Brand: Technics
The Technics SU-Z450 is a high-performance network audio player that boasts exceptional sound quality and versatility. Some key features and specifications include:1. Network connectivity: The SU-Z450 supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connections, allowing you to stream music from a variety of sources, such as a NAS drive, the cloud, or streaming services like Tidal, Spotify, and Deezer.2. High-resolution audio: The player supports, among others, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF files up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution. It also has an asynchronous USB-DAC circuit for high-quality digital-to-analog conversion of USB sources.3. Pure-iDAC principle: The SU-Z450 applies the pure-iDAC principle, which separates analog and digital stages in DAC modules to eliminate noise and distortion. Additionally, this player uses a new high-current, low-distortion power supply for the DAC stage.4. JENO Engine: The JENO Engine, developed by long-standing Technics collaborator Burson Audio, is a proprietary amplifier design that utilizes H-core, low-noise, low-distortion amplification, resulting in high S/N ratio and reduced noise floor.5. Aluminum front panel: The front and top panels are made of massive aluminum for dampening against resonance. This helps minimize external vibration to provide clear and pristine audio quality.6. Simultaneous multi-room capability: Multiple SU-Z450 players can be connected to a home network for synchronous or asynchronous multi-room music playback.7. Rich sound adjustment: More advanced options are available through the SU-Z450's remote controller app for additional customization features such as tone control, balance, and output level (up to 4dB).Overall, the Technics SU-Z450 is a well-thought-out, flexible and high-end audio component with specs that make it perfect for audiophiles and music lovers looking for both style and substance.