1 (On front panel) S/PDIF x1 (On rear panel)
Resolution: 24/192 for S/PDIF, 24/96 for USB
Analog Outputs: RCA, DIN
Digital Outputs: S/PDIF, BNC
Features:
Naim Uniti Qute
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 24/192
Digital Input: 5 S/PDIF (2 optical, 2 coaxial, 1 digital/analogue 3.5mm jack)
1 USB
Analog Inputs: 3.5mm front panel, 1 RCA rear panel
Outputs: Speaker Output, Pre-amp output (RCA)
Features:
Uniti Serve
Input: Ethernet
Outputs: S/PDIF, BNC, Toslink, S-Video, Composite and DVGA
Resolution: 24/192
Features:
Imagine everything audio in one place: integrated amplifier, CD player, DAB/FM tuner, Internet radio, iPod dock, digital-to-analogue converter, music file player and network stream player. And now combine all that with legendary Naim musical quality and engineering integrity. The Naim Uniti includes a Multi-format tuner (DAB/FM/Internet radio, Digital stream player, USB-stored audio player and Integrated amplifier.
Rega
UnitiServe is a compact, slot-loading, CD ripping, hard disk music player and server based on the technology of the multi-award-winning Naim HDX. It takes the fundamentals of the HDX; a massive internal hard disk drive, Naim bit-perfect ripping, Ethernet connection, UPnPTM server, StreamNet technology and local digital outputs, and combines them with a set of features perfectly suited to music in the home of today, and tomorrow.
A variant of the UnitiServe - the UnitiServe-SSD has no internal hard-disk storage and is intended for use in network systems where ripped data is stored exclusively on NAS drives.
UnitiQute is capable of handling an enormous range of digital audio formats, and Naim digital audio engineering ensures that each one sounds as musical and engaging as its inherent potential allows. UnitiQute digital connectivity also means that as well as offering all-in-one functionality operating as a digital hub for external digital sources, games consoles or digital TV audio for example, it can also output its internal sources or external digital signals to an external DAC for even higher audio quality.
Analogue audio connectivity is not forgotten either. Two analogue inputs can accommodate CD players or portable music players via rear panel phono sockets and a front-panel mini-jack. And a preamplifier output means that with the addition of an external power amplifier, or even a sub-woofer, UnitiQute can become the heart of a very wide bandwidth audio system.
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PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
Input: USB
Resolution: 24/192
Digital Inputs: S/PDIF and Coax
Outputs: Balanced XLR and RCA stereo connectors
Features:
The DLIII is a DAC featuring the latest balanced D to A converter, the TI PCM1798DB at its heart. This stunning new generation of 192kHz processors from Texas Instruments (formerly Burr Brown) features 24-Bit resolution, and 123dB dynamic performance, and its rated THD is just 0.0005%. Not only that, but it comes with differential outputs and an 8 times oversampling filter.
SONOS
Marantz
PS Audio
PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC
Input: USB
Resolution: 24/192
Digital Inputs: S/PDIF, HDMI (I2S Data) XLR and Coax
Outputs: Balanced XLR and RCA stereo connectors
Features:
The PerfectWave Digital to analog converter (PWD) is a remarkable product. It accesses high-resolution digital audio data from multiple sources such as a CD transport , CD player, computer, network, or the Internet and converts the data to the most musically natural sounding analog audio ever produced.
Bryston
Bryston BD-1 External DAC
Input: S/PDIF (coax & optical), AES/EBU, USB
Resolution: 24/192 (S/PDIF &AES) 16/48 (USB)
Outputs: Balanced XLR & RCA stereo connectors
Features:
The
Bryston BDA-1 is a state-of-the-art external Stereo DAC (digital to
analog converter) using fully discrete Class-A proprietary Bryston
analog circuits, two independent linear power supplies and dual Crystal
CS-4398 DAC chips. A unique feature of the Bryston BDA-1 External DAC is the ability to disengage the upsampling feature. You can compare an upsampled signal with a non-upsampled signal simply by engaging a switch on the front panel. This feature is functional when using sample rates of 44.1K, 88.2K, 48K, and 96K.
