Lindemann Musicbook Combo All-In-One Music Player

Lindemann Musicbook Combo All-In-One Music Player

 

Introducing the Lindemann Musicbook Combo All-In-One Music Player – the pinnacle of audio engineering and design, representing the culmination of Lindemann's 30 years of expertise in amplifier and digital source development. If you're seeking an unparalleled audio experience, look no further.

The Musicbook Combo seamlessly combines the acclaimed streaming platform of the Musicbook Source with the cutting-edge power amp technology of the Musicbook Power, creating an all-in-one solution that transcends expectations. Designed with audiophiles in mind, it offers a plethora of features and connectivity options to fulfil your musical desires.

Whether you prefer streaming from online services, accessing your music server, playing CDs, or indulging in the warmth of vinyl, the Musicbook Combo accommodates virtually every playback source with ease. Its intuitive app interface ensures effortless control over your listening experience, allowing you to navigate through your music library with fluidity and simplicity.

For those who appreciate the intimacy of headphone listening, the built-in headphone amp sets new standards in quality, delivering a rich and immersive audio experience without compromise. Additionally, the inclusion of a phono MM input ensures that vinyl enthusiasts can enjoy their records with exceptional fidelity.

One of the standout features of the Musicbook Combo is its DSD resampling technology, which elevates digital music playback to unprecedented levels of clarity and naturalness. By converting digital signals into the 1-bit DSD format with an ultra-precise master clock, this innovative approach breathes new life into your music collection, revealing nuances and subtleties previously unheard.

The Musicbook Combo isn't just a standalone device – it's the heart of your hi-fi system, promising years of musical enjoyment. With its integrated power amplifier, multi-room capability, and support for a variety of streaming services, it offers versatility without compromise.

In terms of technology, the Musicbook Combo is second to none. Featuring the AK4493 digital-to-analog converter from AKM, it delivers unparalleled detail, natural timbres, and perfect timing, ensuring a truly immersive listening experience. The inclusion of DSD re-sampling further enhances the audio quality, resulting in a sound that is transparent, dynamic, and remarkably lifelike.

 

Features

• LINDEMANN streaming platform: Offers music playback in studio master quality, wireless via WiFi, with a high-performance processor for future-proofing.
• LINDEMANN app: Available for Android and iOS, enables fluid browsing and intuitive control of all Musicbook Combo functions.
• DSD conversion: Converts digital signals into 1-bit DSD format for open and natural sound quality, even enhancing CD recordings.
• USB CD-ROM support: Easily connects external CD-ROM drives to transform into a high-end CD player, controllable via the LINDEMANN app or remote.
• Powerful headphone amplifier: Drives headphones of 16 – 200 ohms impedance with top-tier sound quality for personal listening.
• Bluetooth function: Allows direct wireless music playback from smartphones or tablets with ultimate sound quality via A2DP protocol.
• Integrated power amplifier: Delivers power, control, transparency, and tonal timbres, complementing compatible loudspeakers.
• Phono MM preamp: Identical to the Limetree PHONO, offers exceptional record sound quality.
• Multi-room feature: Allows simultaneous streaming in different rooms, controlled conveniently via the LINDEMANN app.
• Analog line inputs: Supports connection of analog sources like phono amplifier, CD player, tuner, or tape recorder.
• IR remote control: Included for volume control and playlist navigation, enhancing user convenience.

 

Connection overview

Operation

Use the newly developed LINDEMANN app to conveniently control the Musicbook COMBO. This is available for both Android and iOS, for tablets also in the particularly clear landscape mode. The app offers an easy to understand, intuitive control of the different sources and a comprehensive menu for the device settings. That way operating the Musicbook becomes a breeze!

In addition, the integrated multi-room function allows to run several LINDEMANN streamers in different rooms simultaneously or individually.

And if you still want to use the app of your present streaming provider? Owing to the support of services such as Roon, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect this is no longer a problem. The Musicbook COMBO will react just as reliably to your inputs and commands.

And when your smartphone happens to be out of sight: with the included remote control or the multi-function jog wheel you always have the essential functions of the Musicbook under control.

 

Technology

The circuitry of the Musicbook COMBO has been optimised – around the powerful streaming platform – for ultimate sound properties.

In the digital-analog converter we use one of best sounding converter blocks ever, the AK4493 from Japanese digital specialist AKM. Musically, this module convinces by an enormous wealth of detail, natural timbres and a perfect timing. Prior to the actual conversion, all digital input signals are passed through an ultra precise re-sampling process using an MEMS femto clock. The thus created data are completely free from clock jitter: the fundamental requirement for perfect sound with digital music! A further improvement comes with the option of converting the digital data into a 1-bit signal (DSD). Musically speaking, this operation mode is the icing on the cake and opens up a whole new dimension with the room imaging and high-frequency playback.

The built-in phono MM preamp offers an exceptionally musical reproduction and is identical in design to the highly acclaimed Limetree Phono. The headphone amplifier of the Musicbook also delivers top sound quality and has sufficient output power to drive even demanding headphones. Technically the power amp section of the Musicbook COMBO is identical to the Musicbook POWER. Control and audiophile sound quality go well beyond the price range.

