MP 2000 R MKII Multi Source Player

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 F 100 remote control with screen, 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.

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. 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.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.
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. 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

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

FM 1000,
T+A Control APP,
optional FD 100 remote control handset with screen

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

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

English

German

User manual

User manual MP 2000 R MKII

Information on radio reception

English

German

Firmware / Driver

System requirements

English

German

Installation manual USB-Driver

English

German

Installation manual USB-Driver (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher)

English

German

Uninstallation manual drivers (Windows 10)

English

German

Software / USB-Driver MP 2000 R MKII

Windows USB-Driver

Windows USB-Treiber

Software / USB-Driver MP 2000 R MKII (serial no. 3030 3305 11147 and higher)

Windows USB-Driver

Windows USB-Treiber

Versions info

Version

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.

To Roon Labs Support

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.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

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

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

BSD

BSD License

MIT

MIT License

Reviews

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.