Rotel A14 MKII + Rotel CD14 MKII +Sonus Faber Lumina III

The CD14MKII is a worthy continuation of Rotel 's renowned and award-winning tradition of CD players with significant innovations in the power supply and in the selection of components used in key circuits, the result being more accurate sound reproduction yet type of musical recordings. Thus, the critical digital-to-analog conversion is controlled with a Texas Instruments DAC with 32-bit technology, accompanied by independent power supplies that eliminate unwanted distortion. Added to all this is advanced servo control of the reading block (equipped with an extremely smooth-running transport tray), which allows sensitive sound circuits to be kept isolated, thus reducing noise and distortion.

Characteristics:

• CD player with exceptional quality/price ratio.
  
• Executed with audiophile grade components.
  
• CD transport mechanism with loading tray.
  
• Reading block with high precision servo control mechanism.
  
• Stereo analog and coaxial digital outputs with RCA connectors.
  
• Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz D/A converter.
  
• Frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz, +/-0.5 dB.
  
• Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 118 dB.
  
• Dimensions: 430x98x314 mm (WxHxD).
  
• Weight: 6.5 kg.

The Lumina III is a compact and elegant column ideal for medium-sized rooms, where thanks to the effectiveness of its acoustic design it is able to deliver a generous frequency response curve, monumental dynamic impact and a beautiful presentation of the mid-range.

As a consequence of belonging to the Lumina range, the Lumina III harmoniously combines luxury in materials and construction, minimalism in design and extreme naturalness in sound, complemented by a splendid versatility that allows it to perform at its best in the reproduction of both music and film soundtracks.

From an electro-acoustic point of view, the Lumina III uses a 3-way, 4-speaker bass-reflex configuration, namely one of the iconic hand-coated silk dome tweeters D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) used in the Sonetto range of Sonus Faber, a multi-fibre cone midrange speaker also imported from the Sonetto range, and three woofers designed from scratch for the Lumina series, the whole being driven by a uniquely topology frequency divider filter executed with audiophile-grade components.

As far as the finish is concerned, the multilayer real wood front panel (walnut and matt wenge with maple inserts) is complemented by the coating of the rest of the panels with the now iconic black leather of Sonus Faber.

Features:

• High-performance column with an exceptional price/performance ratio.
• 3-way bass-reflex system/4 speakers with lower emission port.
• 29 mm fabric dome tweeter with D.A.D. technology from Sonus Faber.
• 150 mm midrange speaker with multi-fibre composite cone
• Custom-made 150 mm bass speakers (2) for the Lumina range.
• Square enclosure to enhance the balance between form and function.
• Frequency divider filter with topology unique to Sonus Faber.
• High Fidelity/Home Cinema versatility.
• Two sets of connection terminals for bi-wiring/bi-amping.
• Frequency response: 40 - 24,000 Hz.
• Sensitivity: 89 dB/W/m.
• Nominal impedance: 4 Ohm.
• Amplification power between 50 and 250 W RMS.
• Entirely hand-built in Italy.
• Dimensions: 228 x 989 x 278 mm (W x H x D).
• Weight: 15.9 kg.

Price per pair.