T+A MP 2500 R MKII Multi Source Player

T+A MP 2500 R Multi Source SACD Player

The MP 2500 R is our newest and most sophisticated Multi Source Player and PCM / DSD DAC in the R-Series. He has the same overall design philosophy and technical facilities like the smaller MP 2000 R MK II player. Both have been developed to reproduce high-res audio files without any trace of compromise. Instead of a CD mechanism we have equipped the MP 2500 R with the SACD drive from our High-End SACD player MP 3100 HV which is a completely new development.

As in the MP 2000 R MK II, PCM data is converted using our outstanding double differential quadruple converter with all it‘s sophisticated digital signal processing. DSD data are handled by the unique analogue T+A true 1-bit DSD converter from the PDP 3000 HV, which processes the DSD data in native form as a bitstream rather than converting them. This makes it possible to reproduce DSD data up to DSD 512, as delivered by the USB input of the digital connecting board, to the highest level of quality.

The machine’s streaming client takes the form of the new T+A high-res streaming board, which provides maximum resolution as well as the facility to access various music services, Internet radio, inclusion in the home network via LAN and WLAN, USB Master Mode and HD streaming from network servers.The digital tuner offers FM, FM-HD and DAB+ capability, and delivers excellent sound.

The MP 2500 R also includes a high-quality Bluetooth streaming module for transferring music from mobile devices.
The machine is controlled using the SRC 1 infra-red remote control handset, or – ideally – the T+A MusicNavigator App. In contrast to many manufacturers’ Apps, this is capable of controlling every element of every function of our machines. Not only does it display the information pertaining to the streaming client, but also the screen content of all sources, such as the station name and radio text when used in FM radio mode.

SACD-Drive

It is only natural that the SACD and CD continue to lose significance, as they are increasingly superseded by streamed content; a trend reflected very clearly in the huge success of our multi-source players with their extensive streaming facilities. However, it is clear that our audiophile customers still wish to be able to play music from CD and SACD, because none of us wants to throw away our old collection, and in any case there is an undeniable charm in owning a tangible data medium. In fact the SACD is currently experiencing what we can only term a renaissance all over the world.

Therefore we decided to develop a completely new, modern SACD mechanism incorporating the latest decoder technology, offering very short access times and outstanding error correction. It is capable of reading CD (PCM 44.1 kSps ) and SACD (DSD 64 2.8 MHz) discs at the highest possible quality. We have invested a huge amount of effort in the mechanical design of the drive unit, incorporating a high-quality drive, double laser optics and heavy-duty motors.

With the aim of eliminating all traces of interaction between the moving parts of the disc drive and the remainder of the player our disc mechanism features a mechanical isolation. A heavy aluminium plate and a solid case, which act as a mass damping devices, thereby preventing any structural sound from the mounting surface finding its way to the electronics and the disc mechanism. The disc drawer runs on two accurately machined stainless steel pushrods, while the disc rests in a specially coated, high-quality ABS cradle.

SACD-Player

• Mechanism: High precision linear tracking drive.
• Double-Laser system: SACD: 650 nm, CD: 785 nm
• Formats: SACD Stereo, CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, SACD/CD Text
• Frequency response / dynamic range: SACD: 2 Hz - 44 kHz / 110 dB, CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz / 100 dB

Streaming Client

• Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC
• Data rates: PCM 32...192 kHz,16/24 Bit; MP3 up to 320 kBit, constant and variable Data rate
• Features: Gapless Playback for MP3 (Lame), WAV, FLAC
• T+A MusicNavigator App for iOS and Android
• Standards
• UPnP AV
• Services
• Tidal, Deezer, qobuz, Roon Ready (Subscription required)

Interfaces

• LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n

Digital Connecting Board

• S/PDIF digital inputs: 1x Coax, 2x BNC, 2x TOSLink
• USB (Device Mode): 1x USB Device-Mode asynchronous
• USB (Master Mode): 2 x USB Master-Mode for USB-storage devices

FM - Tuner

• Reception standard: FM, FM-HD
• Frequency range: 87,5 - 108 MHz;
• Sensitivity: (>65 dBA S/N) 1 μV
• Overload margin: 103 dB uV
• Total harmonic distortion: 0,1 %
• Signal / noise ratio (mono / stereo): 72/62 dB
• Stereo channel separation: 50 dB
• De-emphasis: 50/75 us
• Data services: RDS/RDBS, station name (PS), programme type (PTY), radiotext (RT)

DAB - Tuner

• Reception standard: DAB, DAB+
• Frequency range: 168 -240 MHz (Band III)
• Sensitivity (BER = 10 – 4): 2,0 μV
• Overload margin: 103 dB uV

Bluetooth

• A2DP (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX®, MP3, SBC

Connections

• Analogue outputs high level (RCA): 2,5 Veff / 50 Ohms
• Analogue outputs balanced (XLR): 5,0 Veff / 50 Ohms
• Digital outputs: 1 x coax, IEC 60958 S/P-DIF (LPCM)

D/A-Converter

PCM

• Double differential quadruple converter with four D/A converters per channel
• 32-bit sigma-delta, 352.8kSps/384 kSps

DSD

• T+A-True-1Bit DSD D/A-converter up to DSD 512 (22 MHz)
• Frequency response PCM 44,1 kSps: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency response PCM 48 kSps / DSD 64: 2 Hz – 22 kHz / 2 Hz – 44 kHz
• Frequency response PCM 96 kSps / DSD 128: 2 Hz – 40 kHz / 2 Hz – 60 kHz
• Frequency response PCM 192 kSps / DSD 256: 2 Hz – 80 kHz / 2 Hz – 80 kHz
• Frequency response PCM 384 kSps / DSD 512: 2 Hz – 100 kHz / 2 Hz – 100 kHz
• Analogue filter: Phase-linear Bessel filter of 3rd Order with 100 kHz cut off frequency
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0,001 %
• Signal / noise ratio: 116 dB
• Channel separation: 110 dB

Mains / Accessories / Dimensions

Control interface

• R2-Link

Remote control

• SRC 1, T+A MusicNavigator APP

Mains connection

• 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption max: 40 Watts
• ECO-Standby: 0,3 Watt
• Auto power off function: yes (after 90 minutes without audio signal)

Optional Accessories

• Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | Audio Quad (Carbon) | Audio Triax (Carbon) | IP-Steuerung

Dimensions (H x W x D)

• 16,5 × 46 × 40 cm
• Weight: 11,3 kg

Finishes

• Silver anodised aluminium (43), black anodised aluminium (42), brushed
• Technical modifications reserved

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.