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V-Acoustics Ultra Precision Master Clock
VA-MLCK-01
・Designed by Vasco Soares
・Ultra high precision 10MHz reference signal to synchronize D-A converters and transporters with perfect timing accuracy.
eXtreme Version of Sonja 15周年記念モデル
予価： $265,950
PL100 II (£3150/pair)
PL200 II (£6300/pair)
PL300 II (£8000/pair)
PL500 II flagship three-way/seven-driver tower(£15,000/pair)
PLC150 II centre speaker (£2100 each)
PLC350 II, a bigger centre speaker (£3150 each)
PLW215 II Sub(£3500 each)
McIntosh has introduced three new products at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016): the MX122 A/V Processor, MB50 Streaming Audio Player and RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker.
MX122 A/V Processor
The MX122 A/V Processor can serve as the brain centre for an advanced home theater system for years to come. It features many of the latest breakthroughs in surround sound and object-based 3D audio such as Dolby® Atmos, and will be upgradeable to support DTS:X™ and Auro-3D®. Besides 3D audio, existing formats like DolbyMX122 Angle Right
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™ and others are still supported. The MX122 is fully compatible with modern 4K Ultra HD video sources and can upscale lower resolutions to 4K Ultra HD. A wide assortment of inputs and outputs are included to connect current and future entertainment sources. All HDMI inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 and support High Dynamic Range (HDR), 4K Ultra HD at 50/60Hz, 4:4:4 color, Rec. 2020 and 3D video pass-through. The MX122 can send select audio and/or video to 2 additional zones within in the house. Users can connect to their online digital music with either the wired or wireless network connections. DSD64 files can be played from flash drives or over the network. Bluetooth and AirPlay® connectivity allows for easy streaming from mobile devices. Interfaces to popular streaming services including Pandora®, SiriusXM® and Spotify® are included while vTuner connects to 1,000s of internet radio stations. Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 will calibrate the MX122 to each home theater’s unique acoustical properties.
MB50 Streaming Audio Player
A home audio system can be transformed into a wireless audio system with the MB50 Streaming Audio Player. The MB50 features DTS Play-Fi® technology to give the freedom and flexibility to wirelessly play music at home over an existing Wi-Fi network. While utilizing DTS Play-Fi streaming capabilities, the MB50 delivers the legendary McIntosh sound quality and performance found in our other home audio products. Simply connect the MB50 to a Wi-Fi network and audio system via the analog or digital outputs and then stream music to it from the Apple or Android mobile app or Windows desktop app. Besides accessing a personal music library on a mobile device, the apps have built-in support for many leading online streaming services including Deezer, KKBox, Pandora®, QQMusic, Rhapsody, SiriusXM®, Songza, Spotify® and TIDAL (list subject to change). If there’s more than one audio system to stream to, just add an MB50 to each and then stream the same music to all systems. Or if there are multiple mobile devices with the app, different music can simultaneously be streamed to each system.MB50 Angle Left
Analog and digital inputs allow for connecting audio components such as CD players, letting the MB50 to act as a mini-preamp.
RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker
The RS100 wireless speaker allows streaming music capabilities to be added to any room. It features DTS Play-Fi® technology that gives the freedom and flexibility to wirelessly play the music on mobile devices over an existing Wi-Fi network. Simply connect it to a Wi-Fi network, install the free Play-Fi Apple or Android mobile app or Windows desktop app and then begin streaming. A single RS100 is all that is needed to start building a wireless speaker system; more can be added over time to expand the system. Up to 16 speakers can be connected to a single Wi-Fi network – enough for stereo playback in 8 separate rooms. With the Play-Fi app installed on multiple devices, each device can stream different music to each room, giving all family members or guests control over what they want to hear in their room. Besides accessing a personal music library, the apps have built-in support for many leading online streaming services including Deezer, KKBox, Pandora®, QQMusic, Rhapsody, SiriusXM®, Songza, Spotify® and TIDAL (list subject to change). Not limited to just streaming, the RS100 is flexible thanks to its auxiliary input which allows it to be used in non-streaming setups; it can quickly be switched back and forth between the two inputs to accommodate listening preferences. A subwoofer output is also included.RS100 Angle left no grille
All three products are available to order now from authorized McIntosh dealers with shipping anticipated in January for MX122 and in March for MB50 and RS100. Suggested retail price for each (VAT, shipping and any customs duties related to current standards of individual countries are excluded):
MX122: $7,000 USD
MB50: $2,000USD
RS100: $1,000 USD per speaker
Nordost’s newest digital cables bridge the gap between the existing Norse 2 and Reference digital cables, especially since the launch of Valhalla 2 significantly widened that chasm. Both the 75 Ohm S/PDIF and 110 Ohm AES/EBU cables are constructed using silver-plated, solid core conductors which are suspended in Nordost’s patented Dual Mono-Filament technology. Additionally, both cables benefit from the implementation of mechanically tuned lengths. The combination of these technologies yields cables with the extreme bandwidth necessary to accomplish zero-loss data transfer.
