MP 2000 R MK II
Multi Source Player

The Multi Source Player

The MP 2000 R MKII is a genuine multi-talent. At first glance the casual observer may think it is just a classic CD player, but its true capabilities extend far beyond this. At its heart lies one of the world’s latest and most sophisti­cated digital – analogue converters (DAC). This converts PCM signals up to 384 kSps with the help of the quadruple converter – another in-house development – and even DSD files up to DSD 512. The MP 2000 R is therefore able to exploit every digital music format in order to deliver music to the amplifier in the highest possible quality. Our multi-source player houses a first-class CD mechanism; a high-performance digital tuner offering FM, FM-HD and DAB+ reproduction; a high-quality Bluetooth streaming module for receiving music from mobile devices, a streaming client with Internet radio and music services for connection to the home network via LAN and WLAN, USB Master Mode and HD streaming plus a digital connecting board with inputs for external sources (one USB device mode and four HD-S/P-DIF). The wide range of connections allows external equipment to exploit the machine’s superb converter to the full.

Please note: the MP 2000 R is not a computer; it is a first-class audio device incorporating many supplementary functions designed to ensure that all modern digital sources can be reproduced to the highest possible standard of quality. In pursuing this aim our engineers insisted on complete separation between the digital signal processing section and the analogue circuitry, and developed an ultra-modern, high-bandwidth analogue output stage which delivers the signal to the symmetrical (XLR) or asymmetrical (RCA) output sockets by the shortest possible path. If you use the SRC 1 remote control, or the T+A MusicNavigator App, the whole system can be controlled via the MP 2000 R.
The MP 2000 R delivers a stunning experience in sound reproduction, and finally exploits the full potential of high-resolution music.

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Converter Technology

Within the MP 2000 R the data from the five digital sources pass through the same digital signal processing route, which offers all the usual ground-breaking T+A features: T+A DSP oversampling with optimised algorithms, and clock generation with jitter elimination and re-synchronisation.

De-Jitter Masterclocking

Jitter is one of the most severe problems, and is generated in the source device – especially in computers – and at the data transfer point between source and converter. For high-quality reproduction all traces of jitter must be removed from the data before the information is converted into analogue signals by the DAC. That is why we have developed a unique two-stage process for clock generation (jitter elimination): 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 now 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 extremely 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: one for the clock family 44.1/88.2/176.4/352.8 kHz, and one for 48/96/192/384 kHz. This extreme sophistication ensures that the clock is absolutely precise for all frequencies from 44.1 kHz upwards.

Quadrupel Converter

Once the clock has been generated, the PCM data are converted by the quadruple converter, which itself has undergone further improvement. The converter is based on a high-performance 56-bit signal processor, and offers four switchable oversampling algorithms. Each channel is assigned four of the latest 32-bit converter chips in a quadruple, double symmetrical circuit, which compensates very accurately for any lack of linearity, and reduces the residual noise – which is actually absolutely minimal with the 32-bit converters employed – by about a further 6 dB. The result is a level of dynamism, linearity and freedom from distortion which is virtually matchless – even in critical music passages, and with the most minute of musical details.

T+A Path Seperation Technology

To cater for DSD data which arrive via the PC USB input we have fitted the MP 2000 R MKII with the unique T+A True 1-bit DSD converter – a genuine analogue single-bit converter. Other manufacturers use the DSD mode of a PCM converter, but we eschew that route to ensure that DSD data are processed in a genuine one-bit stream absolutely without coloration and the harmful effects of additional conversion.

T+A DAS

Like our converters, the analogue output stage also takes the form of separate channels (double-mono), and 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 the hideous computer interference is rendered innocuous. The output stage offers an extremely wide bandwidth of 100 kHz.Clearly this design is extremely sophisticated, but the results are worth the effort: totally natural, uncoloured sound, free of all the limitations usually associated with digital sources. The MP 2000 R constitutes a universal and genuinely audiophile device for digital music sources.

Specifications

CD-Player

Formats

CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Text

Frequency response + dynamic range

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 und 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/P-DIF digital inputs

2 high-quality co-ax and two opt. TOS-Link;
32kSps; 44.1kSps; 48kSps; 88.2kSps; 96kSps;
176.4kSps; 192kSps; 16/24-bit

USB (Device Mode)

USB Class 2 mode; support for asynchronous data transfer
PCM mode: 44.1kSps; 48kSps; 88.2kSps; 96kSps; 176.4kSps; 192kSps; 352.8kSps; 384kSps;
16/24/32-bit DSD mode: DSD 64; DSD 128; DSD 256; DSD 512

USB (Master Mode)

2 inputs (1×front panel, 1×back panel),
formats as Streaming Client formats

FM - Tuner

Reception standard

FM, FM-HD

Frequency range

87.5 – 108 MHz (Europe/US Version)
76 – 90 MHz (Japan-Version)

Sensitivity

Mono (26dB S/N) 0.9 uV,
Stereo (46 dB S/N) 40 uV

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 (Europe/US version)

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)

2,5 uV

Overload margin

103 dB uV

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

aptX® Bluetooth Audio transmission protocol
A2DP (Audio) AVRCP 1.4 (Control), MP3, SBC

