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AUDIO INPUT - TOSLINK
With minimalist and simple to use approach in mind, we integrated the AUX and Digital input into
a single 3.5 millimeter audio jack/mini-Toslink socket. Thunderstone uses Toslink receiver that
allows for the insertion of 3.5 mm analogue (electrical) input or mini-TOSLINK digital (optical)
input. Optical jack is virtually unaffected by noise when transmitting and receiving signals
between digital audio equipment, enabling high-quality and high-speed audio signal reception.
Thunderstone is programmed to allow automatic signal detection without a need to press a single
button.
BLUETOOTH
DEEPTIME uses audio specific Bluetooth module with high-resolution performance and enhanced
audio features, enabling an outstanding audio experience.
KEY BLUETOOTH FEATURES
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Codecs: aptX® and AAC stereo audio codec
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Range: 10+ meters
AptX® Codec
The aptX is widely used in high-quality audio devices. AptX can provide a dynamic range of up
to 120 dB and it has the shortest coding delay (<2ms) than other coding algorithms. Using aptX®
the whole system latency can be reduced significantly because it does not require buffering the
audio. AptX® encode the entire frequency range of audio.
AAC Codec
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) achieves better sound quality than MP3 and it is the default audio
format for YouTube and iPhone among others. AAC has long latency (>100ms) compared to aptX®.
Ambient Lighting
Ionic Sound System is equipped with three light emitting diodes (LEDs) integrated into the bass
ports. They provide ambient light atmosphere and indicate the following functions:
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When you connect your ISS to the power source, all LEDs blink once. Hurray, your ISS is alive.
After a second they start to emit mid-intensity light corresponding with default volume setting.
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The volume and light intensity are interconnected. Raising the volume increases the light
intensity. Similarly, the light intensity reduces when you are lowering the volume down.
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When in standby mode, the Ambient lights goes down.
