MASTER LINE SOURCE 2 GEN2 The Master Line Source 2 Gen2 creates a sublime soundscape where all sounds are reproduced three-dimensionally in their natural beauty. The hand-crafted speakers with line sources and dipole system offer unique spatial reproduction with an unparalleled sense of depth. ELEGANT APPEARANCE The aluminum baffle lends the Master Line Source 2 Gen2 a modern and sophisticated aesthetic, while the matte finish of the cabinet provides understated elegance. BRILLIANT MID- AND HIGH-FREQUENCY REPRODUCTION Four meticulously stacked line source driver ribbons, handcrafted with the utmost precision in our manufactory, guarantee a breathtaking performance of all mid and high frequencies, reproducing every note, instrument, and voice with clarity and precision. SWISS DESIGN Its precise contours and the well-balanced ratio of form and function echo the close alliance with renowned designer Stephan Hürlemann. ACOUSTIC LENSES As a striking design element, the rear lamellae elegantly accentuate the technical capabilities and give the speakers a timeless and sophisticated appearance. SOLID CABINET CONSTRUCTION To fully utilize the drivers' outstanding quality and lack of distortion, the utmost care has been placed on the cabinet's construction to avoid even the slightest resonances. DAZZLING DEPTHS Two 220 mm UHQD® woofers and two rear, passively radiating UHQD® membranes produce precise, detail-rich basses with excellent dynamics – even at low volumes. UNIQUE RIBBON TECHNOLOGY Our exceptional ribbon technology embodies decades of expertise and precise craftsmanship. The midrange tweeters, unsurpassed worldwide, are manufactured by hand in a highly complex procedure that requires nothing but perfection. With its level of detail and degree of efficiency, the ribbon clearly surpasses the performance of a conventional midrange or tweeter. Its excellent sound characteristics result from a wafer-thin aluminum foil diaphragm and several flat coils, which are etched out in a very complex spray-etching process. With a mere 20 μm thickness, the membrane acts as a voice coil and simultaneously as the actual driver. The moving mass, driven by the strongest neodymium magnets, is an ultra-light seven milligrams, creating unrivaled impulse behavior and superior resolution. ACOUSTIC LENS WITH BACKWARD LAMELLAE The acoustic lens contributes significantly to optimizing the acoustic properties. Due to its elaborate construction, the sound emitting backward is transformed into a diffuse sound field, producing a perfect soundscape even in acoustically challenging rooms. Using diffraction and reflection, the black-lacquered lamellae distribute the sounds evenly so that the speakers can be placed close to the wall or anywhere else in the room. SYMMETRIC LINE SOURCE Line source speakers, also known as line source drivers, carry music lovers with the highest demands off into an impressive sound universe. Compared to conventional loudspeakers, the sound waves of a line source driver expand vertically in a cylindrical shape. This characteristic allows the sounds of the mid and high ranges to reach the listener directly without being reflected from the ceiling or the floor. In addition, line sources have excellent impulse fidelity, allowing instruments to be reproduced in their full dynamic range and large orchestras to shine with authentic vigor. The symmetric array of the midrange also improves the horizontal radiation pattern and produces a more homogeneous soundstage. WOOFERS WITH ALUMINUM MEMBRANES The applied aluminum membranes are incredibly rigid and, at the same time, ultralight for fast and accurate pulse response. With a very low mechanical loss, higher efficiency, and exceptional fine dynamics, they are an ideal symbiotic partner for our ribbon technology. REVIEW & AWARDS Piega Master Line Source 2 Gen 2 - Read More "If I now call the MLS 2 Gen2 a worry-free speaker, it will probably cause some surprise. There is no question: the loudspeaker requires a certain amount of work until the sound is correct. Once that's done, however, he plays in all respects so competently, versatile, engaging and, above all, suitable for the long term that - if it weren't for their imposing presence - you could easily forget that they are there after a while." Piega Master Line Source 2 - Read More "The Piega Master Line Source 2 not only replicates instrumental caprioles true to the original and true to size, it also reproduces the space’s special features as meticulously as any 3-D printer: no corners and instead a diameter of around 15 meters and an ambiance that induces claustrophobia. No, I don’t claim you can hear the rough texture of the weathered water tank’s walls—but you get the sense they’re not too far away. Not that other sound converters couldn’t perform such feats — but usually they relentlessly reach their limits with a certain type of sound event in general and with music in particular. The Piega seems to whisper instead: “Give me more, give me something else, I want to try everything.” Perhaps an operetta aria. Or Paul Dukas’ Zauberlehrling. Or an old Ray Charles show live from the Olympia in Paris. Or something completely different. It just needs to be a halfway decent recording. The Piegas will handle it. And make something great out of it. Something that won’t even make you gain weight…" SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN Aluminum baffle | cabinet with matrix strut RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 20 – 500 watt SENSITIVITY 92 db / W / m IMPEDANCE 4 ohms FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz – 50 kHz EQUIPMENT 4 × line source drivers 2112 × 220 mm UHQD® bass2 × 220 mm UHQD® passive membrane DIMENSIONS (H × W × D) 168 × 29 × 45,5 cm WEIGHT 98 kg VERSIONS Baffle in brushed aluminum, silver anodized | cabinet lacquered in silver mattBaffle in brushed aluminum, black anodized | cabinet lacquered in black mattBaffle in aluminum, lacquered in white | cabinet lacquered in white mattBaffle in brushed aluminum, black anodized | cabinet with zebrano veneer