Connections

Analogue outputs high level (RCA)

2,2 Veff / 50 Ohms

Analogue outputs balanced (XLR)

4,4 Veff / 50 Ohms

Digital outputs

1 × coax, IEC 60958 (LPCM)

D/A-Converter

PCM

Double differential quadruple converter with four D/A converters per channel,
32-bit sigma-delta, 352.8kSps/384kSps
Up-sampling:
freely programmable signal processor with four selectable oversampling algorithms. FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier

DSD

Direct DSD signal path via T+A True 1-bit converter

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 filter with automatic bandwidth switching 60…120kHz (according to sample rate)

Total harmonic distortion

< 0,001 %

Signal:noise ratio

110 dB

Channel separation

110 dB

Mains / Accessories / Dimensions

Control interface

R2-Link

Remote control

SRC 1, MusicNavigator App

Mains connection

100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption max.

40 Watts

ECO-Standby

0,4 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)

8,2 × 46 × 40 cm

Weight

8 kg

Finishes

Silver anodised aluminium (43), black anodised aluminium (42), brushed

Technical modifications reserved

Support MP 2000 R MKII

Catalogue

Catalogue R-Series

User manual

User manual MP 2000 R MKII
TIDAL registration information
Information on radio reception

App

MusicNavigator G2 app

Firmware / Driver

System requirements
Installation manual USB-Driver
Installation manual USB-Driver (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher)
Uninstallation manual drivers (Windows 10)
Software / USB-Driver MP 2000 R MKII (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher)
Versions info

Roon Ready

Update your MP 2000 R MK II to the latest firmware. Select the "Device Info" menu item in the device configuration menu. Now select "Update" and confirm the set selection "WEB". Wait until the update is finished. Make sure that your PC and your MP 2000 R MK II are connected to the same network. Next, sign up for a Roon membership and download Roon for your PC or MAC. You can also download the Roon app for Android or iOS devices.

Used licenses

GPL

For a period of three years after last distribution of this product or its firmware, T+A offer the right to any third party to obtain a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code on physical storage medium (DVD-ROM or USB stick) for a charge of 20€. To obtain such copy of the source code, please write to the following address including information about product model and firmware version: T+A elektroakustik, Planckstr. 9-11, 32052 Herford, Germany.

LGPL

For a period of three years after the last sale of this product or its firmware, T + A offers any third party the right to receive a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code on a physical storage medium (DVD-ROM or USB stick) for a fee of € 20 to obtain. In order to receive such a copy of the source code, please write to us, specifying the device type of the relevant product and the firmware version:T+A elektroakustik, Planckstr. 9 -11, 32052 Herford, Deutschland

BSD

MIT

Reviews

HiFi.de 3/2024

Music Player auf Referenzniveau

Zugegeben: Wir mussten uns an den MP 2000 R MK II kurz gewöhnen. Unser Testgerät kam noch mit dem G2-Streamingboard, das ein paar ungewöhnliche, aber letztlich nicht fatale Feature-Lücken aufweist. Auf der anderen Seite funktioniert das Zusammenspiel von CD, Radio, Streaming und D/A-Wandler im Alltag sehr elegant. Und in manchen Situationen ist die klassische IR-Fernbedienung sogar den besten Apps überlegen. Vom Klang ganz zu schweigen: Der ist, egal ob an den Cinch- oder den symmetrischen Ausgängen, von lupenreiner Perfektion und zugleich größter Eleganz geprägt.

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The Absolute Sound 3/2020 Editor´s Choice

Not just a glorified music computer, T+A’s R-Series MP 2000 R MkII is more accurately a hybrid of CD transport and DAC with potent network / streaming-client capability. Thus, it accommodates most of today’s digital sources, from discs to smart devices, USB thumb drives, outboard storage like a NAS, plus Internet radio and music
services such as Tidal. CD and network playback are unerringly superb, with naturalistic timbres and harmonics, midrange bloom, and ripe bass resonance and control.

Hifi Choice 9/2019

Joy to the world

This is a fabulously entertaining system that never feels its message is more important than that of the music it is playing and it is sure to delight anyone in the fortunate position of being able to own it.

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Stereo 3/2019

Alles neu

Der MP 2000 R ist in der  MK II-Version der jüngste Spross  der legendären R-Serie. Ein Bilderbuch-Universalist und Traumgerät. Technisch noch zukunftssicherer und klanglich top, ist er CD-Player, Streamer und DAC der Spitzenklasse in einem - und deshalb preiswert. Wie aus Herford nicht anders zu erwarten, ist dieser MP messtechnisch makellos.

Image Hifi 4/2018

Konstanten der Moderne

Bei der Elektronik bleiben keine Fragen offen. Mit dem Multiplayer MP 2000 R und dem Verstärker PA 2000 R von T+A hat man ein sachlich gestaltetes, im Klang schlichtweg fantastisches Duo, das viele Funktionen bereithält und enorm komfortabel ist. Der Plattenspieler G 2000 R ergänzt beide perfekt.

