Hi-Rez Disc Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Stereo/multichannel universal disc player. Formats played: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, SVCD, data discs with MP3 and MPEG files (Left/right downmix of Dolby Digital and DTS datastreams). S/PDIF digital outputs: TosLink, BNC. Analog audio outputs: 5.1 RCA socket outputs (front L and R are double connectors), stereo XLR balanced. Control connections: RC5 I/O, RS-232 I/O (RS-232 & Flash Upload). Onscreen and front-panel text display for SACD. Video outputs, progressive-scan: RGBHV, Y-Pr-Pb (BNC). Video outputs, interlaced: Y-Pr-Pb (BNC), RGB (SCART), 2 S-video, 2 composite (RCA), with HDCP (DVI) to be activated. Aspect ratios: 4:3 pan&scan, 4:3 letterbox, 16:9. Power: switching power supply with auto-ranging (90-240V AC, 50-60Hz).
Dimensions: 14.9" (381mm) W by 3.1" (80mm) H by 14.4" (368mm) D. Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 890898.
Price: $10,995. Approximate number of dealers: 140.
Manufacturer: Linn Products Ltd., Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow G76 0EP, Scotland, UK. Tel: (44) (0)141-307-7777. Fax: (44) (0)141-644-4262. Web: www.linn.co.uk. US distributor: Linn Inc., 8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Tel: (904) 645-5242. Fax: (904) 645-7275. Web: www.linninc.com.