PLAYBACK DESIGNS MPT-8

DREAM TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT, MUSIC SERVER

• Connects directly to MPD-8 (or any other Playback Designs DAC) via PLink

• Connects to any other DAC via AES

• Special designed high end SACD/CD transport

• Optional built-in Syrah server with 2TB SSD storage

• Easy and intuitive remote control via iPad or Android

The MPT-8 serves as the digital source for its companion product, the MPD-8 Dream DAC. It is designed to provide a multitude of internal digital sources as well as plenty of connectivity for many external sources. It incorporates extensive buffering, re-clocking, filtering and cleaning of all digital sources before encoding the digital audio data in its native format onto a fiber optical carrier (PLINK) for the MPD-8 DAC. This architecture provides the ultimate separation between digital sources and the sensitive analog circuitry inside the DAC. In fact, PLINK not only provides a galvanic separation, but also allows for extremely long cable lengths (up to 300m).

The MPT-8 comes standard with a very high quality CD/SACD drive system that has been developed by D&M specifically for audiophile applications and is not just a modified mass produced video drive as is very common with most other drive systems. All vital parts of this drive are built in metal for increased stability, tracking accuracy and vibration control.

In addition, the MPT-8 can be customised with the following internal options. They don’t necessarily have to be installed at the factory, but can also be added as after-sales options

• Stream-X2 streamer provides direct connection to streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and vTuner that can be controlled via an app on a tablet. Furthermore, it also allows to play files from connected USB storage or network storage (NAS) and provides “roon-ready” integration into Roon audio networks with PCM support up to 192kHz and single rate DSD. It functions as DLNA and UPnP renderer as well.

  The MPT-8 is powered by the same high quality linear power supply as used in the MPD-8 DAC.

Digital inputs: 

USB (PCM up to 384kHz, DSD up to 11.2MHz) AES (PCM up to 192kHz, DSD via DoP)

Coax (PCM up to 192kHz, DSD via DoP) TosLink (PCM up to 96kHz)

PLINK optical (PCM up to 384kHz, DSD up to 11.2MHz)

Digital outputs:

PLINK optical (reserved for direct connection to MPD-8 Dream DAC) AES (PCM up to 192kHz, DSD via DoP)

Internal options:

Syrah music server Roon Core music server Stream-X streamer

Software update:

Playback Designs already created an excellent reputation with its program to offer free software upgrades with new features or new algorithms that the end user can upload into the transport without the need to return it to the dealer or manufacturer. This will keep the product always up-to-date with the latest trends and, therefore, will help in keeping the value high for this product.

Remote control:

A hand-held IR control set is provided in a sleek case with lit buttons. The MPT-8 is also equipped with a network interface for remote control via networked apps (future expansion).

Stream-X2 option

This option can be installed inside the MPT-8 or MPS-8 and brings all the features and performance of the standalone MPS-X streamer to your MPT-8. With a wired internet connection through the back panel it allows streaming from Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and vTuner along with ROON Ready functionality. Additionally, the Stream-X2 option supports file playback from external USB or networked storage (NAS). It is a DLNA server and also a DLNA and UPnP renderer - i.e. you can play from any DLNA or UPnP device / server to Stream-X. This feature allows the Dream System to be easily integ- rated into any home audio network.

Further information available at the manufacturer website or alternately please give us a call or email to discuss your needs or organise an audition.

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