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1  PLAYER II highlights 

  

 

Audiophile top loader CD player and high-quality D/A converter in one unit 

 

 

High precision 24 bit / 192 kHz upsampling technology 

 

 

High end top loading CD drive mechanism (vibration de-coupled), which has exclusively been designed 

for audio applications  

 

 

Damped, high quality top loading transport made of aluminium-ABS-compound and placed on a 

massive aluminium block  

 

 

Separate D/A conversion function with 4 digital inputs:  

  2 x coaxial (RCA), 1 x optical and 1 x USB 2.0 (32/384 asynchronous technology) 

 

 

Easy playback of different HD audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC, MP3 etc.) from Computer via USB 

interface; USB drivers for Windows

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 and Mac OS X

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 are included (CD-ROM) 

 

 

Playback of hi-res DSD audio files 

 

 

2 separate, generously dimensioned power supply units 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 for high output reserves. 

 

 

Spatial separation of analog and digital section within the D/A converter for best possible 

signal-to-noise-ratio 

 

 

Metal housing which minimises resonance 

 

 

Front panel made of finely brushed aluminium; tray cover made of massive and chromed brass 

 

 

CD text function 

 

 

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 standard remote-control SCR IV  

 

ACCUSTIC ARTS

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 system remote control RC II can also be purchased, to operate different devices  

 

 

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 PLAYER II 

Handmade in Germany  

 

 

2  Important safety instructions 

 

 

Read these instructions. 

 

 

Keep these instructions. 

 

 

Follow all instructions. 

 

 

Do not use this appliance near water. 

 

 

Never use this appliance near hot surfaces. 

 

 

Never use this appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment. 

 

 

Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance. 

 

 

Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Always keep electrical equipment out of the 

reach of children. 

 

 

Never pour or spill liquids directly onto this appliance. 

 

 

Never operate this apparatus in an explosive atmosphere. 

 

 

Do not put any vases or similar objects containing water or liquids on top of this appliance. 

 

 

Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 

 

 

Ensure that the appliance has sufficient air around it and avoid extreme temperature influences on the 

unit, especially direct sunshine and high humidity. 

 

Always disconnect the appliance from the mains power before carrying out any changes to the cables 

or when cleaning the appliance.

 

 

Protect the mains cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point where they 

exit from the appliance. 

Summary of Contents for PLAYER I

Page 1: ...and positioning ____ Page 5 4 Installation ____ Page 5 5 Operating the PLAYER II ____ Page 6 5 1 PLAYER II as a CD player 5 2 PLAYER II as D A converter 6 PLAYER II operation as a CD player ____ Page...

Page 2: ...massive and chromed brass CD text function ACCUSTIC ARTS standard remote control SCR IV ACCUSTIC ARTS system remote control RC II can also be purchased to operate different devices ACCUSTIC ARTS PLAY...

Page 3: ...the appliance the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Never bypass a fuse Replace fuses only with original types having the same ampere value...

Page 4: ...ed on stable even and horizontal surface You can even put the unit in a cupboard For reasons of better access to the various input and output sockets we recommend you position the unit in an audio rac...

Page 5: ...nt via the left rotary knob 11 3 more digital inputs Adjustment via the left rotary knob 12 CD Adjustment via the left rotary knob 13 REMOTE IR receiver for remote control 14 CD loader cover tray 15 D...

Page 6: ...n Switch on the device by pressing mains switch 2 The device switches automatically to CD mode The laser unit initialises itself for approximately 5 seconds and determines if a CD has been inserted or...

Page 7: ...tle of a track 6 3 Standard remote control SRC IV 6 3 1 Keys 0 9 You can use the keys on the remote control to select individual music tracks Example 1 You wish to hear track 3 Press key 3 Press if th...

Page 8: ...activate the repeat mode In repeat mode you either repeat a single track REPEAT TRACK or repeat all the tracks REPEAT ALL Activate and deactivate REPEAT TRACK Press 1 x REPEAT display shows REPEAT TR...

Page 9: ...ng Therefore it is not possible for us to provide a list of devices compatible to this input We recommend that you connect the respective source device to the PLAYER I to test for compatibility The de...

Page 10: ...the tray again Cause 2 The disc is damaged due to big scratches Solution Remove the disc and ask your dealer if a restoration is possible For malfunctions which affect the reproduction relating to ind...

Page 11: ...tical 1 x USB 2 0 asynchronous Input data format Hi res audio up to 24 bit 192 kHz FLAC ALAC MP3 etc DSD64 2 8 MHz D A converter 32 bit 384 kHz upsampling technology Distortion THD N 0 01 Crosstalk 10...

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