M2Tech Joplin A/D 24/384

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The superb M2Tech 'Joplin' A/D details here, http://www.m2tech.biz/joplin.html

Features ,
Joplin is a high performance A/D converter capable of handing up to 384kHz sampling rates and 32 bits resolution (USB output).
It features a high speed asynchronous USB input based on the hiFace Two technology, further developped to allow for higher sampling rates.
A comprehensive output set (S/PDIF on RCA, AES/EBU on XLR and optical on Toslink) provide great connection versatility.
Also, an auxiliary S/PDIF digital input on RCA allows for re-using the digital connection used for the Joplin for a digital source,
as well as for redirecting the output from a digital source to a computer which is not provided with an S/PDIF input.
Despite its price, Joplin encopasses a leading edge technology for data handling and processing.
An FPGA is used to provide a seamless connection between the ADC IC and the USB port (both operating in master mode for low jitter reasons),
as well as for a large number of important clock and data routing tasks, not to mention the VU-meter drive.
The analog stage is based on the best PGA (Programmable Gain Amplifier) available on the market, and allows for gain as high as 65dB (equivalment to 0.95mVrms for 0dBFS).
A comprehensive set of equalization curves can be selected, to accommodate all phono formats ever used from 1925 to the present day,
plus eq curves for reel-to-reel tapes with straight output from the playback head.
The small size and stylish look of the Joplin allow for a uninvasive placement in every living space.

Available from stock,now.
Keith.

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The further up the hifi tree one climbs the smaller the sound gap between digital and analogue components becomes. Digital takes on analogue like qualities with sweeter treble and greater acoustic space while the best analogue extends the frequency response at both ends and digs deep to deliver real slam and weight.

The Joplin A/D phonostage convertor exists at the top of the tree in both analogue and digital worlds and offers record lovers the chance to hear every one of their records with a clarity and quality that they are unlikely to have experienced before. Not only will the Joplin replay all your records and allow you equalize for almost any historic vinyl EQ curve but it also gives you the opportunity to create studio master quality digital files that will forever capture the presence and texture of your favourite classical, jazz and modern recordings.

The Joplin is a high performance A/D convertor and phonostage capable of handling files of up to 384khz sampling rate, (far above most studio master quality downloads) and in 32 bit resolution for distribution via USB or to be played back directly through your pre-amp.

The Joplin features a host of input and output options that enable it to work as not only a high quality analogue to digital convertor/digitizing phonostage supplying it’s digital data to the dac of your choice via USB, AES, spdif (on RCA) but also as a digital hub via its Spdif (on RCA) input.

The Joplin utilizes exclusive cutting edge digital design and componentry to achieve its unparalleled audio quality. A/D hardware is provided by ESS while a custom in-house programmed FPGA takes care of the all important internal housekeeping and clock and data routing tasks. With a 65db capable, Programmable Gain Amplifier, (PGA) taking care of analogue amplification duties prior to digital conversion you are assured of signal to noise ratios that surpass even the finest all analogue phonostages.

If you are looking for a vinyl playback solution that will seamlessly integrate with you digital front end, or maybe even looking to archive all of you records so that you can enjoy them on the move via a portable digital player then you simply owe it to yourself to audition the Joplin. It might just be the last analogue component you ever buy.


Keith.