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MP 2000 R MK II Multi Source Player

The Multi Source Player

The MP 2000 R MKII is a genuine multi-talent. At first glance the casual observer may think it is just a classic CD player, but its true capabilities extend far beyond this. At its heart lies one of the world’s latest and most sophisti­cated digital – analogue converters (DAC). This converts PCM signals up to 384 kSps with the help of the quadruple converter – another in-house development – and even DSD files up to DSD 512. The MP 2000 R is therefore able to exploit every digital music format in order to deliver music to the amplifier in the highest possible quality. Our multi-source player houses a first-class CD mechanism; a high-performance digital tuner offering FM, FM-HD and DAB+ reproduction; a high-quality Bluetooth streaming module for receiving music from mobile devices, a streaming client with Internet radio and music services for connection to the home network via LAN and WLAN, USB Master Mode and HD streaming plus a digital connecting board with inputs for external sources (one USB device mode and four HD-S/P-DIF). The wide range of connections allows external equipment to exploit the machine’s superb converter to the full.

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Please note: the MP 2000 R is not a computer; it is a first-class audio device incorporating many supplementary functions designed to ensure that all modern digital sources can be reproduced to the highest possible standard of quality. In pursuing this aim our engineers insisted on complete separation between the digital signal processing section and the analogue circuitry, and developed an ultra-modern, high-bandwidth analogue output stage which delivers the signal to the symmetrical (XLR) or asymmetrical (RCA) output sockets by the shortest possible path. If you use the SRC 1 remote control, or the T+A MusicNavigator App, the whole system can be controlled via the MP 2000 R.
The MP 2000 R delivers a stunning experience in sound reproduction, and finally exploits the full potential of high-resolution music.

Converter Technology

Within the MP 2000 R the data from the five digital sources pass through the same digital signal processing route, which offers all the usual ground-breaking T+A features: T+A DSP oversampling with optimised algorithms, and clock generation with jitter elimination and re-synchronisation.

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De-Jitter Masterclocking

Jitter is one of the most severe problems, and is generated in the source device – especially in computers – and at the data transfer point between source and converter. For high-quality reproduction all traces of jitter must be removed from the data before the information is converted into analogue signals by the DAC. That is why we have developed a unique two-stage process for clock generation (jitter elimination): in the first stage the received data are processed and decoded. In this stage a basic clock is extracted from the received data stream, which undergoes an initial cleaning process in a PLL circuit aimed at removing coarse jitter generated by the source device and the transfer. This clock is now analysed extremely intensively by the micro-processor. If it fulfils certain minimum criteria in respect of frequency and stability, the D/A converters are switched to an internally generated, extremely precise Master Clock with extremely low phase noise. This clock is completely isolated from the source device, and therefore carries no trace of the jitter interference from the source and the transfer link.
The local Master Clock is generated by two separate quartz oscillators which are adjusted to extremely precise tolerances: one for the clock family 44.1/88.2/176.4/352.8 kHz, and one for 48/96/192/384 kHz. This extreme sophistication ensures that the clock is absolutely precise for all frequencies from 44.1 kHz upwards.

Quadrupel Converter

Once the clock has been generated, the PCM data are converted by the quadruple converter, which itself has undergone further improvement. The converter is based on a high-performance 56-bit signal processor, and offers four switchable oversampling algorithms. Each channel is assigned four of the latest 32-bit converter chips in a quadruple, double symmetrical circuit, which compensates very accurately for any lack of linearity, and reduces the residual noise – which is actually absolutely minimal with the 32-bit converters employed – by about a further 6 dB. The result is a level of dynamism, linearity and freedom from distortion which is virtually matchless – even in critical music passages, and with the most minute of musical details.

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T+A Path Seperation Technology

To cater for DSD data which arrive via the PC USB input we have fitted the MP 2000 R MKII with the unique T+A True 1-bit DSD converter – a genuine analogue single-bit converter. Other manufacturers use the DSD mode of a PCM converter, but we eschew that route to ensure that DSD data are processed in a genuine one-bit stream absolutely without coloration and the harmful effects of additional conversion.

T+A DAS

Like our converters, the analogue output stage also takes the form of separate channels (double-mono), and is galvanically isolated from the digital section by means of jitter-free transformers. This arrangement ensures that external source devices cannot possibly deliver interference, and even the hideous computer interference is rendered innocuous. The output stage offers an extremely wide bandwidth of 100 kHz.Clearly this design is extremely sophisticated, but the results are worth the effort: totally natural, uncoloured sound, free of all the limitations usually associated with digital sources. The MP 2000 R constitutes a universal and genuinely audiophile device for digital music sources.

