Aqua
Aqua La Diva M2CD Transport
La Diva M2 compact disc transport
The new generation of La Diva is a machine that while maintaining the
previous name is completely new, both as regards the CD mechanics
and for all the internal electronics, power supply, FPGA decoding,
clock, floating digital output circuitry, display, etc., so everything has
been made from scratch.
Uncompromised in every respect, La Diva cd transport is the culmination of aqua’s R&D in the areas of electronic and mechanical engineering.
FEATURES
• High performance proprietary ISDC (Isolated Synchronous Discrete Circuit) digital decoding and clock manager
• Custom designed discrete circuit with high-speed photocouplers for Galvanic and magnetic isolation between CD drive unit and digital output
• Ultra massive chassis construction and newly developed high-rigidity sub chassis with Nextel for CD drive unit cancels internal and external acoustic and mechanical vibrations, enabling exceptionally accurate "Red Book" RF signal
• DC disc drive motor allows to read the data accurately and minimize Jitter
• Moplen clamp to avoid flywheel masses and vibrations
• Sophisticated signal processing technology assures excellent CD Red Book signal
• High-performance multi-stage voltage regulator (high-current stage for accurate servo DISC drive rotation, tracking and focus)
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to our DACs
• etherCON RJ45 (AQlink) output connection to DAC, employs CAT6 cable can connect both RJ45 and professional etherCON RJ45
• Separate custom-built toroidal transformers for digital and servo motors/actuators
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system
• Precision Philips CD-Pro2 transport customized
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
- 105° long life capacitors
- low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
- metallized film pulse capacitor
- ultra-fast diodes
- halogen free cables
• Aluminum top loading tray machined from billet
• Non-magnetic low-resonance aluminum chassis with Nextel
• Field upgradeable firmware
• OLED display with user off-selectable illumination
• Designed and handmade in Italy
• Output:
- etherCON RJ45 - AQlink (I2S serial bus)
- XLR AES/EBU
- BNC coax (S/PDIF)
- RCA coax (S/PDIF)
- ST fiber (AT&T)
- BNC word clock
SPECIFICATIONS
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Disc Compatibility
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CD, CD-R
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CD Formats
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Red Book
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Drive mechanism
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PHILIPS CD-PRO2 Customized
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Pick-Up Technology
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TRIGINTA preamplifier & Laser supply
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Optical
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3 beam method
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Disc Drive Motor
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Precision DC Motor
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Servo power supply
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High-performance multi-stage voltage regulator (high-current)
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Digital decoder
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Proprietary ISDC
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Digital isolators
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Custom designed discrete circuit with high-speed optocouplers
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Digital Output
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1 AQlink PRO - I2S serial bus (etherCON RJ45)
2 S/PDIF 75 Ω (1 coaxial BNC, 1 coaxial RCA) 1 AES/EBU (XLR) 110 Ω 1 AT&T (ST Fiber) |
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Word Clock Output
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1 coaxial BNC 75 ohm
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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CMOS level
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Native Sample Rate
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16 bit / 44.1kHz
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Front Panel
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Standby, Display, Play, Pause, Stop, Previous, Next Switches
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Display
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OLED display with user off-selectable illumination
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Remote Control
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Infra Red (RC5)
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Disc loading
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Top-Loading (Manual)
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm
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Weight
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10 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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