Bundle: Technics Integrated Amplifier SU-G700M2, Klipsch Forte IV Floorstanding Speakers, Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Turntable, Cambridge Audio EXN100 Network Player, Pro-Ject MC S3 Step-Up Transformer

Technics

Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-G700M2

A full digital amp capable of reproducing extremely pure and dynamic sound, the SU-G700M2 Stereo Integrated Amplifier has inherited Technics full-digital core amplifier technologies such as the JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-Shaping Optimization) for highest signal precision free of jitter and distortion, and LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration) for optimum matching to any speaker.

The SU-G700M2 Stereo Integrated Amp has inherited the new domain of sound attained by the SU-R1000 Reference Class Amp. In addition to the full-digital JENO Engine with outstanding sound expressivity, the SU-G700M2 comes with a new power supply system that offers high-speed response and low noise. The three-section configuration is packed with noise and vibration prevention measures. The SU-G700M2 is complete with Phono MC input. It delivers extremely pure and dynamic sound regardless of whether the sound source is analog or digital.

• Exquisite, Grand-Class Amplifier with full-digital core amplifier technologies
• Natural, detailed sound with load adaptive phase calibration (LAPC)
• Vintage and modern connections with low distortion and a wide frequency range
• Gorgeous, sculptural body with sleek, hairline-brushed aluminum cabinet

(JITTER ELIMINATION AND NOISE-SHAPING OPTIMIZATION)

JENO Engine

In order to faithfully transmit the massive amount of audio data sent to the speakers without loss, the SU-G700M2 power amp section uses full digital amplification employing the JENO Engine, based on the design concept of reference systems. In order to solve the issue of sound quality degradation due to jitter, which poses problems for conventional digital amplifiers, the SU-G700M2 has an original jitter reduction circuit that eliminates jitter over the entire audible frequency range. Also, a unique, high-precision PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) conversion circuit is used for PWM conversion, which is important for sound quality. By optimizing items such as the noise-shaping speed, degree, and quantization number through our unique expertise, data even in the wide dynamic range contained in high-resolution sound sources is converted to PWM signals without loss. These technologies provide reproduction of natural and finely detailed sound, enabling perception even of delicate music nuances.

(LOAD ADAPTIVE PHASE CALIBRATION)

LAPC

Speaker impedance changes with each frequency and a power amplifier is required to drive speakers without being affected by the speaker’s characteristics. However, conventional digital amplifiers are connected to speakers through a low-pass filter at the output stage, so they are even more strongly affected by the speaker impedance characteristics. Also, although the amplitude characteristics of conventional amplifiers due to negative feedback were improved, the phase characteristics could not be enhanced. We thus developed a speaker impedance adaptive optimization algorithm that performs correction to the ideal impulse response through digital signal processing by measuring the frequency amplitude-phase characteristics of the amplifier with the speakers connected. This new technique enables flattening the frequency characteristics of amplitude and phase, which had previously not been achieved by amplifiers, as well as delivering a sound with rich spatial expression.

Advanced Speed Silent Power

Supply

The power supply technology incorporated in the reference-class model SU-R1000 has been employed for improved speaker drive power and a greater feel of energy. The switching frequency has been increased from the conventional 100kHz band to the 400kHz band to ensure stable supply of voltage and current and to reduce adverse effects of modulation noise on the audio quality. The device is equipped with the same GaN FET and SiC SBD as those mounted in the SU-R1000 to deliver maximum performance from the high-speed switching power supply system.

What’s more, a Super Low Noise Regulator is provided in the later stage. It prevents the decrease of regulation due to fixed switching frequency and impedes the mixing of noise component into high frequencies. The result is a low-noise and high-response power supply that maximizes the performance of the digital amplifier.

Three-section Configuration

In integrated amplifiers there are a variety of circuits, including circuits that handle the micro-signals of inputs and those that handle a large current, such as output circuits and power-supply circuits. The SU-G700M2 uses a three-section construction with partitions installed between the circuit blocks according to the signal level handled. This eliminates interference between circuit blocks, thus achieving clear sound quality. In addition to the three-section construction, the SU-G700M2 comes with a bottom chassis featuring a two-layer construction with 1.2-mm-thick and 2-mm-thick steel plates, a top panel made of a 1.6-mm-thick steel plate and a 7-mm-thick aluminium front panel for improved vibration damping.

