Elipson’s new Music Centre features HD playback and Google Chromecast audio
These days, the humble wee Bluetooth speaker, which was once merely a honk box to extend a telephone’s sound level, has become a serious product that now occupies the ‘discerning folks’ quality hi-fi space. What was once a stack system, has become an all in one and also, being a sexy design statement is vital. This product, from iconic French brand, Elipson, comes in a variety of handsome colours and has some serious architectural ironmongery available to mount the unit with great elegance. The specification reads well, it is clearly no slouch.
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Elipson is proud to announce the launch of the Music Centre Black edition featuring Bluetooth HD wireless and Google’s Chromecast Audio for full high res. multi-room streaming capability. Design by Jean-Yves Le Porcher, this new version of their highly successful Music Centre boasts an attractive black satin finish chassis for the stylish circular case and touch sensitive user interface under the CD slot.
The circular case hides 2 x 120W audiophile quality class-D amplifier modules using ICE Power technology. A comprehensive range of connections is specified, including RCA inputs, an optical input, a USB port, a pre-out RCA, 3.5mm mini jack, front facing headphone jack and a SUB output featuring an adjustable filter to cover frequencies between 50 and 200 Hz. Complimenting the MP3 compliant CD player function, an RDS DAB+ FM tuner adds the finishing touch to this versatile receiver.
For wireless connection, this new Music Centre HD Black is also compatible with the latest aptX Bluetooth HD protocol, enabling playback of high-resolution files up to 48 KHz / 24-bit. It’s perfect for today’s modern smart home installation, thanks to the included Chromecast Audio dongle. This allows the user to connect to the receiver via Wi-Fi directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer for lossless, latency-free transmission.
Your signal and dynamic range is boosted to 96 KHz / 2 4 bit for the best audio reproduction without compression and an increased output level to 1.4V / 2V RMS. The Chromecast function also allows you to transform your system into a full multi-room solution when using compatible speakers via the Chromecast App.
Elipson’s Music Centre HD Black, is available in the UK now at an SRP of £899.99 with free Google Chromecast Audio dongle.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
ICE Power amplifier
Finish: Polyamid
Bluetooth HD aptX
Colour: Satin Black
Power supply: Auto switchable 100-120V / 220-240V AC-200W
Power: 2x120W / 4 Ohms
Inputs: Analogue stereo RCA (x2), Optical, USB 1A (MP3/WMA and charge compliant), MP analogue (3.5mm mini-jack), Headphone (mini-jack 3.5 mm)
Outputs: Pre-amplifier, Subwoofer
Functions CD player (MP3/WMA compliant), FM RDS / DAB / DAB+ tuner
Touch Sensitive control panel
Luminosity sensor
Dimensions/Weight: Ø330 x H73 mm & 3.8Kg
Accessories: Remote control, Chromecast audio dongle
More information on Elipson can be found here: http://www.elipson.com/en/index.html
ABOUT ELIPSON – when sound takes shape…
Created in 1938, Elipson is the oldest French manufacturer of hi-fi installations. A pioneer in sound innovation, Elipson has ceaselessly sought to set new standards by introducing a number of patents which have revolutionised the world of contemporary acoustics. The internal resonator, along with the acoustic phasing and symmetrical loading techniques, are still used by a number of the brand’s competitors today. Based in Paris, Elipson is internationally recognized for its original designs. Its “cult” models have adopted a spherical shape and a reflector to create a distinctive sound signature to match their unique sculptural design. Impossible to classify, Elipson belongs to an exclusive circle of acoustic loudspeaker manufacturers committed to offering designer objects. Additionally, Elipson produces in-wall speakers, portable speakers, consumer electronics and the turntables, proudly Made in France.
The brand also exports to over 50 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Designed and built in France, the Elipson turntable is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. In Bourgogne, teams of passionate experts ensure Elipson turntables are manufactured with the same amount of care and attention to detail.