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The absolute sound 9/2017

However, the PA 2500 R and MP 2000 R exceeded my expectations by a wide margin. Even though they can be purchased individually, I consider them an iseparable partnership, compleating each other´s thoughts like identical twins would. In other words, wunderbar!

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stereoplay 10/2016

Der digitale Alleskönner ist noch besser geworden: In Sachen Bedienung, Verarbeitung und Klang bleiben keine Wünche offen. Die CD-Player-Netzwerk-Player-D/A-Wandler-Kombi reißt mit und bietet Hörgenuss pur.

Klang: Absolute Spitzenklasse
Preis/Leistung: überragend

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Stereoplay

Fidelity 26 07-08/2016

Endlich Ruhe

Der digitale Alleskönner verfügt über die sagenhafte Klang-DNA des (noch) größeren Bruders und steht diesem kaum nach. Das sollte eigentlich alle Fragen beantworten.

Haben die Komponenten der R-Serie von T+A das Zeug zur idealen Anlage? Unbedingt! Ihren großen Geschwistern klanglich dicht auf den Fersen, spielen PA 2500 R, MP 2000 R und G 2000 R mit den meisten teuren High End-Komponenten locker auf Augenhöhe, ersparen dem Besitzer aber deren übliche Befindlichkeiten. Sie laufen einfach. Endlich Ruhe für Musik.

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hifi news 2/2016

Audiophiles obsessed with separates might consider these slim 2000 R components somewhat middle-of-the-road. But make no mistake: they’re extremely refined and highly capable units, offering a taste of the high-end in a compact form factor. If you’re looking for components that are living-room friendly and look and sound tremendous, you’ll struggle to find a more complete package.

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Audio Test 7/2015

Zu gut für UKW

Gemeinsam mit dem Vollverstärker PA 2000 R und den Criterion TCD 3150 S bügelt der MP 2000 R fast alle Schwächen des UKW-Systems aus. Bei digitalen Medien, egal ob DAB Plus oder aus dem Heimnetzwerk, sorgt der MP 2000 R bei jedem Einsatz wieder für ein ganz besonders Erlebnis.

AV Premium 19

Nueva Serie R: revolución con estilo

Beneficiaria directa de tecnologías desarrolladas durante la puesta a punto de la exclusiva gama HV, la renovada Serie R de T+A constituye una de las máximas expresiones del High End germano con aspiraciones democráticas.

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i-fidelity.net 09/2015

Rasanter Aufschwung

Zum T+A MP 2000 R gibt es nur eine Steigerung: Der kompromisslos aufgebaute und mehr als doppelt so teure MP 3000 HV von T+A, Referenz bei i-fidelity.net. Vom Konzept her sind sich beide Player ähnlich: Der Streaming Client betreut alle PCM-Signale von der Festplatte bis 192 Kilohertz, noch höherwertiges PCM oder DSD will er über einen hauseigenen Treiber von einem Windows-PC zugespielt bekommen.

So oder so, wer neben den ausgetretenen CD-Pfaden den Daten-Highway mit Streaming und Internetradio bereisen will, findet im T+A MP 2000 R eine Nobelkarosse. Und wird obendrein mit allen denkbaren Eingängen für seine maßstabsetzenden D/A-Wandler belohnt.

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Hifi Digital 7-8/2015

Der Multi Source Player von T+A ist ein CD-Player der Spitzenklasse, vereint mit einem adäquaten PCM/DSD-DAC und einem Hochleistungs-Netzwerkspieler unter einem Dach. Nicht günstig, macht er als extrem gut klingender Tausendsassa letztendlich doch Topqualität bezahlbar. Superb!

stereoplay 7/2015

Perfekt verarbeiteter, bedienungsfreundlicher Netzwerkspieler-D/A-Wandler mit integriertem CD-Laufwerk, DSD-Fähigkeiten und Bluetooth-Anbidndung. Klingt sehr natürlich und feinzeichnend mit schöner Raumdarstellung. Hörgenuss in Reinkultur.

Klang: absolute Spitzenklasse
Gesamturteil: überragend
Preis/Leistung: überragend

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stereo 6/2015

Das T+A Gespann tritt mit enormer Klarheit aufs Parkett und projiziert eine sehr weiträumige und phantastisch ausgeleuchtete Bühne zwischen die Lautsprecher. Man vermisst nicht das kleinste Detail, wobei sich die als Quellen verwendeten Funktionen des MP 2000 R gegenseitig zu übertreffen scheinen.
Kein Zweifel auch Sie werden dem Charme dieser neuen T+A-Klasse "R"liegen.

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Audio 6/2015

Erfolgsformel

So fein und edel das Äußere, so auch sein Klang. Ein Player, der in Punkto  Verarbeitung und Aufwand seinesgleichen sucht, der durchdachter konzipiert ist als ein NASA-Raumfahrtprogramm, der Bedienbarkkeit und Funktionalität souverän vereint und die R-Serie mehr als kompetent weiterführt.

Klang Netzwerkplayer: 138
Bedienung: sehr gut
Verarbeitung: überragend
Preis/Leistung: überragend

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