Player che consente di fruire
della musica direttamente dall’hard disk del proprio computer, cui si potrà
collegare tramite cavo RJ45. Collegato a un sistema Hi-Fi o a delle casse
amplificate, permette l'ascolto della musica contenuta in una enorme varietà di
file digitali, inclusi quelli non compressi. Squeezebox include inoltre una
lista di migliaia di stazioni radio Internet, fruibili anche quando il computer
è spento.
Squeezebox
will revolutionize the way you listen by freeing you and your music. Its
convenient and stylish form makes it ideal for placing in any room, whether
connected to an existing hifi system or simply powered speakers. By utilizing
true 802.11g Wi-Fi networking and dual internal antennas, your listening is no
longer restricted by cables and connectors.Squeezebox offers you the widest
choice of listening options beyond your digital media collection. The product
includes a directory of thousands of internet radio stations and features
Pandora's personalized music service and Rhapsody's 2 million song collection.
All internet music streaming services are even available when your computer is
turned off.
Versione hi-end dello Squeezebox. Offre numerosi ingressi/uscite: uscite audio
bilanciate XLR/sbilanciate RCA e ingresso/uscita digitale bilanciato XLR,
sbilanciato e BNC, e ingresso per Word Synk su BNC, al quale poter collegare,
per esempio, un generatore di clock Esoteric. Ovviamente presente la porta
Ethernet, e a completare la dotazione, IR In/Out su minijack da 3,5 mm e RS 232
per agg. software. Il player dispone del nuovissimo controller TransNav™ che
utilizza un feedback tattile per un migliore e più rapido accesso ai brani
musicali, ed è dotato del chip AK4396, in grado di convertire il segnale audio
da digitale ad analogico (DAC) con alte frequenze e bassa distorsione,
restituendo un messaggio sonoro nitido e pulito.
I hate CD players. They're
bulky and they typically play only 1-5 discs at a time - unless you get a CD
changer and that's like getting the family pack at Krystal - it isn't about
quality. We're no strangers to Slim Devices Digital Network Music Players. In
fact, we've reviewed both the second and third iterations of the Squeezebox
Digital Music Players. One upgrade we asked for back when we were reviewing the
Squeezebox was a more "normal" form factor that could be rack-mounted into a
system and therefore allow the player to blend more naturally into a system
instead of standing out like an iPod on a docking cradle… Well, Slim Devices (who
was acquired this past year by Logitech) listened to me… OK, maybe it wasn't
just me, but the end result is more than I would have expected - or even hoped
for - a completely tricked-out Squeezebox with dual displays, upgraded DAC, and
enough functionality to serve as the true powerhouse in any "analogue-is-my-friend"
system. But can this new "Cadillac" model really replace your CD player?
It's hard to compare the Transporter to the Squeezebox - it's really a
completely different product and is more like a replacement for a traditional
media player if you have a PC or NAS (network attached storage) device with
stored lossless music files. In this sense, the Transporter now becomes a
high-end DAC for your music. Check out these features:TransNav Contoller - This is a "force-feedback" style controller that is hard to
explain except to say that it's really cool and EVERYONE should use this
technology. The central knob on the Transporter that bisects the player rotates
freely - until it comes to the beginning or end of a list. Then it stops… Yeah,
I don't know how it works either, but it just "knows" when to stop turning. It's
so cool you'll initially come up with reasons to browse your music library just
so you can make it start and stop turning. You can't fool it, it just works.Connections - In or out you have access to everything you would want in this
type of digital network player. People begged for the ability to use the DACs
with other products, like a run-of-the-mill CD player… Well, they got it. The
Transporter will allow users to connect via AES/EBU, S/PDIF coax (RCA and BNC)
and even TOSLINK (EIAJ optical) and use the onboard high-quality DAC to convert
digital audio to the analogue outputs. There's even a Word Clock connection for
perfect sync to an external clock. Not enough? How about balanced and unbalanced
analogue audio outputs, RS-232 for control via whole house systems and IR in/out
ports.New Premium Quality DAC - Slim Devices calls their AK4396 the 'Miracle DAC' (perpetuated
from audiophile forum threads that have dubbed it as such). Here's what one
thread had to say about it: "All I can say to describe the sound is STUNNIGLY
REAL! Extreme and refined high frequency detail is combined with magical
midrange, full bodied sound and astounding bass performance." Magical midrange?
That's a new one and while I'd love to take their word on it I suppose we'll
still do some listening tests of our own.Feel Your Music—The new TransNav™
controller uses dynamic tactile feedback to provide fast access to any song even
in the largest music collection. The sleek, backlit, infrared remote and dual
fluorescent displays make it easy to use from anywhere in the room.Quality
Connectors—Transporter's back panel features a complete set of
professional-grade connectors, including both balanced and unbalanced signals
for its analog and digital interfaces.Astounding Analog—The AK4396 "Miracle DAC"
was chosen for its high dynamic range and low distortion. Its low out-of-band
noise allows for the use of low-order output filters with higher cutoffs,
resulting in preservation of phase and reduced distortion in the audible band.
This extraordinary accuracy at higher frequencies allows Transporter to resolve
the exact staging of instruments and the finest details of any recording. In
addition, Transporter's digital inputs allow its built-in DAC to be used with
other sources.Accurate Digital—Transporter's digital path is not only "bit
perfect", but also extremely accurate in timing precision. Clock signals in
Transporter are handled not as ones and zeroes, but as precision analog signals.
Specialized crystal oscillators, careful clock management, and linear-regulated
logic supplies ensure the lowest possible jitter throughout the system.Clean
Power—Transporter's DAC and output amplifiers are powered by Super Regulators,
based on the legendary design by Walt Jung. These regulators offer lower output
impedance, faster response, and better noise rejection than standard
three-terminal regulators. The result is an incredibly natural sound, with a
pitch-black background and a shocking level of detail.Transporter is the network
music player audiophiles have been waiting for.
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