The Tyr 2 75 Ohm Digital Interconnect employs a coaxial design and is terminated with gold-plated, Neutrik BNC connectors for correct impedance matching. All Tyr 2 75 Ohm Interconnects are supplied with gold-plated RCA adapters to accommodate their function. The Tyr 2 110 Ohm Digital Interconnect uses a twinaxial design and is terminated with gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors, ensuring that it maintains constant impedance throughout the cabling, as well as across terminations. The retail price is $1,499.99 for a 1 meter length; additional 1/2 meter increments are $120.00.
Nordost is further broadening its range of digital cables by introducing the Blue Heaven and Heimdall Ethernet Cables to their lineup. These cables are the solution that digitally-driven hifi enthusiasts have been waiting for, allowing Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices and music streaming to be fully integrated into a hifi system while improving its sonic performance. These are fully shielded cables, terminated with high quality 8P8C/RJ45 connectors. Nordost’s new Ethernet cables meet the demands for high-speed data and increased bandwidth, achieving speeds of up to 600 MHz for the Blue Heaven, and 1000 MHz for the Heimdall 2. The retail price of the Blue Heaven is $399.99 for a 1 meter length; additional 1 meter increments are $100.00. The retail price of the Heimdall 2 is $699.99 for a 1 meter length; additional 1 meter increments are $150.00.
Lastly, due to the success that our Heimdall 2 Headphone Cable has received, Nordost is answering consumer demands by providing a lower-priced solution. The Blue Heaven Headphone Cable, is a profound improvement over the sub-standard, detachable wire provided with many headphones. Using our Micro Mono-Filament, Litz construction, FEP extrusion and an Aramid fiber strength member, the Blue Heaven Headphone Cable is the best interface for mid to high level headphones. Unlike the Heimdall 2 version, Nordost’s newest headphone cable is terminated with a 3.5mm stereo mini plug and is provided with a threaded, 3.5mm to 6.3mm (1/4in) stereo phono adapter that easily and securely screws onto the original termination. The Blue Heaven Headphone Cable is compatible with many popular headphones on the market, and is available in 1.25m and 2m lengths. The retail price is $399.99 for a 1.25 meter length and $499.99 for a 2m length.
Nordost is looking forward to starting off a new and exciting year at CES in Las Vegas. The Nordost staff, including its US and International sales teams and product trainers, is looking forward to meeting with their loyal dealers and distributors throughout the show, January 6th through 9th. CES attendees are welcome to visit the 29th floor of the Venetian, in suite 106 to experience the musical color, focus and dynamic range that excellent cabling can bring to any hi-fi sound system.
Following the successful introduction of the Nagra HD DAC in July 2014, Nagra is at the Venetian suite 30-218 offering a D/A converter in its CLASSIC line. Derived from the HD DAC, and using the exact same digital front end, the new D/A converter will simply be called Nagra CLASSIC DAC. The Nagra HD DAC has been acclaimed the world over as the most “analog” sounding D/A on the market and is considered as a reference. Following the Nagra product strategy – to offer a complete range in two distinct lines both CLASSIC and HD, Nagra is revisiting the HD DAC to create a more affordable alternative to fit in its CLASSIC range, it will be called Nagra CLASSIC DAC.