Low-noise PHONO Input

PHONO MC input is now supported. The PHONO input achieves low noise by using a differential parallel connection configuration of a first-stage, low-noise FET. In addition, four-level gain adjustment enables selection of the best gain according to the cartridge output. This enables optimal playback of high-grade analogue recorded sound sources tailored to the user’s environment.

Klipsch Forte IV Floorstanding Speakers (pair)

Product Details

HIGH PERFORMANCE IS OUR FORTE

First introduced in 1985, the Forte quickly established
itself as the most popular Klipsch model. The elegant design and outstanding
performance made the Forte a standout among its competitors. In 2017, Klipsch
re-introduced the Forte as part of the Heritage speaker series. The new Forte
IV features updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic
engineering, while maintaining the original charisma that made the Forte so
popular.

DESIGNED AND MADE IN THE USA USING DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED
COMPONENTS

Don’t mess with perfection. We’ve made some important
upgrades to the Forte IV, but it remains relatively unchanged since its inception.
Remember great sound? We do, too. The Forte IV enclosure is still made in the
USA, by proud craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Just like Paul W. Klipsch (PWK)
intended.

HIGH EFFICIENCY, HIGH PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKER

The Forte IV hosts a three-way design utilizing a 12” woofer
and horn-loaded midrange and tweeter. The Forte IV incorporates an all-new
K-702 midrange compression driver, featuring a polyimide diaphragm for
exceptional detail and dynamics. The K-702 midrange is mated to a modified
Tractrix® horn — featuring our patented Mumps technology for even polar
response of mid frequencies, giving you more consistent sound throughout the
listening area. The titanium diaphragm high-frequency driver has an all-new
wide dispersion phase plug for providing exceptionally even high-frequency dispersion
for a wider, more accurate sweet spot.

PASSIVE RADIATOR YIELDS FULL RANGE PERFORMANCE

The Forte IV’s well-extended bass is found in the use of a
rear-mounted passive radiator. A mammoth 15” (38 cm) in size, this sub-bass
radiator operates on acoustic pressure generated by the active woofer for
greater bass output and extension.

NETWORK

The Forte IV has been completely revoiced from its
predecessor, utilizing premium componentry in an all-new high-fidelity network
— minimizing electrical degradation throughout the circuitry — for truer to
life sound with best-in-class efficiency and power handling. The new network
draws from the classic three-way steep slope design of the legendary Klipschorn
and La Scala speakers.

BI-AMP INPUT PANEL AND BINDING POSTS

The Forte’s premium, aluminum input panel accommodates
large, high-quality speaker cables. Strong, versatile and quality binding posts
provide the capability for bi-wiring or bi-amping.

BOOK-MATCHED WOOD VENEER

Klipsch only uses book-matched wood veneers for the Heritage
series. The veneer leaves are kept in order as they are delicately sliced from
the timber and precisely arranged to provide a mirror image at the splice joint
— like turning the pages of a book. This gives each speaker an aesthetically
appealing and consistent appearance that is treasured more than any other cut
of wood veneer.

MATCHED PAIRS

Every pair of Heritage series loudspeakers are grain-matched
using wood veneer panels that come from the same timber. Each cabinet is
carefully matched so that each speaker in the pair is practically
indistinguishable from the other. The speakers move seamlessly together through
the factory, and each finished product is inspected and labeled with sequential
serial numbers, ensuring that your Heritage series speakers leave the factory
as a meticulously crafted set.

