The Masters Series – M55 Digital Disc Player
- Plays DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD R, DVD-R, VCD,
SVCD, SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- HDMI HD Output
- Faroudja DCDi circuit for 480i (DVD standard)
video upconversion to 420p, 720p or 1080i
- Progressive scan with 3:2 pull down (film
detection mode)
- Component, S-Video and Composite Video
Output
- Analog Devices 12 bit 216 MHz video DACs for
Component output
- Cirrus Logic 10 bit 27MHz video DACs for
Composite and S-Video
- Independent video DACs allow simultaneous
feed to zone 2
- Coax and TosLink optical digital audio outputs
- Bass Management for DVD-A and SACD
- Separate 2 channel and 5.1 channel analog
outputs
- Dolby Digital decoding and DTS digital out
- HDCD, MP3, and WMA decoding
- 24 bit 192kHz DACs
- RS-232 port
- IR Input
- 12V Trigger Input
- Detachable AC cord
- M55 Remote Control
UNIVERSAL PLAYBACK
With the proliferation of different optical disc formats, most people want
just one player that will play them all. The M55 is capable of playing most
all the popular entertainment oriented optical disc formats, including the
high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD music formats. MP3 and WMA
compressed formats are also decoded, offering surprisingly good sound
quality when recorded at higher available bit rates. Your existing CD
collection is also in for a major sonic upgrade when played back through
the advanced electronics of the M55.
DVD-Video can be watched in normal interlaced mode, or in progressive
scan mode, providing your TV monitor supports this type of signal. If you
have a high definition (HDTV) monitor equipped with HDMI inputs that
support HDCP encryption, you can also take advantage of the Faroudja
DCDi chip that will ‘upconvert’ standard DVD (480 lines) to the HD formats
of 720p or 1080i.
DVD-Audio and SACD decoding take place on board with comprehensive
bass management available for decoded signals. DVD-Audio uses high
resolution 24 bit PCM signals and MLP ‘lossless’ compression to advance
audio performance to unprecedented levels. SACD (super audio compact
disc) is a different approach to high definition audio using the DSD (direct
stream digital) technique to obtain a very realistic sonic presentation. Both
techniques have their adherents, but thankfully, with the M55, you don’t
have to take sides in the discussion about which format is better – you
have both formats covered!
ADVANCED FEATURES
The M55 includes the High Definition Digital Interface (HDMI) with
HDCP encryption, allowing high definition audio and video signals to be
transferred between source components, processors, and TV Displays in a
pure digital format. This eliminates the distortion producing conversions
between digital and analog by keeping the signal in the digital domain.
Before the advent of HDMI, it was mandated that high definition audio
and video signals could only be transferred using an analog format.
Naturally, the M55 supports all the popular DVD-Video features, such as
fast and slow scan, multi-language, multi-angle, A-B repeat, and last scene
bookmarking. The ergonomically designed remote handset puts all these
features right under your thumb for easy and convenient operation. Easy
integration with advanced control systems, such as AMX and Crestron, is
made possible using the rear panel IR input, 12V trigger input, and RS-232
port.
