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DSD IS THE NEW ANALOG.THE MUSICBOOK SERIES

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„The musicbook series de facto

renews what ’made in Germany‘ once signified.“

(6 Moons)

DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY.The musicbook series is designed and manufactured in Germany by a pas-sionate and seasoned team of engi-neers. It is the essence of two decades of experience in the development of analog and digital music components.

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISES.It is our ambition to be a top level maker with regard to sound and technology alike.So we do many things in a different and some things in a more cunning way than our competitors, thereby realizing that de-cisive plus in sound quality which sets the musicbooks apart from the rest.

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„A product from the category

which makes the future audible and visible already today.“ (Audio Accessory / Japan)

GREAT HIGH-END IN A SMART GUISE.The musicbook series will send even conventional recordings on high-flying musical journeys. Discover vibrant tim-bres, an impressive wealth of detail and captivating dynamics. The result of a cir-cuit technology which sets benchmarks worldwide.

THE NEW CENTER OF YOUR MUSIC SYSTEM.With the smart musicbook series you’ll get everything from one source: classic CD playback, USB audio and stream-ing via smartphone or tablet, analog preamps and matching power amps. Tailored to your needs. Everything at its best, of course.

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„I have to say that I cannot recall ever

seeing a more beautiful hi-fi component.“

(Australian HiFi)

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THE UNIVERSAL MUSIC SOURCE.No matter if you appreciate the benefits of a streamer with a convenient app control or prefer a USB DAC – the digital sources of the musicbook series offer a convincing range of features. All models are equipped with an analog preamp and volume control, a class-A headphone amp, a high-quality USB audio interface (up to 384 kHz, DSD 256), a Bluetooth aptX receiver plus four digital and two analog inputs. As an option Lindemann offers a high-grade CD drive and a streaming module which leaves nothing to be desired: conven-ient operation via the Lindemann app, streaming of DSD files, direct access to the TIDAL and Qobuz catalogs in CD quality, web radio, podcasts and much more.

„Just like the devices, the app is well conceived down to the smallest of detail, with a very clear layout and

hence easy to use.“(Stereoplay / Germany)

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CD player CD playback in

perfection due to DSD resampling.

USB interface Music playback

from your computer in studio quality.

Bluetooth (aptX/AAC) Perfect music streaming via

smartphone or tablet.

Preamp Analog remains

analog. Ultra precise volume control.

UPnP/DLNA Music streaming from the network in high-res quality.

qobuz Seamlessly

integrated streaming in CD quality.

TIDAL Seamlessly

integrated streaming in CD quality.

Headphone amp Analog class-A

headphone amp for excellent sound.

Internet radio Access to more than

100,000 stations and podcasts from all over the world.

UPnP

Hi-res

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„Somehow the musicbook

managed to reveal another dimension, a new layer of

inner detail that I did not recall.“ (The Ear / UK)

DSD IS THE NEW ANALOG.The musicbook series follows a new approach in processing the music data: irrespective of the source, all digital input signals are first converted into DSD 128 or 256 respectively. This high-resolution signal is merely filtered in the Lindemann DSD converter and translated directly into an analog signal without further intermediate steps. The gain in sound quality is dramatic: greater dynamics, brillant tonal col-ours and a new, absolutely“ lifelike“ atmosphere that is reminiscent of analog reproduction.

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TEAMWORK AT ITS FINEST.Our power amplifiers are the perfect complement to all digital sources of the musicbook series. Owing to a circuit design which has been reduced to the bare essentials, a discrete layout and careful fine-tuning these power amps achieve a sound quality that makes many a jumbo look pretty outdated. With an output power of up to 2 x 240 watts or 1 x 450 watts, depending on configuration.

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MULTI-AWARDED. THE MUSICBOOK SERIES.

