Wilson Audio is well known for its persistent R&D advancements and continuous pursuit of “Excellence in All Things™.” As development finished on Alexx V® and as Alexia® Series 2 reached its five-year anniversary, Wilson Audio’s Engineers were put to the test to see how far they could push Alexia’s performance envelope. What unfolded is nothing short of remarkable. More than thirty areas of improvement were identified and refined. Benefiting from the enormous evolutions found in Chronosonic XVX® and Alexx V, Alexia V truly sits upon the shoulders of giants.
Wind-swept fields and towering arches served as points of inspiration for the more svelte lines and thoughtfully distilled design of Alexia V. Alexia V’s enclosures are crafted from many exotic and proprietary materials.
Alexia V’s enclosures are crafted from many exotic and proprietary materials. Included in these handcrafted enclosures are the latest versions of X-Material & S-Material, V-Material strategically nested throughout its form, carbon fiber, aerospace grade aluminum, austenitic stainless steel, and gold connections throughout the entire signal path. Each element has been carefully chosen and optimized for its distinctive role in extraordinary sound reproduction.
First introduced in the Alexx V, Wilson’s Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) Tweeter now finds a place in the Alexia V. This unique and complex carbon fiber rear-wave chamber is constructed entirely in-house on one of our many dedicated 3D printers. Listening to the results of this special tweeter, one can’t help but get lost in its ability to present an unprecedented level of ambient retrieval and exceptional harmonic expression.
The integration of the tweeter and midrange is an absolutely critical element to accurate sound reproduction. Originally, when Alexia Series 2 was introduced, it utilized the same cellulose fiber/carbon composite midrange unit as is found in the WAMM Master Chronosonic®. This midrange has served Alexia well over the years. After extensive experimentation and system refinements, the Alnico (Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt) QuadraMag™ has been successfully incorporated into the design and selected as the main midrange for the Alexia V. First developed for the Chronosonic XVX®, the QuadraMag midrange provides a tonally rich and life-like sound.
Wilson Audio’s bespoke binding posts create a cleaner signal path at its point of contact. Both banana plug and traditional spade connections can be used with this binding post. Additionally, the new spades, previously only found on the Chronosonic XVX and Alexx V, are optimized to couple precisely with the binding posts. New custom-built cables connecting everything inside Alexia V provide a balanced and beautiful sounding signal path.
Each custom capacitor used in both Alexia V’s crossovers has been wound and finished at Wilson Audio’s in-house capacitor manufacturing department (Reliable Capacitors®). These unique capacitors are made to industry-leading tight tolerances. The AudioCapX-WA™ capacitors, along with fine-tuning in the crossover topology, have contributed to a new standard in low-level loudspeaker resolution.
Modifications made in the crossover slightly improved the impedance measurement of 2.59 ohms at 84 Hz from 2.54 ohms. Alexia V’s sensitivity measurement has also improved by +1dB over that found in Alexia Series 2.
V-Material is nested in the top of the woofer and midrange enclosures for increased vibration mitigation and control. By using X-Material throughout all three modules and methodically refining the internal bracing and panel thicknesses, Wilson Audio’s Engineers have enhanced enclosure damping to a new standard for this product category. Wilson’s research has found S-Material to be a superior material option for midrange driver coupling and provides an open and accurate sonic presentation.
Sculpted to blend with the new form and increase structural integrity, the midrange enclosure alignment bridge better reinforces the module’s external frame and is a more massive construction using a combination of X-Material and aluminum. A delicate balance is formed within the lines of Alexia V.
In some areas, mass was increased, while in others, material was removed. The cutout that reduces unwanted pressure between the midrange and woofer enclosures found on the top of the Sasha DAW® woofer blades is now a part of Alexia V. The more aerodynamic-looking tweeter module has been reshaped to comfortably house the larger Convergent Synergy Carbon™ tweeter.
Wilson Audio’s engineering team is always evaluating and refining major hardware components in the search for breakthroughs that serve the music. A few more of the upgrades found in Alexia V:
• Included with Alexia V is a complete set of Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode™. An all-new spike system launched with Alexx V, which has been completely upgraded from our standard spike system, and features a novel combination of austenitic stainless steel and V-Material. This coupling system was created by Wilson Audio’s Special Applications Engineering® (WASAE) division and has superlative vibration management that reveals far greater dynamic nuances across the entire frequency spectrum. These Acoustic Diodes come in two finish options – Natural Stainless Steel and Carbon Black.
• Resistor mounting hardware is now attached to carbon fiber and angled in such a way for a more beautiful presentation and ease to work with.
• The improved and aesthetically appealing external cable dressing solution.
• A new stylized alignment “staircase” block has been developed for ease of visibility during installation.
• The woofer port has been improved to increase laminar flow.
• Mid enclosure internal volume was increased 6.4% to allow a more open-sounding midrange. The woofer enclosure internal volume is now 8.9% larger compared with Alexia Series 2, creating deeper low-frequency reproduction and faster transient settling.
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At ELAC, we’re known for our ability to make Hi-Fidelity Audio accessible to all with competitively priced products that combine innovation with expert design.
Our newest development has made it even easier to add great sound to your home.
Métronome Classica range LE PLAYER 4 CD transport and resampler LE Player 4+ hybrid D / A converter and CD player LE DAC 2 digital – analogic converter
LE PLAYER 4 CD transport and resampler
Le Player 4 is the high-end “top-loading” CD Transport that all audiophiles were waiting for, with its classic design and high-end sound reproduction.
