High quality digital / analog converter and stereo preamplifier
Integrated Velvet sound DA converter
Resolutions of up to 32 bit / 768 kHz for PCM, as well as DSD4 or DSD256
For up to ten stereo input sources (6 analog / 4 digital)
Two balanced stereo XLR inputs and four stereo RCA inputs
Four digital inputs for AES/EBU, USB, COAX (RCA), OPTICAL (Toslink)
Balanced stereo XLR output and unbalanced RCA output
Tape monitor circuit for integrating tape machines
AMP-CTL output for switching standby mode of devices with 12V trigger input on and off together
Volume control via the massive 45mm milled aluminum volume knob with "spoon in the honey" rotary feel
Source selection and volume control remotely controllable with any infrared remote control
Dot-matrix LED display to indicate source selection
Operates on 120 V operating voltage (SPL's renowned VOLTAiR technology)
High operating voltage provides significantly better dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and clipping resistance
Precise VU meters with retro look each for left and right audio channel
VU switch for optimized display of different signal levels
DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass) - two respectively matching low-pass filters for PCM and DSD
Modern high-end in a timeless design
The SPL Director MK2 in black is the further development of the Director reference preamplifier and now works with up to 32-bit and sampling rates up to 768 kHz as well as DSD4 and DSD256. It allows fans of analogue tape machines or external sound processing to loop into a tape monitor path, while six stereo analog inputs - two of which are balanced with XLR jacks - are available. On the digital level, optical and coaxial S/PDIF signals, AES/EBU signals, and PCM and DSD audio signals can be converted via USB. After about two seconds, the dot-matrix LED display shows the detected sample rate when a digital source is selected. For example, U768 = USB input with 768 kHz sampling rate. The Director MK2 has also grown a bit in height and features a large 45mm aluminium rotary knob with position LED and two mechanical VU meters, while the design still impresses with its simple, elegant style.
Controllable with any infrared remote control
The Director MK2 Preamp can be controlled remotely with any commercially available infrared remote control. For this purpose, it can be quickly and easily programmed to the respective remote control via the"Learn IR-Remote" switch on the back. The respective buttons of the infrared remote control can be freely assigned to the 4 functions louder, softer, next source and previous source. Please note that the source selection can only be operated remotely if the rotary switch is set to the "Remote" position.
The VOLTAiR technology
120V technology is SPL's reference technology. It is unique in the world of audio because it operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is equivalent to four times the operating voltage of IC-based semiconductor operational amplifiers. This sophisticated technology has been christened "VOLTAiR Technology" by SPL. It achieves exceptional technical specifications and sonic benefits. Technically, in terms of dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and clipping resistance. Sonically, in terms of richness of detail and an absolutely relaxed listening experience.
Most audio devices work with an internal operating voltage of +/-15 volts and can thus handle a maximum input level of +21.5 dBu. If a DA-converter, for example, has an output level of +22 dBu at 0 dBFS, level peaks of the music material would already cause overloads in the input stage of the device. All components in the audio device often operate at their limits. The result is an unsteady sound that causes stress and faster ear fatigue.
Devices from SPL with VOLTAiR technology can handle input levels of +32.5 dBu thanks to the higher internal operating voltage of +/- 60 volts - thus offering 12 dB more headroom. Consequently, all components operate continuously in the optimal operating range. The result is a very pleasant, natural and relaxed sound experience. So you can enjoy your music in every detail.
The SPL Director MK2 in combination with suitable SPL devices
