Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Music streamer with system control for digital and analog sources, D/A conversion, and switched-relay–based analog volume control. Operates as a Roon Server and Roon End Point and offers playback from local files, network files, and online streams from Tidal, Qobuz, and KKBOX. Intel i3 processor and 8GB RAM running Tiny Core Linux and Roon Core, 3.5", 480×320 pixel color TFT display, and optional internal SSD for music data storage. Digital audio inputs: one each AES3, coaxial S/PDIF, TosLink S/PDIF. Digital audio outputs: None. Analog audio inputs: one pair XLR (100k ohm input impedance, 18dBu max in), one pair RCA (50k ohms input impedance, 13dBu max in). Analog audio outputs: one pair XLR (100 ohm impedance out, 12dBu nominal max), one pair RCA (50 ohm impedance out, 12dBu nominal max), 1 headphone jack (6.35mm, max out 40mW into 30 ohms, 55mW into 600 ohms). Other inputs/outputs: one Ethernet network port; one USB port (2.0); one 3.5mm socket for external IR remote sensor. Slaves to 44.1kHz- and 48kHz-based digital sources of 1, 2, and 4Fs within ±50ppm. "Major DAC" 128Fs oversampling with proprietary "Pure Nyquist" filter and bit-perfect 11th-order 1.5-bit noise shaper running 512Fs. Maximum 12dBu output for 0dBFS digital input. Harmonic distortion: –120dB, 0.0001%. SNR: 107dB. Internal intrinsic clock jitter: 0.6ps RMS (>10Hz). Power consumption 35W (normal use), 70W maximum.
Dimensions: 14" (355mm) W × 3.9" (100mm) H × 11.6" (295mm) D. Weight: 9.9lb (4.5kg).
Finish: Matte black anodized aluminum with matte silver control disc.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 15-0.001.044. Firmware: MU2,0.9.6; CRTL, v1.1.11; FPGA, 1.0.19 . "Manufactured in The Netherlands."
Price: $17,500 without internal storage. 2TB SSD adds $235; 8TB SSD adds $630. Approximate number of US dealers: 30 in the US, 4 in Canada. Warranty: 5 years parts & labor with registration.
Manufacturer: Grimm Audio BV, Veldhoven, The Netherlands. Tel: (+31) 40 213 1562. Web: grimmaudio.com.
Dimensions: 14" (355mm) W × 3.9" (100mm) H × 11.6" (295mm) D. Weight: 9.9lb (4.5kg).
Finish: Matte black anodized aluminum with matte silver control disc.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 15-0.001.044. Firmware: MU2,0.9.6; CRTL, v1.1.11; FPGA, 1.0.19 . "Manufactured in The Netherlands."
Price: $17,500 without internal storage. 2TB SSD adds $235; 8TB SSD adds $630. Approximate number of US dealers: 30 in the US, 4 in Canada. Warranty: 5 years parts & labor with registration.
Manufacturer: Grimm Audio BV, Veldhoven, The Netherlands. Tel: (+31) 40 213 1562. Web: grimmaudio.com.
