Cantata Music Center

Name: Resolution Audio Cantata Music Center
Brand: Resolution Audio

Resolution Audio

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Estimated price (community-sourced)

$9,500

About the Cantata Music Center

The Resolution Audio Cantata Music Center serves as a digital hub for high-fidelity audio systems, integrating a slot-loading CD transport, asynchronous USB DAC, Ethernet network streaming, and multiple digital inputs including S/PDIF coaxial, Toslink, and AES/EBU. It supports up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution across inputs and outputs via balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connectors. The unit features variable output voltage with analog attenuation in fine steps, allowing it to function as a preamplifier with remote control volume adjustment. Its modular design accommodates future digital formats and computer-based music libraries, with Ethernet connectivity enabling iTunes and UPnP playback via the optional Pont Neuf device. The Cantata Music Center is praised for its musicality, detailed sound, and versatility, making it suitable for integration with various digital sources and amplifiers. It weighs 5 kg and measures 43 x 22 x 5 cm, with a power consumption of 35 watts in active mode. The product is distributed by Redline Distribution and was originally priced around £5,995.

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