Aqua La Diva M2 Reference CD Transport

The Art of the digital domain

Uncompromised in every respect, La Diva cd transport is the culmination of aqua’s R&D in the areas of electronic and mechanical engineering.

New generation La Diva CD transport

The new generation of La Diva, La Diva M2, is a machine that, while keeping the previous name, is completely new, both in terms of CD mechanics and all internal electronics, power supply, FPGA decoding, clock, display, and more. The Diva M2 features the latest Philips CD technology and the new Pro-8S CD transport which was massively modified and tweaked for maximum performance and mechanical silence.

FEATURES

• High-performance proprietary ISDC (Isolated Synchronous Discrete Circuit)
  digital decoding and clock manager
• Custom designed discrete circuit with high-speed isolators for Galvanic and
  magnetic isolation between CD drive unit and digital outputs
• Ultra massive chassis construction and newly developed high-rigidity sub-chassis
  with Nextel for the CD drive unit cancels internal and external acoustic and mechanical
  vibrations, enabling exceptionally accurate “Red Book” RF signal
• DC disc drive motor allows to read the data accurately and minimize Jitter
• Moplen clamp to avoid flywheel masses and vibrations
• Sophisticated signal processing technology assures excellent CD Red Book signal
  (last generation Philips CD decoding circuit)
• Digital, state-of-the-art servo-control systems
• High-performance multi-stage voltage regulator (high-current stage for accurate
  servo DISC drive rotation, tracking, and focus)
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection
  to Formula DAC, La Scala DAC, La Voce DAC
• etherCON RJ45 (AQlink) output connection to DAC, employs CAT6 cable can
  connect both RJ45 and professional etherCON RJ45
• Separate custom-built toroidal transformers for digital and servo motors/actuators
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi-board system
• Newly designed precision transport mechanics
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
  – 105° long-life capacitors
  – low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
  – metalized film pulse capacitor
  – ultra-fast diodes
  – halogen-free cables
• Aluminum top-loading tray machined from billet
• Non-magnetic low-resonance aluminum chassis with Nextel
• Field upgradeable firmware
• Custom high-visibility micro-LED display with user-adjustable illumination
• Designed and handmade in Italy

Digital outputs

• etherCON RJ45 – AQlink (I2S serial bus)
• XLR AES/EBU
• BNC coax (S/PDIF)
• RCA coax (S/PDIF)
• ST fiber (AT&T)
• BNC word clock

Resources

Owners Manual - Click here to download