The Nagra CLASSIC DAC comes in the same chassis as the HD, so it looks very similar. In terms of features it is almost identical though it does not include volume control or a headphone amplifier. The digital input and conversion boards are the exact same as those found in the HD DAC, only the analog stage differs.
Nagra Introduces Their New 24-bit/384kHz / 2x DSD Classic DAC
For the digital section, the CLASSIC DAC features the same digital input board and conversion module as the HD DAC. It makes use of the most advanced conversion techniques available today. The converter comes from a joint-venture with Andreas Koch, AKDesign, pioneer engineer in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format, used in professional music studios. The circuits of the Nagra CLASSIC DAC use the DSD 2x version of the format: they operate at a level 128 times superior to that of traditional CD and twice that of SACD. The sampling frequency reaches 5.6 MHz and the internal calculations use 72 bit precision. This method produces a signal with such quality that the steep-slope input filters on the analog section can be eliminated. The result is that the harmonics and transients are perfectly maintained allowing the music to conserve its natural depth and essence. The USB input is Nagra proprietary and can handle signals up to DXD (384kHz/32-bits) and DSD 2x. It is compatible with PC and MAC computers.
On the analog stage: Nagra engineering team worked extensively on a more affordable solution, yet offering striking performance both in terms of measurement and sound perception. As an example, the signal-to-noise ratio of the output stage boasts an impressive 145dB (not weighted)! A number rarely reached by any competitive product at any price level. The output section is based on a class A discrete transistor topology. It includes no less than 9 matched transistors, of military and high-end origins, per channel.
Nagra Introduces Their New 24-bit/384kHz / 2x DSD Classic DAC
The Nagra CLASSIC DAC features a built-in mains power supply that offers excellent performance, but can be further improved by the use of the Nagra MPS full-chassis power supply, though a 12 V DC Lemo connector. The power supply has also been carefully designed and includes no less than 25 dedicated internal power supplies. In typical Nagra way, each stage is carefully decoupled to ensure the best performance. The Nagra CLASSIC DAC will be available in April 2016.
Following the world acclaimed HD DAC considered a reference in D/A conversion, Nagra has worked extensively to provide a more affordable version as part of the CLASSIC range. The new CLASSIC DAC makes use of the exact same digital front-end as the HD DAC (digital input board, USB module and D/A boards). On the output stage the HD DAC’s tube is replaced by a discreet transistor topology, using matched military grade components.
Main Features:
PCM up to 384kHz/24-bits and DSD 2x compatible (384kHz/32-bit)
Two S/PDIF (RCA and BNC), AES/EBU, TOSlink, I2S Nagra digital inputs
Nagra USB input module
RCA and XLR outputs
Built-in mains power supply and Lemo 12 V DC input for improved performance with the Nagra MPS
full chassis power supply.
The Nagra CLASSIC DAC will be available in April 2016.
CES 2016, LAS VEGAS – Today, HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, previewed the forthcoming Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player, a remarkably versatile ultra high-end source component designed to accommodate every digital audio format. The № 519 was designed to be the heart of high-performance audio systems, with the ability to play back virtually any audio format from streaming music services to networked storage, to CD to high-resolution digital inputs and even convenient Bluetooth® wireless. In addition, it includes high-performance headphone connectivity and integrated digital volume control allowing it to serve as a fully integrated digital music source.
“We created the Mark Levinson № 519 to be nothing less than the optimal digital music playback component for the way today’s listeners access their music,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing and Product Management, HARMAN. “The № 519 lets music lovers enjoy music from nearly any source experience whether it’s the latest high-resolution streaming audio format, their CD collection or even from their mobile devices.”
Designed and engineered at HARMAN’s Engineering Center of Excellence in Shelton, CT, USA, the № 519 provides a full compliment of wired and wireless digital audio inputs and as well as an integrated slot-loading CD player, making it a truly universal digital audio playback device. The integrated high-resolution DAC receives its nine digital inputs including USB asynchronous streaming and mass storage, Gigabit Ethernet, Balanced, Optical, Coaxial, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless featuring aptX® technology for maximum resolution.
