T+A MP 2500 R digital media player Lab Report
With LPCM files from 44.1-192kHz, and SACD/DSD64, correlated jitter varies from just 10-30psec and noise-like jitter is almost entirely eliminated [see Graph 2]. Distortion is similar to that from the MP 2000 R at 0.0014% (20Hz-20kHz) at the player's peak 4.25V (balanced) output, but falls to as low as 0.00009% from –10dBFs to –30dBFs [red trace, Graph 1]. THD is about 10dB higher via 16-bit CD [black trace] below –15dBFs. Distortion is still fractionally lower from the MP 3100 HV with its superior analogue stage and separate PSU but the MP 2500 R remains technically robust with its a wide 113-114dB A-wtd S/N ratio, excellent ±0.05dB low-level resolution (offering a 110dB range with 24-bit inputs), low 45ohm source impedance, 0.01dB channel balance and 130dB stereo separation. PM
Maximum output level / Impedance: 4.25Vrms / 44-52ohm (XLR)
A-wtd S/N ratio (LPCM / CD / SACD): 113.1dB / 113.8dB / 113.9dB
Distortion (1kHz, 0dBFs/–30dBFs): 0.0014% / 0.0004%
Distortion & Noise (20kHz, 0dBFs/–30dBFs): 0.0015% / 0.015%
Freq. resp. (20Hz-20kHz/45kHz/90kHz): +0.0 to –0.3dB/+0.3dB/–6.1dB
Digital jitter (S/PDIF / CD / SACD) : 8psec / 118psec / 23psec
Resolution @ –110dB (S/PDIF / CD / SACD) : ±0.5dB / ±0.5dB / ±0.4dB
Power consumption: 21W (1W standby)
Dimensions (WHD) / Weight: 460x165x400mm / 11.3kg
Price: £8366