Rega DAC
Input: USB
Resolution: 24/192
Digital Input: 4, (2, Optical Toslink & 2, Coax/Phono)
Digital Outputs: Toslink & Coax Phono
Analog Outputs: Right & Left Phono
Features:
The Rega DAC is a 16/20/24-bit at 32kHz to 192kHz digital to analogue converter incorporating an enhanced version of the Rega designed circuit. Developed to be simple to set up and use, the Rega DAC is designed to optimise performance from any two channel PCM digital audio source such as a CD player PC or streaming device.
Housed in a custom aluminium and steel case and boasting a pair of Wolfson DAC IC's, 5 user selectable digital filters, two isolated Co-axial inputs, two Toslink SPDIF inputs and an isolated USB input. The Rega DAC is designed and engineered to perform way above its class.
The SONOS system is a wireless multi-room music system that lets you play any song, in any room, wirelessly. Music stored on your computer, external hard drive, free and subscription internet radio stations and most popular on-line music services.
Setting up a SONOS wireless system is your home is simple, and literally takes only a few minutes to have you up and enjoying your music. The SONOS system hIt’s
the ideal solution if your house doesn’t have Ethernet wiring or your
router is in a room where you don’t want music. SONOS wireless music systems provide numerous options available depending on your specific needs and the goals you have for your music system.
You can control your SONOS wireless system with a free app for your iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Android or the SONOS Controller.
SONOS offers a variety of components depending on your music needs.
SONOS Connect
The Connect (formally the ZP90) connects directly to your home 2 channel audio system bringing you the the vast world of digital music. In addition, the Connect transmits directly to other SONOS components in your home or can receive wireless digital music from a SONOS Bridge.
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 16/44
Outputs: RCA Analog, Coax and S/PDIF Digital
SONOS Connect Amp
The Connect Amp (formally the ZP120) contains a built- in two channel 55W amplifier that will power a set of independent speakers anywhere in your home. There is no need for a complete stereo system when utilizing the Connect Amp. In addition, the Connect Amp has a sub-woofer and an aux. 2 channel input and can receive wireless digital music from a SONOS Bridge.
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 16/44
Analog Input: RCA 2 channel analog input
Outputs: Left & Right speaker terminals and sub-woofer output
SONOS Bridge
The Bridge (formally the BR100) provides a number options for your SONOS wireless system. Connect the Bridge to your broadband router to instantly activate the entire SONOS wireless network in your home.
In addition, the Bridge can be used to
extend the range of your Sonos system throughout your home and expand the SONOS Controller’s
wireless coverage.
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 16/44
Outputs: Wireless to other Sonos system components
SONOS Play 5
The Play 5 is a all-in-one wireless music system that delivers crystal-clear, room-filling sound. The Play 5 can be connected directly to your home's router via an Ethernet connection, or receive a signal wirelessly from the entire range of SONOS components.
The Play 5 contains a 5-driver speaker system that is individually powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers and includes 2 tweeters, 2 mid-range drivers and 1 sub-woofer.
The Play 5 includes the option of setting it up with a second Play 5 in a 2 channel arrangement so one Play 5 produces the right channel and the other the left channel.
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 16/44
Analog Input: 3.5mm audio line-in, auto-detecting
Outputs: 3.5mm Headphone connection, speakers are muted when headphones are connected.
SONOS Controller
The Sonos Controller (formally the CR200) gives you instant, wireless access to all your music and all your rooms at the touch of a finger. The Controller is amazingly versatile, it brings the entire world of internet broadcast to your hand.
It controls your entire SONOS network of components, whether you have one SONOS component or many.
It’s 100% dedicated to multi-room music control so every time you pick it up or touch the screen it’s instantly on. The Controller includes a charging dock.