The Mark Levinson № 519 offers high-resolution digital decoding up to 24-bit, 192kHz from PCM and double-speed DSD. Its DAC incorporates an ESS Sabre32 Reference converter for superlative musical accuracy with exceptional resolution and dynamic range. The № 519 contains a complete embedded Linux computer, delivering outstanding performance headroom for flawless performance, regardless of configuration. It contains Spotify Connect, TIDAL, QOBUZ, Deezer®, Rhapsody® or Napster® and a large library of internet radio stations and podcasts for a virtually limitless library for discovering and auditioning new music. For listeners whose libraries contain older or lower resolution content, the № 519 contains HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology, which rebuilds musicality and detail lost in the compression process.
The № 519 features a proprietary Mark Levinson discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path offering balanced and single-ended analog outputs, balanced, optical and coaxial digital outputs and a high-performance headphone outputs integrated into the front panel. Digital volume control enables usage as a standalone music playback device connected directly to a power amplifier or active loudspeakers without the need for a separate preamp, and selectable low-pass filtering enables the unbalanced outputs to be used for subwoofer integration. The № 519 is also the first Mark Levinson component to include a headphone output with the ability to directly drive high-performance headphones.
The № 519 is built to the absolute finest standards of materials, fit and finish, featuring a 6000-series aluminum housing in black with silver trim. The № 519 can be operated from its large, front-panel color display, included remote control, Apple iOS® and Google Android™ apps, all major web browsers and via a comprehensive range of system integration connections. Like all Mark Levinson products, the № 519 is designed and handcrafted in the USA.
The Mark Levinson № 519 Digital Player will be available in July 2016.
[Highlights]
•Mark Levinson proprietary discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path
•Plays up to 24-bit, 192kHz PCM, double-speed DSD, CD, and virtually all 2-channel formats
•Designed and handcrafted in the USA
•Digital inputs: USB, Balanced, two Optical, two Coaxial, two USB drives, Bluetooth, Network
•Mark Levinson DAC featuring the renowned ESS Sabre 32-bit processor
•Analog balanced and unbalanced, digital, and headphone outputs
•Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Rhapsody, internet radio, and podcasts built in (availability varies by region)
№ 519 PREVIEW
The Mark Levinson № 519 is a complete, modern music player for today’s music lover. It combines wireless and wired music streaming with a traditional CD player, plus connections for USB drives, additional digital sources, and Bluetooth audio and HARMAN Clari-Fi® technology; all in an uncompromising package featuring Mark Levinson proprietary system design and a 6000-series aluminum chassis. The № 519 sports a large, color display, comes with a matching remote control, and also can be controlled with iOS and Android apps, all major web browsers, and a host of system integration connections. Like all Mark Levinson products, the № 519 is proudly designed and handcrafted in the USA.
Wired and wireless streaming, CD player, and DAC
•Play from streaming services, home network, devices, players, and discs
•Bluetooth wireless audio with high-quality aptX for instant wireless music with maximum Bluetooth sound quality
•Plays virtually all high-resolution audio formats: enjoy 24-bit, 192kHz PCM, 5.8MHz DSD, FLAC, ALAC, and more
Proprietary Mark Levinson discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path
•Pure, uncompromising sound quality without restriction, limitation, noise, or coloration• Mark Levinson DAC for outstanding, jitter-free performance using award-winning circuit design
•A complete embedded Linux computer delivers outstanding performance headroom for flawless performance, regardless of configuration
•HARMAN Clari-Fi music restoration technology restores compressed music, intelligently and musically
Limitless control and integration
•Control from front panel, remote, mobile and browser, system integration: beautiful graphic interfaces for a variety of control methods
•Analog outputs with volume control (balanced and unbalanced), digital outputs, plus front-panel headphone output enables direct connection to amplifiers, with no preamplifier needed, if desired
CES 2016, LAS VEGAS – Today, HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, previewed the forthcoming Mark Levinson № 526 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier with high-resolution DAC and integrated Phono stage. The complete preamplifier for enthusiasts of all music formats, the № 526 combines five line-level analog, phono, and six digital inputs with the acclaimed Mark Levinson DAC and HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology in an uncompromising package featuring Mark Levinson proprietary system design and a 6000-series aluminum chassis.
