SPECIFICATIONS FOR MERGING+NADAC & MERGING+PLAYER

MERGING+NADAC and MERGING+PLAYER share the exact same audio specifications and features as described below.

However MERGING+PLAYER enjoys an additional CPU that allows running RoonCore on Linux RoonOS and implements a Roon Endpoint. It connects internally through Ravenna to the MERGING+NADAC hardware and enjoys then the exact same characteristics and flexibility as an external computer running Roon.

MERGING+NADAC and MERGING+PLAYER are offered in two versions:

Stereo

The 8 channels of the ESS Sabre ES9008S Reference D/A converter are merged into 2 for improved linearity, greater dynamic range and a lower noise floor.

Multichannel-8

The 8 channel version can be set at any time to operate in 8 discrete channel mode, or stereo mode to enjoy the same advantages of merging 8 into 2 channels as the stereo version .

NO-COMPROMISE HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

Both versions have separate headphone outputs using the same method of combining the channels for uncompromised DSD/DXD listening on your favorite headphones.

Perfect Connectivity

Analog Outputs

8/2 Balanced on 3-pin male XLR
8/2 Unbalanced RCA Phono connectors
Separate headphone sockets with 1/4" jack and mini-jack ( when connected to a network, the headphones and main outputs may be driven by different source if required)

Digital Inputs

Ethernet (RAVENNA/AES67) on RJ45 connector. Accepts 44.1kHz – 384kHz PCM, DXD, DSD 64, DSD128, DSD256
Connects from the computer using standard ASIO on Windows and CoreAudio on Mac
Allows cable runs up to 100m on a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, with possible repeaters, hubs or switches
Asynchronous communication. The MERGING+NADAC controls the rate at which the digital audio data is sent to the DAC, not the computer or the player
Ultra-precise communication clocking driven by the DAC…. Precision Time Protocol is at the heart of RAVENNA, ensuring a clock resolution of one nanosecond
AES/EBU on 3-pin female XLR connector (44.1kHz - 192kHz PCM)
SPDIF Optical on Toslink connector (44.1kHz - 96kHz PCM)
SPDIF Coaxial on RCA Phono (44.1kHz - 96kHz PCM)

Additional Inputs

Word Clock Input. BNC connector
MERGING+PLAYER offers two additional USB ports to connect music libraries on USB drives or memory sticks and allow for maintenance and system recovery.

Perfect Ergonomics

Front Panel Controls

Volume adjustment using the front panel rotary control
Main output and the headphone output levels may be independently adjusted
Two headphone sockets for connecting any headphones without adapters
Headphones can listen to any available inputs, or external network sources

Intuitive Menus

Simple and ergonomic menu selected by the front panel rotary control
Easy source selection between the digital inputs and the computer sources available on the network
Intuitive menu hierarchy
Multilanguage user interface

Universal remote control

Web based and iOS App remote control of menu functions and volume. Any web enabled smartphone, tablet or computer can control the listening level and the source selection of any MERGING+NADAC on the network. Apple iPad and iPhone can install the iOS NADAC app available on Apple App Store as well. This allows you to remotely control any MERGING+NADAC in any zones in your building with a unique remote control: your phone or tablet.

While also enjoying the above remote control features MERGING+PLAYER internal Roon Core can be controlled by any Roon Remote apps running on iPad and iPhone as well as Android devices, offering full volume and mute control from the Roon Remote app.

Superb specifications

Outputs

Balanced Analog Output

Connector: gold-plated male XLR
Impedance: 40 Ohms
Max output level: 18 dBu (6.1 Vrms)
Multichannel dynamic range: 124 dB(A)
Multichannel THD+N @1kHz: -113 dB (0.00022 %)
Stereo dynamic range: 130 dB(A)
Stereo THD+N @1kHz: -116 dB (0.00016 %)

Unbalanced Analog Output

Connector: gold-plated RCA jacks
Impedance: 20 Ohms
Max output level: 8.8 dBu (2.1 Vrms)
Multichannel dynamic range: 120 dB(A)
Multichannel THD+N @1kHz: -113 dB (0.00022 %)
Stereo dynamic range: 123 dB(A)
Stereo THD+N @1kHz: -114 dB (0.0002 %)

Headphone

Connector: 3.5mm jack + 6mm jack
Impedance: 40 Ohms
Max output level: 14.4 dBu (4.0 Vrms)
Dynamic range: 123 dB(A)
THD+N @1kHz: -111 dB (0.00028 %)

Inputs

AES input

Connector: gold-plated female XLR
Input impedance: 110 Ohms
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz

S/PDIF optical input

Connector: Toslink
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz

S/PDIF coaxial input

Connector: gold-plated RCA jack
Input impedance: 75 Ohms
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz

Network input

Connector: Neutrik EtherCon RJ45
Bitrate: 1 Gb/s (Gigabit Ethernet only)
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz, DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256

WordClock input

Connector: BNC
Input impedance: 75 Ohms
Termination: 75 Ohms, software selectable
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz

Misc

Enclosure material: Premium machined and anodized aluminium
Dimension: 435 W x 435 D x 95 H mm
Weight: 11 kg
AC voltage: 100V-240V/47-63Hz (IEC socket)
DC voltage: 10V-14V (Hirose HR10A-7R-4S)
Power consumption: < 30W
Front panel display: OLED, 160x128 pixels, 16 bit colors