Marantz IS301*
The Marantz IS301 iPod dock is much more than just another generic "me, too" product. It's the all-in-one solution you need to integrate an iPod into a home entertainment system without losing the iPod's great menu system or its portability. With Bluetooth technology and CAT5 wiring options, you can use it almost anywhere.
Bluetooth technology solved the portability issue. All you have to do is plug your iPod into the included Bluetooth handset and you're transmitting music files wirelessly to your system though a connecting block that's also included. The handset itself also includes controls for the most-used functions of a Marantz A/V receiver: power, input selection, and volume adjustment.
To display any of your iPod's still photos or videos, you'll use the included base unit and CAT5 cable that runs to the connection block. (That's because Bluetooth doesn't transmit video images.) The base also serves as a convenient place to recharge your iPod when you dock it.
The IS301 includes everything you need including: the handset, the base station/charger, the connector block, the AC adapters, small system remote, and associated cables.
* Note: iPod not included
ARCAM
ARCAM rDAC
Input: USB
Resolution: 24/192
Digital Inputs: S/PDIF and Coax
Outputs: RCA stereo connectors
Features:
The rDAC features a Wolfson 8741 24-bit multilevel Delta-Sigma
D to A converter. The rDAC is also available with a wireless input option with a resolution of 16/44.1 Known as the rDac/KW, is ready to be connected to the rWave wireless USB dongle or rWand iPad/iPod dongle. These helpful accessories enable music to be sent wirelessly to your audio system from a laptop or mobile music device via the rDac.
SONOS Wireless Dock 100*
The Sonos Wireless Dock will play what's stored or playing on an iPod or iPhone, including many music apps. Dock your iPod or iPhone and the music that's been playing automatically starts playing on Sonos.
The Sonos Wireless Dock sends your digital music files wirelessly to other SONOS components throughout your home—without ever converting to analog like most conventional docks. This preserves the sound quality from the iPod to the speaker, ensuring you get the highest fidelity sound.
Quickly charges your iPod or iPhone while it's seated in the dock, thanks to Apple's 1Amp charging specification.
*Note: iPod not included
Connected to an analogue or digital preamplifier input, NDX unlocks the potential of network audio. Its network connection can be either wireless or wired, and NDX can stream audio files, including iTunes libraries, stored on a computer or on network storage, via UPnP. It can play all common, and some not so common, audio file and stream formats at up to 24bit/96kHz resolution: WMA, MP3, MMS, AAC, Apple Lossless (from iPod), WAV, FLAC, AIFF and Ogg Vorbis. NDX also recognises M3U and PLS playlists formats and supports gap-less playback on all lossless formats.
Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player
Input: USB x 4
Resolution: 24/192
Outputs: AES-EBU
balanced XLR output or BNC/COAX (SPDIF)
Features:
The
Bryston BDP-1 is the world's first dedicated player for high resolution digital files. The Bryston BDP-1's single function is to play high resolution digital music files from any USB storage device without compromise. The BDP-1 does not contain a hard-drive (no moving parts), a streamer, a CD
player/ripper, a router or noisy fans.
The
BDP-1 Digital Music Player delivers superb playback performance for
files of all resolutions. It reproduces the digital content in its
native sample rate and bit depth and outputs the data stream to an external DAC such as the Bryston BD-1. An Ethernet connection located on the back panel allows the BDP-1 to be connected to a home network and controlled by an external control device such as an iPhone, iTouch or home computer by incorporating an external application.
SONOS Play 3
The SONOS Play 3 is an all in one wireless music system in a small package with a 3 driver system. The Play 3 has one tweeter, two mid-range drivers and one bass radiator.
The Play 3 has 3 state-of the-art digital amplifiers individually coupled with 3 speakers to deliver great sound to any room.
The Play 3 includes the option of setting it up with a second Play 3 in a 2 channel arrangement so one Play 3 produces the right channel and the other the left channel.
Input: Ethernet
Resolution: 16/44