 

DSD-Re-Sampling

Critical for the sound of a digital component is, above all, the digital/analog converter. LINDEMANN therefore uses also the re-sampling process in the Musicbook COMBO which has become known from the Musicbook Source.

In the DSD mode all digital input signals – irrespective of the source – are converted into a high-resolution 1-bit signal (DSD 256) by means of a re-sampling process based on delta-sigma conversion. The resolution is 256 times higher than with the CD. By simple filtering this signal is converted in the converter module directly into an analog signal – without any influence from digital filters or a digital volume control. Digital signal processors (DSP) and their negative sound effects are completely waived. Filtering and volume control take place in the analog domain exclusively. The music signal gained by this “deconstruction“ of the converter is perfectly transparent: with ultimate resolution, brilliant timbres, unrestricted dynamics and a new, absolutely "realistic" atmosphere which reminds of analog reproduction!

 

Specification

• Measurement conditions: 22 °C, 230 V mains voltage,
• Audio Precision AP2722
• Mains connection: 90 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 0.5 W stand-by, 16 W operation, 160 W max. Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 220 x 63 mm (11 x 8.7 x 2.5 in.)
• Weight: 3 kg (6.61 lbs)

D/A converter

• Resolution: 768 kHz/32 bit and DSD 512
• Dynamic range: >125 dB
• THD & Noise: <0.001 % (@ 0 dB FS)
• Master-Clock: Ultra low jitter MEMS Femto Clock
• Re-Sampling: with 180 dB dynamics and 32 bit resolution, bit-perfect or DSD
• Re-sampling jitter damping: >60 dB
• Converter architecture: two AK4493 DACs in dual differential mono mode, AK4137 re-sampler

Network player

• Ethernet: 100 Mbit/s
• WLAN: Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, WPS support
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP
• USB: High-speed host interface for harddisks, USB sticks,
• CD ROM drives, max. output current 1.5 A
• Supported codecs: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, DSD
• UPnP and DLNA support
• PCM resolution: 44.1 kHz up to 384 kHz, 24bit (WLAN up to 192 kHz)
• DSD resolution: DSD 64 up to DSD 256 (WLAN up to DSD 128) Gapless playback
• Streaming services: TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, HighResAudio, Spotify Connect
• Internet radio and podcast
• roon ready

Analog Preamp

• Inputs: two analog line inputs (RCA) with 50 kOhms of input impedance. Max. input voltage 2.5 V. MM input for connecting a turntable.
• Connection values MM: 47 kOhms / 150 pF / 40 dB gain.
• Output: line level output (RCA). Output impedance: 100 ohms. Max. output voltage: 1 V.
• Volume level control range: 0 to 80 dB in 1 dB steps Balance control: + / - 6 dB in 1 dB steps
• Frequency response: 2 – 200 kHz (-3 dB)
• THD & Noise: < 0,001 % @ 3 V output

Power amplifier

• Poweroutput: 2 x 130 W @ 4 ohms, 2 x 70 W @ 8 ohms.
• THD&Noise: < 0.03 % @ 10 W into 4 ohms
• Dampening factor: > 500.

Headphone amp

• Headphone connector: 6.35 mm (1/4“) jack socket
• Headphone gain: 0 dB / 12 dB switchable
• Recommended headphone impedance: 16 - 200 ohms
• Damping factor of headphone output: >100

 

About Lindemann Audio

Lindemann Audio is a renowned company with a rich history spanning over 25 years in designing and manufacturing loudspeakers, amplifiers, and digital sources. Their exceptional product range includes the popular Lindemann Limetree Bridge II Network Adaptor from the Limetree series.

With a strong philosophy rooted in its extensive experience, Lindemann Audio employs advanced design tools and precise measuring methods to develop its products. They combine the latest cutting-edge technologies with a commitment to achieving the best possible sound quality. Their meticulous attention to detail, careful circuit optimisation, and selection of top-grade components form the foundation of their genuine high-end offerings. Lindemann Audio achieves real progress in sound quality through a deep understanding of sound influences and consistent implementation in circuit design.

Passionate and experienced engineers in Germany lead the development of Lindemann Audio's products, which are exclusively manufactured by ISO-certified firms across Europe. Each device undergoes a thorough final inspection before packaging and shipping, ensuring uncompromising quality that meets the high demands of its customers.

Lindemann Audio's unwavering dedication to music and well-engineered technology is evident in its products, which consistently deliver impressive performance. Following Albert Einstein's famous quote, they strive to make everything simple without compromising quality.

With a history marked by groundbreaking circuitry ideas and a commitment to embracing new trends and technologies, Lindemann Audio continues to push the boundaries of audio innovation. Their legacy includes achievements such as the first amplifier with ultra-fast current feedback, the first CD player with re-sampling, and the first German SACD player. Many of these pioneering products still bring joy to enthusiastic customers' homes today.

Choose Lindemann Audio for an unparalleled audio experience where passion for music and cutting-edge technology harmoniously blend to create compelling products.