BUILT TO LAST

While each and every component of the Forte IV is built to
last, Klipsch has always recognized the unique and critical role of a
loudspeaker’s cabinet in the sound reproduction process. From the craftsmen in
Hope, AR to the engineers in Indianapolis, IN, Klipsch has always put an extraordinary
emphasis on cabinet design. The Forte enclosure is assembled using only the
highest-grade adhesives and fasteners. This is a speaker you will hand down
from generation to generation.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (+/- 3 dB) 38Hz – 20kHz

SENSITIVITY1 99dB @ 2.83V / 1m

POWER HANDLING (CONT/PEAK) 100W / 400W

MAXIMUM SPL 116dB Continuous

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms Compatible

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY HF: 5.2kHz

MF: 650Hz

HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER K-100-TI 1” (2.54cm) Titanium
diaphragm compression driver on a K-79T horn

MIDRANGE K-702 1.75” (4.45cm) Polyimide Compression Driver
mated to a K-703-M horn

LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER K-281 12” (30.48cm)
Fiber-composite cone woofer, KD-15 15” (38.1cm) Passive cone radiator

ENCLOSURE MATERIAL 3/4” MDF

INPUTS Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp

HEIGHT 35.75” (90.81cm)

WIDTH 16.63” (42.24cm)

DEPTH 13” (33cm)

WEIGHT 72
lbs (32.7kg)

AT-LPA2

Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable

The AT-LPA2 is the finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio.

Assembled from transparent acrylic, the AT-LPA2 fully manual belt-drive turntable combines contemporary aesthetics with analog expertise, while remaining incredibly easy to set up and use. We designed the AT-LPA2 to minimize resonance, which can cause noise and distortion in the signal chain, while maximizing detailed audio reproduction of your vinyl records with crystal-clear accuracy. Not only is the acrylic stunning, it is also an ideal material for turntable construction, greatly reducing reverberations that might otherwise affect sound clarity.

The AT-LPA2 features a high-density, 30 mm transparent acrylic chassis and 20 mm platter to provide exceptional stability and vibration damping for pure, uncolored sound. Exclusively designed heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration. The mass of the acrylic platter also allows it to spin at a consistent speed. Additionally, an optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain an accurate speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM.

To further reduce unwanted noise, we’ve moved the controls and power supply into a separate unit – a feature typically found only on more expensive turntables – thereby isolating the turntable’s sensitive audio components from electrical interference associated with powering and operating the turntable’s motor. This isolation ensures the quietest performance possible, so you hear only the music from your records, not electrical noise.

The AT-LPA2 comes with a pre-mounted AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge,* which features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. The AT-OC9XEN cartridge is designed to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity, while providing outstanding channel separation. The lower mass of the moving coil structure (compared to moving magnet cartridges) allows the stylus to react more quickly to changes in the record groove, resulting in more detailed audio reproduction.

The cartridge comes mounted to an exclusive machined-aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment, that attaches to the straight, carbon-fiber tonearm. Engineered specifically for this turntable, the new 8.8-inch tonearm also offers VTA adjustment. The lightweight, anti-resonant tonearm tracks smoothly and precisely, utilizing a highly accurate, finely adjustable string-type anti-skate mechanism to counteract any inward pull and maintain proper channel balance. In addition, the tonearm includes two counterweight options (110 g and 130 g) to allow you to use a wide variety of other cartridges, should you so choose.

With its clean, modern look, advanced components, precision engineering, and ease of setup, the AT-LPA2 is your entry into the world of pure analog audio.

The high-density acrylic of the chassis and platter dampens vibrations for supremely quiet playback, allowing the brilliance and detail of your vinyl records to shine through.

The AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge* features a nude elliptical stylus (0.3 x 0.7 mil) and high-purity PCOCC coils. Designed to capture every nuance of your records with stunning clarity, this cartridge blends engineering innovations with carefully selected materials to provide outstanding channel separation and detailed audio reproduction.

*Please Note: AT-OC9XEN’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. The cartridge’s low (0.35 mV) output voltage also requires the use of a step-up transformer or moving coil phono preamp to boost the signal.

To minimize electrical interference and ensure optimal performance, the AT-LPA2 features a separate power and control unit. This design isolates the sensitive audio components from power supply noise, resulting in a cleaner, more accurate sound.

The AT-LPA2’s newly designed tonearm is engineered for precision and ease of use. Featuring advanced materials and construction, the tonearm provides superior tracking with reduced resonance, allowing for faithful reproduction of the original recording.

