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.One set of
balanced XLR output
.One set of single ended RCA output
.One digital coax output
.One optical S/PDIF output
.One power socket
.Output
level: < 1.99V
.Frequency
response: 5Hz~20kHz
.Distortion and noise: 0.0015%(-60dB)
.S/N ratio: >105dB
.Dynamic range: 120dB
.Digital output characteristics: S/PDIF standard
.Power supplier: 220/120VAC±5%, 50/60Hz
.Dimensions (W,H,D): 430 X 130 X320(MM),
.Weight: 13.5kg, |
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Si tratta di un favoloso lettore CD dalle
forme piuttosto inconsuete , compatto , massiccio e roubustissimo ,
tutto in alluminio pressofuso , con una lastra superiore in
colore nero.
I comandi li troviamo anteriormente con un
display piuttosto grande con scritte blu.
Il caricamento dall'alto con clamp
magnetico e copertura in lega , ne fanno un oggetto veramente esoterico.
Meccanica Philips VAM 12 ( top loading)
Impressionante la solidità di questo
prodotto , dal peso di oltre 13,5 kg ed una estetica favolosa.
Il prodotto viene imballato molto
bene e avvolto da una busta in velluto nero.
Doppia uscita sia bilanciata "vera" che
RCA , monta il convertitore
Burr
Brown , 24 Bit 192 KHz ultra Low Noise a pendenza variabile
.
All'interno due
toroidali schermati separati uno per la meccanica e l'altro per la
sezione digitale.
Alimentazione
stabilizzata multistadio e stabilizzatori interni.
Dal sito ufficiale:
.Modified
PHILIPS VAM12 top loading laser pick up and Philips CD7-II digital servo
system for accurate laser pick up and fact track access.
.Two
Burr-Brown’s PCM-1792(24Bit/192KHz) as D/A converter.
.True
balanced design. Two separate left/right channel D/A converter,
filtering and output circuits.
.Two kinds
of linear digital filters which can be selected by using of remote
control to get two different sound effects.
.Two sets of
special designed heavy duty toriod power transformers with sealed metal
enclosures supply the power to digital and analog circuit separately.
.Six
separate power supplier and voltage regulator circuits supply very
stable and clean power through out different circuit blocks.
.Independent
power supplier for clock circuit makes clock circuit very stable and
improves linear distortion caused by error of source clock.
.Well
designed D/A circuit for ultra low noise level.
Original
unique GOS digital processing technology.
.Blue LEDs
on top and display panel.
.Heavy duty
Aluminum alloy top loading plate, body, adjustable feet and remote
control.
scopriamo questo gioiellino ..
il clamp magnetico e il suo coperchio
Prodotto dalle altissime prestazioni
, suono veramente raffinato e suadente . Sicuramente uno dei
migliori prodotti che ho testato.
A differenza del modello precedente il "
Da Vinci" che risultava piuttosto estremizzato nelle
basse alte frequenze qui la musica e completamente diversa , ben
bilanciato su tutta la gamma , lo si apprezza a pieno dopo averlo
ascoltato per bene .
Nessuna fatica di ascolto , anzi e un
piacere far funzionare questa macchina , la separazione tra gli
strumenti e notevole e tutto risulta arioso e armonioso.
Da un forum:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1840787&postcount=1
After 150
hours, I thought it was time to do some real listening comparisons.
I did a 6 hour test comparing the Leonardo to an Esoteric DV-50, and
then a Meridian G08 with the Leonardo.
I made CD copies of a couple of CD's so that each CDP would have the
exact same disk. Also I used 2 pairs of Nordost Red Dawn IC's with
exactly the same amount of hours on them. I used my Ray Samuels HR-2
with dual inputs (they only one in the world), that also have the same
amount of hours on each input.
First I started comparing the Leonardo to the Esoteric redbook output. I
started each track that I used for comparison, 10 seconds early on one
of the units, so that I could listen to the same exact 10 seconds, so I
didn't have to rely on memory or changes in the passages which causes
confusion and false conclusions. I switched back and forth every 10
seconds, each time concentrating on just one instrument each time. I did
the same thing with the Leonardo and the Meridian.
The soundstage and the upper and lower extensions on all three units
were so close that if I asked anyone to close their eyes and tell me
which was which, I can almost guarantee that even the best ears at
Head-Fi would be wrong half of the time.
I didn't have any pre-conceived notions or desires of who was going to
win, or who I wanted to win.
I thought that maybe the RSA HR-2 had that switchbox-itis magic that
people believe exists when doing switch box comparisons. So, I used a
Headroom Balanced Max with multiple inputs and yielded the same results.
If there are any differences, they are so subtle that it wouldn't make a
difference. The Esoteric costs $6000 but it is an unfair comparison
because it does SACD...DVD-Audio, and DVD-Video. It has upsampling at a
higher rate than the Meridian and Original, which are 24bit/192KHz. The
Meridian cost $3600 but can be obtained legally for $3200, and the
Leonardo costs a little less than $3100.
They all have completely different "transport" approaches, and use
different top-of the-line DACS. But yet, they sounded exactly alike! I
pride myself on finding the extra 5% in high end player to validate the
thrill of my buy and sell chase. But there was no 5% difference.
At the new Jersey Meet, I challenge other members to find different
results than the ones in my findings.
I guess this means, that in this price range, bells and whistles and
aesthetics are the real decision makers.
Links:
Una recensione
completissima:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/original/original.html
Eccolo insieme al suo fratellino minore il 9.2
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