Fazit

to my mind the new design is among the most beautiful and au-tonomous from Germany. andon top it’s even practice-oriented. Gi-ven its little space requirement, high versatility and not least its great handling via the new Music-book app, the Lindemann solution is a highlight for all who want to upgrade to network and streaming without sacrificing old values like CD collection and audiophile virtu-es.

Stefan SchickedanzAUDIO-editor

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Distributor Lindemann Audiotechnik 0 89 / 891 36 79 0

www. lindemann-audio.deWarranty 2 yearsDimensions W x H x D 28.5 x 6.5 x 22.5 cm

[11.2 x 2.6 x 8.9 in] Weight 3.5 kg [7.7 lbs]

COnneCTiOnScD/DVD/bD drive – / – /– Analog In/Out 2 / 1 cinch + 1 XLRUsb 1 x Typ A (Host/Android)Digital In coax/optical 2 / 2Digital Out coax/optical 1 / 1Network WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, LAN

FUnCTiOnSDisplay / OsD • (OLED) / –Fast forward/rewind •Extended playlists (queue) •bluetooth/airplay – / –cover display •Radio FM/DAb – / – Internet radio/provider • / vTunerFormats FLAc, WAV, MP3, AAc, ALAc,

AIFFRequired server UPnP/DLNAGapless • Global control via App • (Musicbook, 0€)... transmits complete playlists

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Max. sampling rate 192kHz

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ÅQuotes any poetry fully without the slightest mistake. Presuppositionless.Ísuboptimal adaptation ofthe read-put level via app

sound lossless 130Operation very goodWorkmanship superb

SOniC VeRdiCT 130 POinTSPRiCe/PeRFORmanCe SUPeRB

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SOniC VeRdiCT PRiCe/PeRFORmanCe

ÅPurest standard language with no slang, exemplary reading flow.ÍNo action thriller,censors scenes of violence.

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Lindemann MUsIcbOOk 50

Distributor Lindemann Audiotechnik 0 89 / 891 36 79 0

www. lindemann-audio.deWarranty 2 yearsDimensions W x H x D 28.5 x 6.5 x 22.5 cm

[11.2 x 2.6 x 8.9 in]Weight 3.1 kg [6.8 lbs]

FeaTUReS Inputs cinch / XLR 1 / 1Level controls – channels 2Remote turn-onPower indicator – special features –

BookS on DeManD: The remote is very fancy, but not nearly as intuitional and prac-tical as the app that’s available for iOs and Android. As a matter of principle – and because of a specific weak point of the app – it is superior only for controlling the volume level.

A lot of effort also went into the new, quick-response Musicbook app which proves to be a sophisticated alternative to the, at first glance, somewhat confu-sing remote control. Special highlight: it features a numeric keypad for the CD player to give an easy access to track numbers beyond 9. Equally practical: our iPhone was shown on the list of availab-le audio servers, the songs could be played from the app without further ado.

The “lecture” revealed a veritable book tip then. Hardly ever did the editors ex-perience a chain that, irrespective of pri-ce or source, was matched in such a su-blimely natural way. Even after long hours of listening to CDs or HD files we could discern neither annoying, over-analytical harshnesses nor sweet-tal-king mumble, but only wonderfully clear, relaxed sound. Owing to the rarely heard minimal coloring, the silkily resolved, yet never harsh highs and the controlled, nu-anced bass one can enjoy endless fun with this two-volume serial novel (the duo being rated as a “full system“ at 115 points) with no fatigue. Those who pre-fer an earthier character, should link the two devices via XLR. And lovers of slightly crisper highs can bet on RCA. Upon careful examination of both episo-des, the streaming preamp proved to be

a potential bestseller in its genre. Its me-ticulously researched, conclusive andthree-dimensional depiction of space and time is without equal. The amp, a Pulitzer Prize contender in the category of tonality, was more of a lightweight oeuvre in terms of bass and coarse dy-namics. Nonetheless: hardly beatable as a team, these two imaginative new Ebooks from Bavaria wake up the boy in the man.

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