Features

• The finest turntable Audio-Technica has ever developed, designed to reveal the purity of analog audio
• Despite the turntable’s mechanical precision, it remains incredibly easy to set up and use
• Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• 30 mm-thick transparent chassis is made from low-resonance, high-density clear acrylic
• 20 mm-thick, high-density transparent acrylic platter is calibrated to spin at a consistent speed
• AT-OC9XEN MC cartridge* with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus provides detailed sound reproduction with excellent channel separation and low distortion
• Separate control unit / power supply isolates the turntable from unwanted electrical noise
• Optical sensor, positioned under the spindle, monitors platter rotation to maintain accurate speed
• Newly designed, carbon-fiber tonearm is precision-engineered for superior tracking and stability, with adjustable VTA
• Highly accurate and finely adjustable weighted anti-skate mechanism (string-type)
• Includes both a 110 g and 130 g counterweight to accommodate most cartridge configurations
• Exclusive machined-aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment
• Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal
• Exclusively designed heavy-duty, height-adjustable feet isolate the turntable from vibration
• Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, ground wire, 45 RPM adapter, removable hinged dust cover, hex wrench (to adjust tonearm height), white inspection gloves (to prevent fingerprints during setup)

Specifications

Cambridge Audio

EXN100 Network Player

EXN100 is the music-streaming powerhouse of the EX range. Expertly refined in London, EX is a leap forward in performance, engineered to bring out the full potential of your music.

Advanced streaming platform

Built on our fourth-generation StreamMagic platform, the EXN100 provides seamless access to high-resolution audio files, as well as MQA files. It’s Roon Ready, with support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and more.

Precision engineering

EXN100 features significant enhancements in its post-DAC analogue stage, contributing to increased clarity, separation, and an expansive soundstage, ensuring a truly exceptional listening experience.

EXN100 redefines high-fidelity streaming, combining cutting-edge digital engineering with meticulous analogue refinement to deliver breathtaking clarity, depth, and precision.

High-Resolution Audio Support

Experience music as the artist intended, with support for high-resolution audio formats up to 32-bit/784kHz PCM and DSD512. EXN100’s precision-engineered DAC ensures every note is delivered with breathtaking accuracy and warmth.

Effortless control with StreamMagic

Navigate your library, discover new artists, control playback, and tweak the 7-band EQ with the StreamMagic app—giving you full command of your music from anywhere in your home.

Comprehensive Connectivity

Designed to fit seamlessly into your setup, EXN100 includes optical, coaxial, USB Type-B and USB Type-A ports for direct playback.

TV playback

HDMI eARC allows TV audio to integrate effortlessly, delivering superior sound for movies, games, and live performances.

High-Resolution Display

See album artwork and track details in stunning clarity on EXN100’s large, high-resolution screen. Or switch to VU meters for a classic hi-fi aesthetic.

Multi-Room, Your Way

Let the music flow seamlessly from room to room by syncing multiple Cambridge Audio streaming devices around your home.

Built-in Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2 and ROON compatibility gives enormous flexibility to build the perfect multi-room system.

Whether you group all your rooms into one big party system or want the music to follow you from one space to another, multi-room audio keeps the listening going.

Pro-Ject MC Step-Up Box S3 Step-Up Transformer

SOUND UPGRADE FOR YOUR MC CARTRIDGE

The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step Up Box S3 is the solution.

Lively, dynamic & natural

The MC Step Up Box S3 works very differently compared to a phono preamplifier. The windings ratio of the transformer determines the gain factor. As it works completely passive and no external power is needed, no extra power can be produced. The increase in voltage is achieved by a coresponding decrease is current. As there is no amplification, the MC Step Up Box S3 has a remarkable noise performance and a very low level of distortion. The sound with a Step-Up Transformer will be more lively, dynamic and natural.

Gold plated

Premium RCA terminals

Gold plated in- and output RCA terminals for optimum signal transmission.

Aluminium

Solid full aluminium housing

Due to the timeless design & rigid aluminium casework, the MC Step Up Box S3 is built for eternity.

Impedance

Cartridge impedance setting

Cartridge impedance matching button on the back. Two different settings available: 10-40Ω & 40-150Ω

Made in EU

High-quality materials

The new Step Up Box S3 is carefully designed and handmade in Europe.

Technical Specifications