T+A Elektroakustik MP 2000 R G3 Multi-Source Streamer / CD Player

Offering streaming, disc playback, and radio in a fully separated high-end design

The MP 2000 R G3 blends the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design with the possibilities of a multi-source player. Effortlessly embodying T+A's signature quality, it delivers an array of media options, ranging from classic CDs and external SPDIF devices to FM/FM-HD, DAB+, and Internet radio, as well as the latest streaming and connect services such as Apple AirPlay 2. 

Path Separation Technology

T+A understands that each format deserves a processing path tailored precisely to its unique characteristics. To that end, it uses dedicated converters. PCM signals up to 384 kSps are rendered through a quadruple convertor with four 32-bit chips, while DSD files up to DSD 512 have their own signal path via the T+A True 1-Bit Converter. T+A DACs are known for being especially good with DSD.

The separation continues into the dual-mono analog section that is galvanically isolated from the digital section by means of jitter-free transformers. This arrangement ensures that external source devices cannot possibly deliver interference, and even extremely noisy computer interference is rendered innocuous. The output stage offers an extremely wide bandwidth of 100 kHz. The results are worth the effort: totally natural, uncolored sound, free of all the limitations usually associated with digital sources. 

Jitter Reduction

Current digital consumers know all about the deleterious effects of jitter, and how important clocking is to digital playback. This is why T+A has developed a unique two-stage process for clock generation: in the first stage the received data are processed and decoded. In this stage a basic clock is extracted from the received data stream, which undergoes an initial cleaning process in a PLL circuit aimed at removing coarse jitter generated by the source device and the transfer.

This clock is then analysed extremely intensively by the micro-processor. If it fulfils certain minimum criteria in respect of frequency and stability, the D/A converters are switched to an internally generated, extremely precise Master Clock with vanishingly low phase noise. This clock is completely isolated from the source device, and therefore carries no trace of the jitter interference from the source and the transfer link.

The local Master Clock is generated by two separate quartz oscillators which are adjusted to extremely precise tolerances. This extreme sophistication ensures that the clock is absolutely precise for all frequencies from 44.1 kHz upwards.

Solid Transport

Silver disc owners can rest assured that the CD transport in the MP 2000 R G3 is meticulously engineered and encapsulated, shielding it from any external interference that might disrupt its optical precision. From the heavy-duty Mabuchi motor and floating sub-chassis to the stainless-steel pushrods and aluminium-ABS laminate tray, every detail was considered to ensure superior playback quality.

Specifications

Supported Media Servers: UPnP 1.1, UPnP AV, DLNA compatible servers, Microsoft Windows Media Connect Server (WMDRM10, DLNA compatible servers)

Supported Streaming Services: Airable radio and podcasts, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music HD, HIGHRESAUDIO, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Plays with Audirvana, Roon Ready

S/PDIF Digital Inputs: 2 x Coax, 2 x TOS-Link; 32 kSps, 44.1 kSps, 48 kSps, 88.2 kSps, 96 kSps, 176.4 kSps, 192 kSps; 16/24-bit

USB (Device Mode): USB Class 2 mode with asynchronous data transfer; PCM: 44.1 kSps, 48 kSps, 88.2 kSps, 96 kSps, 176.4 kSps, 192 kSps, 352.8 kSps, 384 kSps; 16/24/32-bit; DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512

USB (Master Mode): 2 inputs (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel), formats as Streaming Client formats

Power Consumption (Max.): 40 W

ECO Standby: 0.4 W

Dimensions (WHD): 18.11" x 3.23" x 15.75" (460 x 82 x 400 mm)

Weight: 17.64 lb. (8 kg)