MP 2500 RMulti Source Player
The Multi Source SACD Player
The MP 2500 R is our newest and most sophisticated Multi Source Player and PCM / DSD DAC in the R-Series. He has the same overall design philosophy and technical facilities like the smaller MP 2000 R MK II player. Both have been developed to reproduce high-res audio files without any trace of compromise. Instead of a CD mechanism we have equipped the MP 2500 R with the SACD drive from our High-End SACD player MP 3100 HV which is a completely new development.
As in the MP 2000 R MK II, PCM data is converted using our outstanding double differential quadruple converter with all it‘s sophisticated digital signal processing. DSD data are handled by the unique analogue T+A true 1-bit DSD converter from the PDP 3000 HV, which processes the DSD data in native form as a bitstream rather than converting them. This makes it possible to reproduce DSD data up to DSD 512, as delivered by the USB input of the digital connecting board, to the highest level of quality.
The MP 2500 R also includes a high-quality Bluetooth streaming module for transferring music from mobile devices.
The machine is controlled using the SRC 1 infra-red remote control handset, or – ideally – the T+A MusicNavigator App. In contrast to many manufacturers’ Apps, this is capable of controlling every element of every function of our machines. Not only does it display the information pertaining to the streaming client, but also the screen content of all sources, such as the station name and radio text when used in FM radio mode.
SACD-Drive
It is only natural that the SACD and CD continue to lose significance, as they are increasingly superseded by streamed content; a trend reflected very clearly in the huge success of our multi-source players with their extensive streaming facilities. However, it is clear that our audiophile customers still wish to be able to play music from CD and SACD, because none of us wants to throw away our old collection, and in any case there is an undeniable charm in owning a tangible data medium. Infact the SACD is currently experiencing what we can only term a renaissance all over the world.
Therefore we decided to develop a completely new, modern SACD mechanism incorporating the latest decoder technology, offering very short access times and outstanding error correction. It is capable of reading CD (PCM 44.1 kSps ) and SACD (DSD 64 2.8 MHz) discs at the highest possible quality. We have invested a huge amount of effort in the mechanical design of the drive unit, incorporating a high-quality drive, double laser optics and heavy-duty motors.
With the aim of eliminating all traces of interaction between the moving parts of the disc drive and the remainder of the player our disc mechanism features a mechanical isolation. A heavy aluminium plate and a solid case, which act as a mass damping devices, thereby preventing any structural sound from the mounting surface finding its way to the electronics and the disc mechanism. The disc drawer runs on two accurately machined stainless steel pushrods, while the disc rests in a specially coated, high-quality ABS cradle.
Specifications
SACD drive unit
SACD drive unit | High precision linear tracking drive Double-Lasersystem: SACD: 650 nm, CD: 785 nm |
Formats | SACD Stereo, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Text |
Frequency responce / dynamic range
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SACD: 2 Hz – 44 kHz / 110 dB, CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz / 100 dB
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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 | 1x Coax, 2x BNC, 2x TOS-Link |
1x Coax, 2x BNC, 2x TOS-Link | 1x USB Device-Mode asynchronous |
USB (Device Mode) | 2 x USB Master-Mode for USB-storage devices |
FM - Tuner
Reception standard | FM, FM-HD |
Frequency range | 87,5 – 108 MHz; |
Sensitivity | (>65 dBA S/N) 1 μV |
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 | 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) | 2,0 μV |
Overload margin | 103 dB uV |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth |
A2DP (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX®, MP3, SBC
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Connections
Analogue outputs high level (RCA) | 2,5 Veff / 50 Ohms |
Analogue outputs balanced (XLR) | 5,0 Veff / 50 Ohms |
Digital outputs | 1 x coax, IEC 60958 S/P-DIF (LPCM) |
D/A Converter
PCM | Double differential quadruple converter with four D/A converters per channel, 32-bit sigma-delta, 352.8kSps/384kSps |
DSD | T+A-True-1Bit DSD D/A-converter up to DSD 512 (22 MHz) |
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 Bessel filter of 3rd Order with 100 kHz cut off frequency |
Total harmonic distortion | < 0,001 % |
Signal / noise ratio | 116 dB |
Channel separation | 110 dB |
Mains / Accessories / Dimensions
R2-Link
SRC 1, T+A MusicNavigator APP
100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
40 Watts
0,3 Watt
yes (after 90 minutes without audio signal)
Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | Audio Quad (Carbon) | Audio Triax (Carbon) | IP-Steuerung
16,5 × 46 × 40 cm
11,3 kg
Silver anodised aluminium (43), black anodised aluminium (42), brushed
Technical modifications reserved
Support
User manual
Firmware / Driver
System requirements | System requirements | Systemanforderungen |
Installation manual USB-Driver | German / English | |
Installation manual USB-Driver (device version 2.2 or higher) | German / English | |
Uninstallation manual drivers (Windows 10) | German / English | |
Software / USB-Driver MP 2500 R | Windows USB-Driver | |
Software / USB-Driver MP 2500 R (device version 2.2 or higher) | Windows USB-Driver | |
Versions Info | Version |
Roon Ready
Update your MP 2500 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 2500 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 2500 R in a system group with the PA 2500 R, please update this device as well. |