SPL Director MK2 Model 1844 (Red)

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Director Mk2 - The Quintessential Preamplifier

Command Your Audio Experience with Director Mk2 The SPL Director Mk2 stands as the pivotal core of any high-end HiFi system. Melding a preamplifier's precision with a premium DA-converter, it's designed to orchestrate musical masterpieces. Enhanced with SPL's distinguished VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 is set to deliver audio performances that resonate with clarity and dynamic excellence.

Craftsmanship That Resonates Quality A tactile delight awaits with the Director Mk2's 45mm volume control knob, meticulously milled from solid aluminum. Paired with a motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer, it guarantees precise volume adjustments, while the red marker LED ensures visibility in any lighting.

Seamless Remote Control Integration Easily adjust volume levels with any infrared remote control. The Director Mk2's learning capability allows for effortless synchronization at the push of a button, ensuring your convenience is paramount.

Unparalleled Connectivity The Director Mk2 boasts an impressive capacity to connect up to ten stereo sources, including six analog and four digital inputs. The dot matrix LED display provides clear indication of the active input, offering both ease and sophistication in source selection. Balanced XLR and gold-plated RCA connectors cater to a variety of audio sources, ensuring compatibility and convenience.

State-of-the-Art Digital-to-Analog Conversion Featuring the acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ DAC chip, the Director Mk2 delivers audio with fine detail and remarkable precision. It effortlessly handles PCM audio up to 32 bits and 768 kHz, alongside DSD up to DSD256, ensuring your music is reproduced with the utmost fidelity.

DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass) for Sonic Purity Utilizing VOLTAiR technology, the dual low-pass filters in the Director Mk2 offer unmatched dynamics and headroom, elevating your audio experience to new heights.

Retro Vibe with Modern Functionality The Director Mk2 brings back the charm of mechanical VU meters, marrying vintage aesthetics with modern audio technology. Customize the VU display to suit various signal levels, adding both functionality and visual appeal.

Efficient Tape Monitor Circuitry Rediscover the joy of classic recording equipment with the Director Mk2's retro tape monitor circuitry. Whether for cassette recorders or equalizers, this feature allows for seamless integration and sound manipulation, complete with level adjustments to prevent recorder overload.

Versatile Outputs and Home Theater Bypass Equipped with two pairs of stereo outputs (XLR and RCA), the Director Mk2 serves as a central hub for speakers and subwoofers. The Home Theater Bypass function, available from hardware revision 2.2, facilitates integration with multi-channel home theater systems, adding versatility to your audio setup.

AMP CTL for Unified System Management Control the standby modes of compatible devices with the Director Mk2's AMP CTL feature, enhancing integration and convenience in your audio ecosystem.

Specifications:

• Analog Inputs & Outputs: XLR (balanced), RCA (unbalanced)
• Frequency Range: 10 Hz – 100 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 132 dB
• Digital Inputs: AES/EBU (XLR), Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), Optical SPDIF (Toslink), USB (B)
• Dimensions: 278 x 100 x 300 mm
• Weight: 4.55 kg