The PLAYER IV is an absolutely top-class CD player and D/A converter and the successor of the famous PLAYER II – MK2. For the CD module, the new CD Pro-8 as the replacement of the legendary Philips CDPro2 finds application.
The important features of the PLAYER IV include 4 digital inputs (XLR, coaxial, optical and USB) and the USB input works according to the latest asynchronous DSD256 technology.
The PLAYER IV is not only a top class CD TOP Loader, but also an externally usable D / A converter, which has both a coaxial and an asynchronous USB input for HD audio and DSD. Via these inputs, e.g. a laptop, MAC or PC, but also another digital source device.
The heart of the PLAYER IV is the new CD Pro-8 transport, which has been embedded in a massive, resonance-optimized ALU block. The excellent sounding D / A converter used in the PLAYER II works on the sophisticated 32/384 upsampling principle. For optimal connection, the PLAYER IV therefore has symmetrical outputs.
FEATURES
- CD-Player and high-quality D/A converter in one unit
- High precision 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology
- The famous transport CD Pro-8, with outstanding sound characteristics:
– Solid metal cast chassis with elaborate mechanical decoupling
– Storage of the drive in a solid aluminum housing (so-called subchassis construction principle)
– Fixed CD in the drive by means of precise puck with integrated magnet, made of chromed brass - Separate D/A conversion function through 4 digital inputs:
2 x coaxial (RCA), 1 x optical and 1 x USB 2.0 (512 asynchronous) - Playback of various HD audio data (WAV, FLAC, ALAC, etc.) up to DSD 512 from a PC or laptop via USB interface
- 2 separate, generously sized power supplies for laser control, digital signal processing, display control and D/A converter section
- Very high power supply capacity
- 2 x 25 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality (“Made in Germany”) for a stable power supply
- Spatial separation of analog and digital section within the D/A converter for best possible signal-to-noise ratio
- Resonance minimising metal housing
- Front panel made of microlized aluminum
- Now again with a chrome medal on the front panel
- ACCUSTIC ARTS® remote control
- ACCUSTIC ARTS® PLAYER IV is guaranteed “Handmade in Germany”
SPECIFICATIONS
| CD transport: | CD-Pro8 |
| Playable formats: | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Analog outputs: | 1 x balanced – 2 x 33 Ω (XLR) 1 x unbalanced – 33 Ω (RCA) |
| Digital inputs: | 2 x S/P-DIF; coaxial – 75 Ω (RCA) 1 x S/P-DIF; optical 1 x USB 2.0 (asynchronous) 32bit / 384kHz / DSD 512 |
| Input data format: | Hi-res audio up to DSD 512 (ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, WAV etc.) |
| D/A converter: | 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology |
| Distortion (THD + N): | 0,0001 % |
| Distortion (THD+N): | < 0,01 |
| Crosstalk: | < -80 dB with 1 kHz |
| Dimensions (H x W x D | 145 x 482 x 430 mm / 5.7 x 19 x 17 inches |
| Weight: | approx. 23.0 kg / 50.7 lbs |