Players

DV-49AV

A Bit of Philosophy - "It's not all about technology!"

Musical Concepts CD players have a reputation for sounding very musical with none of the "digital artifacts" found in so many other CD players and DACs. An audio system should have but one simple purpose - relaxation and enjoyment of music! The bottom line is simple. Is your sound quality - "FUN"? If you are having fun and find yourself totally mesmerized by the sound, HOW MUCH BETTER CAN IT GET? Future technological "enhancements" offer little, if you are already having too much fun to care. Musical Concepts CD players sweep you away into the emotion of the music. Isn't it time you had the joy of that experience? Get beyond audiophile jargon like "impact", "information" and such - get involvement and emotional stimulation from the music!

We have many customers with 12-plus year old 16-bit Philips based CD players, and they are still totally happy. Yes, they have compared their players to the latest digital and feel there is no reason to change! This says a lot about our track record, a long history of musical satisfaction regardless of the underlying technology.

	Hi-Bit conversion upsamples original CD data stream to 24-bit, 192kHz. This allows gentler filtering slopes, i.e. better accuracy of the analog signal.
	192kHz, 24-bit audio conversion for DV-49AV
	RFI energy is reduced in power supplies, Double Layer Chassis
	CD-to-USB CD Ripping
	CDT-4 has the same construction attributes as our CD players, but it is optimized as a CD transport
	Both coaxial and TosLink digital optical outputs
	Video: 1080P up-conversion, Up-converts DVD-Video for Display on High-Definition Screens (up to 1080p or 720p) Through the HDMI Output, 12-bit 108mHz video DAC, PureCinema Progressive Scan for Natural Film-like Video Images,
	Formats: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, SACD, MP3, WMA, MPEG4 AAC, WMV, CD-R/RW, DivX Ultra, JPEG

Signature versions set even higher standards of sonic naturalness, transparency and high definition, yet they're liquid and warm!

The Models:

EPOCH VII Signature has all the advantages of the EPOCH VII, plus Schottky rectifier diodes, BlackGate® caps, Main-Out Oxygen-Free Copper RCA jacks and other refinements.

The Sound: Epoch VII boasts greater refinement with added naturalness, ambience, clarity, dimension, detail and focus.

Suggested List Prices:
$999 with Elite DV-49AV - plays DVD-Audio, SACD, i.e. it is a universal player

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EPOCH VII: It is a rare component that invites you to feel completely at ease. Forget comparisons to other players! Make live music your reference, like we do! Epoch has extensive enhancements in the digital and analog circuitry. The Digital Filter and DAC sections have oversized power supplies and considerable tweaking. Optimized parts are used in the Analog Filter and Analog Power Supplies. Even the main regulated power supplies are enhanced. EPOCH 7 has Gold/Teflon® RCAs, acoustic damping, COAX/TosLink® digital outputs and remote.

The Sound: The EPOCH 7 has wide dynamics, powerful bass, pristine sweetness and a wide open sound. There is no discernible grain and no brightness. EPOCH 7 makes you reach for disc after disc for pure musical enjoyment. Isn't that what your system is supposed to be about?

Suggested List Prices:
$799 with Elite DV-49AV - plays DVD-Audio, SACD, i.e. a universal player, progressive scan for HDTV

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ENIGMA VII: Expect the unexpected from the ENIGMA 7! The ENIGMA 7 is a "high-end" CD player with a deceptive price - it is comfortable in the finest systems. Enigma has refinements in DAC, analog stages and power supplies. ENIGMA 7 features Gold/Teflon® RCAs, COAX/TosLink® digital out, and remote.

The Sound: Enigma VII has a sweet, delicate openness associated with much more expensive components. Soundstaging, inner detailing, hall ambience and transparency are impressive. Focus is decisive. Bass is tight, powerful and very clean. The treble is free of brightness and grain structure. It's a very natural sounding package.

Suggested list Prices:
$599 with Elite DV-49AV - plays DVD-Audio, progressive scan for HDTV

Remember we can provide modified multi-disc CD players to use as CD players or transports. We like the Pioneer players as 'base units' which play 101 and 301 discs.

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