The French company Metronome Technologie, unveiled their Kalista Ultimate SE CD transport and it costs about £50,000 ($77,000 ).Designed to deliver the high quality CD sound, the new CD transport features the Philips CDM12 PRO 2 pickup mechanism with custom modifications and new clamp. More images and the technical specifications after the jump !
Pickup Mechanism :
Philips CDM12 PRO 2 with custom modifications and new clamp
DAC Resolution :
coming soon
Analog Stage :
coming soon
Audio data :
coming soon
Power supply :
– Special AC filter designed in 5 levels. 3 Toroidal transformers to provide voltage to the 6 independent regulators coupled to more than 1,2 Farad of capacitors. Each critical part of the transport is provided by separate regulator : display, servo mechanism, micro-processor, digital output stage. Detachable AC cord with IEC plug Umbilical 1 meter long harness between both unit.
Power consumption :
– Voltage : 100 VAC +/- 10% – 50/60 Hz
– Voltage : 120 / 240 VAC +/- 10% – 50/60 Hz
– 100 VA
Standard Digital Outputs :
1 S/PDIF 44.1 – 96KHz High Quality WBT connector
1 AT&T ST 44.1 – 96KHz High Quality Metal Case connector
1 AES/EBU 44.1 – 96KHz
Optional Digital Outputs :
None
Digital inputs :
None
Front Panel :
Black face for Power Supply
Dimensions (WxHxD) :
For Kalista Ultimate : 450 x 160 x 466 (mm)
For special silent base : 450 x 75 x 392 (mm)
For Kalista stand : 450 x 522 x 392 (mm)
For Elektra power supply : 450 x 120 x 400 (mm).
Weight :
Kalista Ultimate : 22 Kg / 49 Lbs
Special silent base : 10 Kg / 22 Lbs
Kalista stand : 30 Kg / 66 Lbs
Elektra power supply : 20 Kg / 44 Lbs
[ Source: Metronome ]
