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C O M P A C T D I S C P L A Y E R
Overview and specifications
The predecessor model ART V2 is considered to be one of the best-sounding CD players ever made, boasting unique acoustic and design characteristics that convinced music-lovers around the world. An impressive list of test victories, distinctions, and awards testifies to the long and triumphant reign of the ART V2. Presenting the next CD player generation, Audionet is aware of the obligations such a history imposes. The ambitious goal of ART G2 (Generation 2) is to surpass by far the performance of its highly decorated predecessor, and so add a new chapter to the ART success story.
ART G2 is geared towards the requirements of classical stereophony. Expert connoisseurs of high-quality musical reproduction will find the product not only delivers the aural satisfaction they dream of, but even opens up previously unknown musical realms. Combining craft with precision and presence, ART G2 fulfils its makers vision of pushing back the quality frontiers of classical CD playback to rival the standard of advanced high-resolution media. ART G2 is equipped with the potential to become a further milestone in audiophile acoustic art.
The ART G2 has an optional external power supply, the EPS shown below.
Special characteristics
Top loader with damping MDF, aluminium and granite casing construction
Solid aluminium cover (10mm), run on Teflon bearings
Audionet proprietary Aligned Resonance technology additionally decouples transport unit and boards as well as the clock generator
Disc stabilizer (puck) made of POM
Completely DC-coupled, no capacitors in the signal path
Discrete, extremely fast and stable filter and output stages
D/A converter function with USB/SPDIF digital input
Audionet Intelligent Sampling technology with 192 kHz / 24 bits
Audionet HighBit-Interface with 192 kHz / 24 bits output
AES-EBU output with 96 kHz / 24 bits
Digital outputs can be switched off
Professional operating concept
Remote control (included)
Optional feature
Audionet external precision power supply EPS for the analog section
Intelligent universal remote control SRC-7000 available
Laser system
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 780 nm
Standards
CD | CD-R in conformance with Redbook, Orangebook and Bluebook standards
Conversion
Stereo channels: 192 kHz/24 bits, Dual-Mono-DAC, Multibit-Delta-Sigma
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz
Inputs- and Outputs
Analog audio outputs: 2 cinch line, gold-plated, 2 XLR, gold-plated
Digital audio outputs: 2 cinch, 600 mVs into 75 ohms, gold-plated, 1 AES/EBU, 110 ohms, gold-plated, 1 Audionet HighBit DataLink, 1 optical (TosLink)
Digital audio inputs: 1 USB, for USB-Audio and SPDIF-Audio
Remote activation: 1 Audionet-Link in, optical (TosLink), 2 Audionet-Link out, optical
External power supply: 5-pin input
Measured values
Bandwidth: 0 – 22,000 Hz (-3 dB), 0 – 90.000 Hz (-3dB) analog
THD + N: typ. 100 dB(A weighted) @ -60 dBFs
SNR: > 110 dB
Channel separation: > 130 dB @ 10 kHz
Output impedance: 33 ohms
Output voltage: 3.5 Veff.
Dimensions: width 430 mm | height 120 mm | depth 360 mm
Weight: 22 kg
Mains connection: 230 V, 50...60Hz
Power input: 5 W standby, max. 40 W
Finish
Front panel: brushed aluminium, black anodized, light grey printing
Front panel: brushed aluminium, silver anodized, black printing
Display: red or blue
Cover: MDF, Nextel coated, grey
Slide: aluminium (10mm), black anodised
Chassis: granite, sheet steel, blackCompact Disc Player