We are proud to introduce a sonically breath-taking model that may be the most musical and musically accurate Network-Player, the tube based S-5. The S-5 offers new dimensions of transparency and holographic. It immediately shows a large soundstage, greater transient speed top-to-bottom, purer resolution of low-level detail and expanded dynamic contrasts, with more bass slam, definition and extension. Compromise was not built into the S-5 design. Full-featured Network Music Player/DAC/Preamp Class-A triode vacuum-tube output stage for single-ended & balanced operation Signal Path We believe that the simplest circuits work best together with the shortest signal path. That is why our pre-amplifiers to date have used single-ended pure class-A circuitry. The shorter the signal path is, the less possibility of sonic degradation from various sources, including the wire itself. Even on the circuit boards, the copper traces are kept to a very minimum length. The completely redesigned circuit board provides a more straightforward and direct approach to the signal paths. Network Player Functionality User interface on QVGA 3.5” TFT display Internet radio (vTuner) UPnP streaming from PC via 100base-T Ethernet / Streaming audio from USB HS (mass storage device) WAV (lpcm) - up to 192khz/24bit FLAC - up to 192khz/24bit AIFF AAC, HE-AAC (up to 24bit 96 kHz) LPCM (up to 24bit 192 kHz on wired LAN and up to 24bit 96 kHz on wireless LAN) NetAPI with Ayon app for iPad, iPhone/iPod and Android Logical sequenced soft-start power up for extended tube life Warm up function 0dB negative feedback (of any kind ) Ultra short signal path Simplest direct circuit path for purest musical sound and high reliability Low output impedance for driving long runs interconnect to an amplifier, and any tube or solid state power amp No solid state devices in the analog tube output (signal path ) Minimal discrete wiring for optimum signal propagation No followers or buffers in the signal path No DC servo that degrades the signal High quality parts throughout Separate analog output stage for left and right channel Burr Brown D/A converter Upsampling 24bit/192kHz and on/off switchable Ethernet ( RJ45 ) Memory stick or USB drive WIFI BB A/D converter 24/192 Digital input - S/PDIF (RCA), I2S , AES/EBU, BNC & TosLink 2 x USB type “A” inputs for Memory stick or USB drives Digital output - S/PDIF (RCA) Dual Electrical-Analog Volume control system 2 pair analog line input ( RCA) 1 pair analog line input ( XLR) 1 pair Tape out ( RCA ) Separate Display for Network-Player and Volume/ Inputs Power SupplyThe power supplies have been further refined with new components and enhanced AC line noise filtration. Separate power transformer windings and filters provide total isolation between the input and output stage which makes this a pure power source and it is a critical attribute for a 6H30 output stage. We also use electrolytic capacitors with much larger storage capacity to make up for the loss in filtering when using resistors in lieu of inductors. Dual R-Core / Low noise – insulated power transformers for digital & analog separated Innovative power supply provides a high speed energy delivery on transients Separate and isolated power supplies over each stage of amplificationAC power line filter to avoid noise and hash from entering into the unit. Four times tube rectification for 6H30 analog output stage Choke with Film caps 10 separate voltage regulators ComponentsThe type of parts used therefore must have a synergistic relationship to the circuit they are placed in. It is this relationship of which type of part to use where, that ranks our products apart from the mass. Selected, premium quality passive components used in all applications High speed & high quality audiophile grade coupling capacitors High quality Special tube sockets with gold pins Capacitors ( MKP 1% ) High quality – RCA & XLR jack Gold-plated industrial grade PCB Mechanical ConstructionThe high grade aluminum chassis impart a richer, more lustrous tonality with a cleaner back-ground and less hash and grain. All brushed anodized anti-vibration-resonance and non-magnetic chassis’s are fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship. AC phase polarity control indicator The aluminium feet are resonance absorbing types Metal remote commander Chassis finish: black / chrome Network-Player Ayon S-5 Conversion rate 192kHz / 24 bit Tube complement 6H30 Dynamic range > 118dB Channel separation >105dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Output level @1 kHz / 0,775V -0dB /RCA 2V fixed or 0 – 2V rms variable Output impedance Single-Ended-RCA ~ 700 Ω Digital ouput 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA) Digital inputs 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA & up to 24/192kHz),TosLink (up to 24/192kHz)110 Ω AES/EBU (up to 24/192kHz)75 Ω BNC (up to 24/192kHz)I2S (up to 24/192kHz)Front mounted USB type ‘A’ socket for USB “pen”/hard disk driveRear mounted USB type ‘A’ socket for USB “pen”/hard disk drive Network inputs RP-SMA plug Wifi Aerial input (“wireless” network connection) 802.11b/g UTP RJ45 10/100Mbps socket (“wired” network connection) S/N ratio > 110 dB Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.3dB Total harmonic distortion @ 1kHz < 0.002% Remote control Yes Analog – Line Inputs & output 2 pair IN/RCA, 1 pair IN/XLR and 1 pair out Analog – Main outputs 1 pair / RCA & 1 pair / XLR Dimension (Wide x Deep – incl. terminals x High – incl. feet) cm Main unit 48 x 39 x 12 cmPower supply 48 x 39 x 12 cm Weight, unit only 12 kg Main unit / 15kg P.S.
