Media Server Reviews

Description: Two-channel multisource digital receiver with integrated amplifier, CD player, music server, streamer with DSP-controlled sound. Supported services: Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, DLNA, AirPlay2, UPnP, Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth (A2DP 1.2 for audio). Supported formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, ALAC; FM radio, Airable internet radio, DAB+. Inputs: LAN (1 uplink, 1 out), WLAN, USB 2.0, S/PDIF (coaxial), TosLink, analog (one RCA stereo pair). Outputs: preamp output, variable (one RCA stereo pair), subwoofer output (RCA), 3.5mm headphone. Maximum sample rates: MP3 (16–320kbps), WMA (8–48kHz), AAC (16–320kbps), OGG Vorbis (8–192kHz), FLAC (8–192kHz), WAV (8–192kHz), ALAC (32–192kHz), S/PDIF (up to 192kHz), optical (up to 96kHz). Subwoofer crossover settings: variable, 40Hz, 60Hz, 100Hz, 150Hz. Tone controls: Treble, Midrange, Bass, Contour Presence, Contour Fundamental; Balance. DSD playback not supported. Control: T+A CarusoNavigator app (iOS and Android), Caruso interface via7" HD touchscreen, remote control (included, USB-chargeable). Amplification output: 2 × 100W into 4 ohms (17dBW), 2 × 50W into 8 ohms (17dBW), nominal; 2 × 150W into 4 ohms (18.75dBW), 2 × 75W into 8 ohms (18.75dBW), peak.
Dimensions: 11.4" (290mm) W × 8.3" (210mm) H × 11.4" (290mm) D. Weight: 16.5lb (7.5kg).
Finishes: Black and silver.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: Caruso R, 3136 3405 01146; Designed in Germany, assembled in China.
Price: Caruso R, $4100; Caruso S 10 loudspeaker, $3500/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 30. Warranty: Three years for Caruso R, Five years for Caruso S 10.
Manufacturer: T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG, Plankstrasse 9-11, D-32052 Herford, Germany. Tel: +49 (0) 5221-7676-0. Web: ta-hifi.de/en. US office: T+A North America Inc., 2800 St. Marys Rd., St. Marys, GA 31558. Tel: (207) 251-8129 or (912) 576-7000. Web: ta-hifi.de/en/ta-na