North Star Design Transport:
Description:
The M192 CD-Transport is a separate unit for CD-disc reproduction, designed
around the CD-PRO2M Hi-End Philips mechanism, with digital output in
different standard and upsampling/anti-jitter function built-in. This
compact and heavy unit allows a perfect CD-Disc rotation with error-free
extraction data; an internal clock reference reduce the timing error
(jitter) at a negligible value giving at the digital output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU,
I2S) a perfect shaped signal for the best transmission at the D/A converter.
The I2S digital output on RJ45 network standard is a plus in digital
connection allowing a clock and data transmission on separate lines.
Features:
Compact size
Top loading mechanism
Heavy metal frame for a very high resonances damping
Rubber insulated aluminium feet
High quality mains filter
Separate Toroidal transformers for CD-disc mechanism and digital audio
signals
Hi End CD-PRO2M mechanism
Low jitter digital audio reclocking
96/24 and 192/24 digital upsampling
S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital output
I2S digital audio connection
Specifications:
Dynamic Range:
100dB
S/N Ratio: 100dB
Outputs: 1 S/PDIF on RCA socket (75 Ohm)
1 AES/EBU on XLR socket (110 Ohm)
1 I2S on RJ45 network plug
Mains/ Power Consumption:
230/115V 50/60Hz 30VA
Chassis Size: 43,3 x 17 x 7.5 cm
Weight (with envelope): 9 Kg
North Star Design Model 192 DAC:
Description:
The Model 192 DAC is without any doubt the most famous NSD product around
the world.
This DAC represent a cost effective solution to upgrade the sound of a
mid-low class CD-player.
The Model 192 DAC is a 192/24 upsampling DAC with anti-jitter and discrete
design analogue stage. Five digital inputs are available on different
standard with a proprietary I2S standard on RJ45 connector.
This DAC represents a significant example of the modern digital sound:
dynamic and sweet with a wide sound stage.
What your CD’s want!
Features:
Compact and slim line
S/PDIF, AEF/EBU, I2S digital input
Separated toroidal transformers for digital and analogue
High quality mains filter
Discrete design analogue stage
Cirrus CS8420 digital receiver/upsampler
NPC SM5849 192/24 digital upsampler
Cirrus CS4396 192/24 DAC
Low jitter digital reclocking
Specifications:
Input Sampling Rates: 32kHz - 192kHz
Resolution: 8, 16, 20, 24 bit
Upsampling: Until 192 kH
Clock Recovery: Double anti-jitter with reference clock
Dynamic Range:
117dB
THD + Noise: -100dB
Max. Output Voltage: 2 Vrms
Output Impedance: < 50 Ohm
Output Sockets: < Gold plated RCA posts
Inputs: 3 S/PDIF (2 RCA coax, 1 TOSLINK optical)
1 AES/EBU (XLR balanced)
1 I2S RJ45
Mains/Power Consumption: 240/110V 50/60Hz 15VA
Chassis Size: 43,3 x 17 x 5 cm
Weight (with envelope): 5,4 Kg