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Specifications

CD-Player

Formats CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Text
Frequency response + dynamic range 2 Hz – 20 kHz/100 dB

Streaming Client

Formats MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC
Data rates PCM 32…192 kHz,16/24 Bit; MP3 up to 320 kBit, constant and variable Data rate
Features Gapless Playback for MP3 (Lame), WAV, FLAC
T+A MusicNavigator App for iOS und Android
Standards UPnP AV
Services Tidal, Deezer, qobuz, Roon Ready
(Subscription required)
Interfaces LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n

Digital Connecting Board

S/P-DIF digital inputs 2 high-quality co-ax and two opt. TOS-Link;
32kSps; 44.1kSps; 48kSps; 88.2kSps; 96kSps;
176.4kSps; 192kSps; 16/24-bit
USB (Device Mode) USB Class 2 mode; support for asynchronous data transfer
PCM mode: 44.1kSps; 48kSps; 88.2kSps; 96kSps; 176.4kSps; 192kSps; 352.8kSps; 384kSps;
16/24/32-bit DSD mode: DSD 64; DSD 128; DSD 256; DSD 512
USB (Master Mode) 2 inputs (1×front panel, 1×back panel),
formats as Streaming Client formats

FM - Tuner

Reception standard FM, FM-HD
Frequency range 87.5 – 108 MHz (Europe/US Version)
76 – 90 MHz (Japan-Version)
Sensitivity Mono (26dB S/N) 0.9 uV,
Stereo (46 dB S/N) 40 uV
Overload margin 103 dB uV
Total harmonic distortion 0,1 %
Signal:noise ratio, mono / stereo 72/62 dB
Stereo channel separation 50 dB
De-emphasis (Europe/US version) 50/75 us
Data services RDS/RDBS, station name (PS), programme type (PTY), radiotext (RT)

DAB - Tuner

Reception standard DAB, DAB+
Frequency range 168 – 240 MHz (Band III)
Sensitivity (BER = 10 – 4) 2,5 uV
Overload margin 103 dB uV

Bluetooth

Bluetooth
aptX® Bluetooth Audio transmission protocol
A2DP (Audio) AVRCP 1.4 (Control), MP3, SBC

Connections

Analogue outputs high level (RCA)
2,2 Veff / 50 Ohms
Analogue outputs balanced (XLR)
4,4 Veff / 50 Ohms
Digital outputs
1 × coax, IEC 60958 (LPCM)

D/A Converter

PCM Double differential quadruple converter with four D/A converters per channel,
32-bit sigma-delta, 352.8kSps/384kSps
Up-sampling:
freely programmable signal processor with four selectable oversampling algorithms.
FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier
DSD Direct DSD signal path via T+A True 1-bit converter
Frequency response PCM 44,1 kSps 2 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response PCM 48 kSps / DSD 64 2 Hz – 22 kHz / 2 Hz – 44 kHz
Frequency response PCM 96 kSps / DSD 128 2 Hz – 40 kHz / 2 Hz – 60 kHz
Frequency response PCM 192 kSps / DSD 256 2 Hz – 80 kHz / 2 Hz – 80 kHz
Frequency response PCM 384 kSps / DSD 512 2 Hz – 100 kHz / 2 Hz – 100 kHz
Analogue filter Phase-linear filter with automatic bandwidth switching 60…120kHz (according to sample rate)
Total harmonic distortion < 0,001 %
Signal:noise ratio 110 dB
Channel separation 110 dB

Mains / Accessories / Dimensions

Control interface R2-Link
Remote control SRC 1, MusicNavigator App
Mains connection 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption max. 40 Watts
ECO-Standby 0,4 Watt
Auto power off function yes (after 90 minutes without audio signal)
Optional Accessories Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | Audio Quad (Carbon) |
Audio Triax (Carbon) | IP-Steuerung
Dimensions (H x W x D) 8,2 × 46 × 40 cm
Weight 8 kg
Finishes Silver anodised aluminium (43), black anodised aluminium (42), brushed
Technical modifications reserved

Support MP 2000 R MKII

Catalogue

Catalogue R-Series English German

User manual

User manual MP 2000 R MKII English German
Polish Chinese
TIDAL registration information English / German
Information on radio reception English German

App

MusicNavigator App iOS Android

Firmware / Driver

System requirements English German
Installation manual USB-Driver English German
Installation manual USB-Driver (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher) English German
Uninstallation manual drivers (Windows 10) English German
Software / USB-Driver MP 2000 R MKII Windows 10 USB-Driver Windows 10 USB-Treiber
Windows 7 / 8 USB-Driver Windows 7 / 8 USB-Treiber
Software / USB-Driver MP 2000 R MKII (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher) Windows USB-Driver Windows USB-Treiber
Versions info Version

Roon Ready

Update your MP 2000 R to the latest firmware. Select the “Device Info” menu item in the device configuration menu.
Now select “Update” and confirm the set selection “WEB”. Wait until the update is finished. Make sure that your PC
and your MP 2000 R are connected to the same network. Next, sign up for a Roon membership and download Roon
for your PC or MAC. You can also download the Roon app for Android or iOS devices. If you operate the MP 2000
R in a system group with the PA 2000 R, please update this device as well.