Sidebar 1: Specifications
ASC1: Remote-controlled digital Asynchronous Stream Controller. Analog inputs: 1 RCA. Digital inputs: 2 S/PDIF, 2 ST fiber-optic, 1 TosLink, 1 AES/EBU, 1 Ethernet, 1 USB. Digital outputs: 2 ST fiber-optic, 2 AES/EBU balanced XLR. Maximum data input rates: 24-bit/192kHz (AES, XLR, S/PDIF 1 & 2, ST Fiber, TosLink), 24-bit/192kHz and DSD64 (UPnP/DLNA Ethernet). ULN master clock phase noise: 40 femtoseconds RMS, 100Hz–1MHz. Analog input: 2.5V RMS RCA. Input impedance: 12k ohms RCA. THD+N: 0.003%, 2.5V RMS in, 1kHz. Dynamic range: 106dB, A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz. Power usage: 8W (on), 0.0W (off). Power requirements: 100–120 or 230–40VAC, 50 or 60Hz (internally set).
Dimensions: 18.8" (483mm) by 3.8" (97mm) H by 11.9" (305mm) D. Weight: 40 lbs (18.2kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: ASC18154.
Price: $20,000. MPS1: Class-D monoblock power amplifier Inputs: ST fiber, analog balanced XLR. Outputs: 1 pair 5-way binding posts. Output power: 300W into 8 ohms, 600W into 4 ohms, 1200W into 2 ohms (all 24.8dBW). Frequency response: 0Hz–50kHz, –3dB, all loads. Signal/noise: N/A. THD+N: 0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms. Balanced input impedance: 20k ohms. Analog input voltage for max output: 5V RMS. Damping factor: >1000. Dynamic range: stream input, 128dB; analog input, 108dB. ULN master clock phase noise: 40 femtoseconds RMS, 100Hz–1MHz.
Dimensions: 18.8" (483mm) W by 3.8" (97mm) H by 13.9" (356mm) D. Weight: 45.1 lbs (20.5kg).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: MPS09134, MPS36134.
Price: $15,000 each. System Price: $50,000. Approximate number of dealers: 4.
Manufacturer: Bel Canto Design, Ltd., 221 First Street N., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Tel: (612) 317-4550. Fax: (612) 359-9358. Web: www.belcantoblack.com.
Dimensions: 18.8" (483mm) by 3.8" (97mm) H by 11.9" (305mm) D. Weight: 40 lbs (18.2kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: ASC18154.
Price: $20,000. MPS1: Class-D monoblock power amplifier Inputs: ST fiber, analog balanced XLR. Outputs: 1 pair 5-way binding posts. Output power: 300W into 8 ohms, 600W into 4 ohms, 1200W into 2 ohms (all 24.8dBW). Frequency response: 0Hz–50kHz, –3dB, all loads. Signal/noise: N/A. THD+N: 0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms. Balanced input impedance: 20k ohms. Analog input voltage for max output: 5V RMS. Damping factor: >1000. Dynamic range: stream input, 128dB; analog input, 108dB. ULN master clock phase noise: 40 femtoseconds RMS, 100Hz–1MHz.
Dimensions: 18.8" (483mm) W by 3.8" (97mm) H by 13.9" (356mm) D. Weight: 45.1 lbs (20.5kg).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: MPS09134, MPS36134.
Price: $15,000 each. System Price: $50,000. Approximate number of dealers: 4.
Manufacturer: Bel Canto Design, Ltd., 221 First Street N., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Tel: (612) 317-4550. Fax: (612) 359-9358. Web: www.belcantoblack.com.