Without an integrated DAC, Le Player 4 reads and upsamples your CDs up to DSD 128, for optimal listening pleasure.
And a novelty in Métronome’s Classica range, Le Player 4/4+ has been developed with a performance streaming option, directly integrated in its housing.
Available in Silver and Black finishes.
Technical Specifications : LE PLAYER 4 Pickup Mechanism : SUOS customized by Métronome Digital Outputs : S/P DIF 75 Ohms RCA AES EBU 110 Ohms XLR connector Optical Toslink connector HDMI I²S signal Power supply : 2 toroidal transformers with Schaffner filters 4 independent regulation lines Voltage : 100 – 120/240 V – 50/60 Hz Other characteristics : Consumption : 35 VA Dimensions (LxHxP): 450 x 115 x 435 mm Weight : 11 Kg Métronome remote Delrin adjustable cones
LE Player 4+ hybrid D / A converter and CD player
The Player 4+ is the affordable premium DAC and CD player for all audiophiles, characterized by fabulous sound reproduction.
The converter part is accessible through the USB or S / P DIF input and decodes all audio file formats up to DSD 512.
In its silver or black aluminum livery, the Player 4/4+ will integrate its premium finish with the greatest elegance.
Technical specifications LE PLAYER 4+ Pickup Mechanism : SUOS customized by Métronome Resolution : 32 bits / 384 kHz en dual-mono, 1 convertisseur interne Digital Inputs : Asynchronous USB S/P DIF Digital Outputs : S/P DIF 75 Ohms RCA (option) Analog Outputs : Asymétrics 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 47 kOhms RCA Symétriques 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 600 Ohms connectors XLR Power supply : 3 toroidal transformers with Schaffner filters, independent regulation lines Voltage : 100 – 120/240 V – 50/60 Hz Other characteristics : Consumption : 40 VA Dimensions (LxHxP) : 450 x 115 x 435 mm Weight : 12 Kg Accessories : Métronome remote Adjustable Delrin cones
LE DAC 2 digital – analogic converter
Le DAC 2 by Métronome is the Brand’s entry range converter. With the classic Metronome design, it is intended for purists looking for high-end sound reproduction, at a modest price for this level of products. Le DAC allows playback of PCM files up to 384 kHz and DSDs up to 512 (DSD x8).
Improved electronics with each generation of devices give you a rendering that meets your audiophile requirements and is particularly lively.
Le DAC 2 is available in Black and Silver finishes.
Technical Specifications LE DAC 2 Resolution : 32 bits / 768 kHz in dual-mono Internal features : Dynamic range : 175 dB // Distortion + noise : -140 dB // Internal processor 32 bit Frequency bands 32 to 211 kH Analog outputs : Class A Polarization Bandwidth : 10 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB Dynamic range : 123 dB Digital Inputs : All inputs accept signals from 44.1 to 192 kHz : S/PDIF 75 Ohms RCA AES/EBU 110 Ohms XLR Optical Toslink HDMI et USB type B : PCM and DSD signals from 44.1 to 384 kHz Analog outputs : Unbalanced 3 V RMS @0dB – 47 KOhms – RCA connectors Balanced 3 V RMS @0 dB – 600 Ohms – XLR connectors Power supply : 2 toroidal transformers with 6 independant regulation lines Voltage : 100 VAC – 50/60 Hz Japan 120/240 VAC – 50/60 Hz Other countries Other characteristics : Consumption : 35 VA Dim. (LxHxW) : 425 x 130 x 415 mm Weight : 12 kg
In any digital audio system, the rate at which digital data is transmitted and received is of the utmost importance. Specifically, all devices in the digital signal path must be synchronized in order to provide a coherent presentation. Therefore, for the ultimate experience in clarity, transparency, focused imaging, and natural realism, your system’s digital source, DAC, and any other upsamplers or converters should all receive the same synchronized clock signal from an ultra precise and stable source.
The Aurender MC20 is both a Master Clock and Word Clock generator that is inspired, developed, and designed to deliver an exceptionally high level of digital audio realism from a connected music server and/or D/A converter. Thanks to the MC20’s superior timekeeping, jitter is reduced to infinitesimal levels resulting in the ultimate timbral purity and rock-steady placement of instruments within your system’s soundstage.
At the heart of the MC20 is a rubidium module that generates a 10MHz master clock reference signal. A rubidium clock is employed for its superior accuracy and stability in both the long and short term for ultra-low jitter. Additionally, MC20 contains two discrete OCXO word clock modules for generating the frequencies 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. MC20 will independently and simultaneously supply the four 10MHz master clock outputs and four Word Clock outputs (2 at 44.1 kHz and 2 at 48 kHz) for unprecedented versatility with a wide variety of Aurender and third party equipment.
Therefore, the MC20 can be used in the following scenarios:
1. Simultaneously supply a 10MHz master clock reference signal to source devices such as Aurender music servers, DACs, and even separate word clocks with 10MHz master clock reference input. 2. Supply a 10MHz master clock to source devices such as an Aurender Music Server and word clock to DAC 3. Supply word clock to the source device and DAC
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Silver or Black finish 16.9 x 4.2 x 14.6 inch / 430 x 106 x 370 mm (unit only) 16.9 x 5.0 x 14.6 inch / 430 x 127 x 370 mm (unit with foot) 44.7 lbs / 20.3 Kg