Olive OPUS CD player with 400GB hard drive



The new OPUS combines the fidelity of a high-end CD player with the convenience of digital audio technology. The heart of its digital-to-analog conversion is powered by four Burr-Brown 24-bit/192 kHz DACs with 8X oversampling. A separate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator provides the DACs with an ideal clock reference, and virtually eliminates jitter. To minimize the noise level and prevent corruption of the analog signal the OPUS features an exclusively linear power supply. It allows users to record, tag and archive CDs with a simple button, using an ultra-quiet hard drive that holds up to 1,100 CDs in lossless quality. Once in the digital domain users can conveniently access their music and create playlists across their entire collection via the high resolution LCD display and also create your own custom Audio CD’s. The Opus CD player has build-in Ethernet hub and 802.11g access point for streaming music. It has a built in database with 2,000,0000 tracks to recognize and tag CD’s which can be updated via the net.


Features
Harmonious circuit architecture.
• Hand-designed audio board with double-sided assembly provides clean signal path and considerable reduction in parasitic inductance and capacitance.
• Extensive use of separate analog and digital planes as well as separate power and ground planes reduces ground impedance, crosstalk, and noise floor.
Premium DAC design.
• 4x Burr-Brown 24-bit/192 kHz DACs ensure maximum resolution and accuracy.
• 8X oversampling with 352.8 kHz sample rate eliminates ultrasonic noise and allows the use of gentle analog filters.
• Ultra-low jitter master clock eliminates timing error-induced distortion.
• Precision analog output section maintains linearity and low noise.
• Passive anti-image filter avoids slew-induced distortion and power supply modulation.
Clean power.
• Independent supplies for analog and digital sections, including toroidal transformers, prevent corruption of analog signal.
• Low noise linear regulators keep noise levels low while supplying tightly regulated power.
• Large reservoir capacitance provides current reserves for transients and extended bass response.
• Power-line EMI/RFI filtering reduces noise induced from mains.
Audible design.
• Solid chassis and closed front plate eliminate noise of CD & HD mechanism.
• Special 8X bearing for HD eliminates vibration and operating noise.
• Power efficient components allow fan-less design.
Convenience.
• Ultra-quiet 400GB hard drive stores up to 1,100 CDs in lossless quality.
• Integrated CD database provides music information.
• High-resolution LCD and intuitive jog-shuttle for convenient navigation.
• Play, burn or copy audio CDs.
• Update your Apple® iPod™.
• Stream music to multiple rooms (build-in Ethernet hub and 802.11g access point)
The Olive OPUS will be available beginning of March 2006 for $2,999.