LINDEMANN MUSICBOOK SOURCE CD

Pre owned. In excellent condition. Free from visible signs of wear. Supplied with remote control, user manual, and original packaging.

The Lindemann Musicbook Source is a high-end network audio source that integrates, within a compact single unit, the functions of network player, digital-to-analog converter, preamplifier, and integrated CD player, positioning itself as the central element of a modern and complete hi-fi system. The design is intended to deliver high-level musical reproduction, with access to major streaming platforms and the management of digital libraries from network servers, USB devices, and optical media, ensuring maximum versatility of use.

The unit supports streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, and HighResAudio, as well as playback from NAS servers or local storage via network or USB. Control is handled through the dedicated LINDEMANN app, available for iOS and Android devices, designed to provide intuitive and immediate management of playback, source selection, and content navigation. The system is also Roon-compatible, allowing seamless integration into advanced digital ecosystems.

The digital-to-analog conversion stage is based on an AKM AK4493 32-bit DAC, selected for its high resolution, wide dynamic range, and transparent, controlled sound reproduction. The circuit architecture is supported by low-noise power supply solutions and precise voltage reference management, both essential for ensuring stability and accuracy in digital-to-analog conversion.

A distinctive feature of the Musicbook Source is its proprietary DSD Re-Sampling technology, designed to significantly reduce the effects of jitter typical of digital sources. The signal is buffered and resynchronized using a high-precision clock, enabling a stable and coherent audio stream reconstruction. This process allows the converter to operate under optimal conditions, improving detail resolution, transient naturalness, and overall tonal coherence, resulting in a particularly smooth and analog-like listening experience.

The analog section includes high-quality line inputs, including a dedicated MM phono input for turntables, as well as a high-grade preamplifier stage and a built-in headphone output capable of driving a wide range of loads, ensuring precise and engaging listening even in personal setups.

The model also integrates an internal CD player, allowing direct playback of optical discs through the same digital-to-analog conversion stage, thereby enhancing physical media playback while delivering high-quality CD reproduction. This integration combines the convenience of streaming with the quality of CD playback within a single device, while maintaining consistently high audio performance.

System control can be performed via the LINDEMANN app or the infrared remote control, which allows basic functions such as volume adjustment and source selection to be managed easily and intuitively.

Thanks to the integration of high-resolution streaming, advanced digital conversion, complete analog functionality, and built-in CD playback, the Lindemann Musicbook Source stands as an extremely versatile solution capable of adapting to various system configurations, delivering a sound reproduction characterized by naturalness, transparency, and rich tonal depth, always maintaining a high level of precision and control.

Technical specifications:

• Measurement conditions: 22 °C; mains voltage 230 V
• Power supply: 90–240 V; 50–60 Hz
• Power consumption: 0.2 W standby; 8 W operation; 18 W maximum
• D/A converter: up to 768 kHz / 32-bit and DSD 512; dynamic range > 125 dB; THD + noise < 0.001% (@ 0 dBFS); ultra-low-jitter MEMS femto master clock; re-sampling technology with 180 dB dynamic range and 32-bit resolution in bit-perfect or DSD mode; jitter suppression > 60 dB; architecture with dual AK4493S DACs in differential dual-mono configuration and AK4137 re-sampler; output voltage 3 V RCA @ 0 dBFS; 6 V XLR @ 0 dBFS
• Network player: Ethernet 100 Mbit/s; dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with WPS support; Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP with SBC/AAC codecs; high-speed USB interface for hard drives, USB sticks, and DVD-ROM drives (max current 1 A); supported formats WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, DSD; UPnP and DLNA support; PCM resolution 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz at 24-bit; DSD resolution DSD64 to DSD256; gapless playback; streaming services TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Deezer, HighResAudio, Spotify Connect; internet radio and podcasts; Roon Ready compatibility
• Analog preamplifier: two line inputs with 50 kΩ impedance and 3 V max unbalanced input; MM phono input for turntables with 47 kΩ / 150 pF; one balanced and one unbalanced output, independently usable; output impedance 100 Ω RCA and 100 Ω XLR; maximum output 3 V unbalanced and 6 V balanced; volume control from -60 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB steps; balance control ±6 dB in 1 dB steps; frequency response 1 Hz – 100 kHz (-3 dB); THD + noise < 0.001% at 3 V
• Headphone amplifier: 6.35 mm stereo jack; switchable gain 0 dB / 12 dB; recommended headphone impedance 16–200 Ω; damping factor > 100
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 280 × 220 × 63 mm
• Weight: 2.6 kg