“With the Mark Levinson № 526, music lovers can enjoy the best possible sound from all of their music, whether listening to their treasured LP collection, discovering new music using streaming services, or enjoying high-resolution digital music,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing and Product Management, HARMAN. “The № 526 delivers the ultrahigh-end sound quality and faithfulness to the music that every Mark Levinson product is renowned for, in a component that is forward-looking and complete.”
Designed and engineered at HARMAN’s Engineering Center of Excellence in Shelton, CT, USA, the Mark Levinson № 526 delivers musical experiences with extraordinary fidelity, enabling tremendous emotional involvement. Its proprietary Mark Levinson signal path is fully discrete, fully balanced and completely dual-monaural, with a with discrete, balanced R-2R ladder volume control to maintain the highest level of sonic purity, resolution, transparency and dynamic range.
The № 526 offers connectivity to accommodate any analog and digital music source. Its ultra low-noise phono stage accommodates low-output moving-coil as well as moving-magnet cartridges and has selectable gain and resistive and capacitive loading settings as well as a selectable high-pass filter for reducing infrasonic rumble. The № 526 also has two balanced analog and three single-ended analog audio inputs. The Mark Levinson № 526 offers high-resolution digital decoding up to 24-bit, 192kHz from PCM and double-speed DSD. Its DAC incorporates an ESS Sabre32 Reference converter for superlative musical accuracy with exceptional resolution and dynamic range. Six digital audio inputs including asynchronous USB, AES/EBU balanced, Toslink optical and coaxial unbalanced feed the digital signal path. For listeners whose libraries contain older or lower resolution content, the № 519 contains HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology, which rebuilds musicality and detail lost in the compression process.
The № 526 provides both balanced and single-ended analog outputs, which can be configured with optional low-pass filtering for integration of subwoofers. Adding to its versatility, the № 526 features a front-panel headphone output with the ability to directly drive high-performance headphones.
The № 526 is built to the absolute finest standards of materials, fit and finish, featuring a 6000-series aluminum housing in black with silver trim. The № 526 can be operated from its front panel, included remote control and via a comprehensive range of system integration connections. Like all Mark Levinson products, the № 526 is designed and handcrafted in the USA.
The Mark Levinson № 526 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier with DAC will be available in May 2016.
[Highlights]
•Mark Levinson proprietary discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path
•Analog inputs: two balanced, three unbalanced, phono with grounding pin
•Mark Levinson DAC featuring the renowned ESS Sabre 32-bit processor
•Discrete, balanced R-2R ladder volume controls
•Analog outputs: XLR balanced pair, RCA unbalanced pair, 1/4-inch (6.3mm) headphone
•Phono stage with selectable gain, high-pass filter, resistive and capacitive-loading settings
•Digital inputs: USB asynchronous, AES/EBU balanced, two Toslink optical, two Coaxial
•Supports high-resolution formats including 24-bit, 192kHz PCM and double-speed DSD
•Selectable fourth-order, 80 Hz high-pass filter allows seamless integration of subwoofer
The Mark Levinson № 526 is a forward-looking preamplifier for today’s music lover. It combines five line-level analog, phono, and six digital inputs with the acclaimed Mark Levinson DAC and HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology. Proprietary Mark Levinson discrete, direct-coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path with discrete, balanced R-2R ladder volume controls delivers an uncompromising performance. Housed in a 6000-series aluminum chassis, like all Mark Levinson equipment, the № 526 is designed and handcrafted in the USA.
Line-level analog, phono, and digital inputs
•Play from virtually any source player or device
•Plays high-resolution audio including 24-bit, 192kHz PCM and double-speed MHz DSD
Proprietary Mark Levinson discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path
•Pure, uncompromising sound quality without restriction, limitation, noise, or coloration
•Mark Levinson DAC for outstanding, jitter-free performance using award-winning circuit design
•High-current output stage is unaffected by long or capacitive interconnects and drives headphones directly; selectable fourth-order, 80 Hz high-pass filter allows seamless integration of subwoofer
•HARMAN Clari-Fi music restoration technology restores compressed music, intelligently and musically
Highly configurable phono input stage
•Selectable gain for moving-magnet and moving-coil turntables
•High-pass filter for reducing rumble
•Resistive-loading and capacitive-loading settings for complete tailoring of performance
