Talk Electronics Thunder
3.1B SE CD Player
The Thunder 3.1B uses a 24 bit/192 kHz upsampler from the swiss
company Anagram Technologies. This is the heart of the 3.1 player.
It results in a player which has a sense of timing and weight without
losing its airy quality.
The benefit of upsampling is that the same information is being
described by using approximately 5 times the number of points in
time, so, quite simply, it is more accurate. The Thunder 3.1B is
available in both single ended or variable balanced configuration.
The bottom line, however, is the sound and this truly is a sonic
gem. Imaging is detailed and pinpoint with a rock solid soundstage.
Frequency response is extended both at the bottom and the top and
the overall sound quality is sweet, yet controlled throughout the
sound spectrum. This quote from Gramaphone pretty well sums it up,
"This player would be an achievement for any manufacturer -
coming from one of the smaller British companies it's nothing short
of remarkable."
Available in black or silver these players are not only built like
tanks (they weigh in at 20 lbs) but are as cosmetically elegant
as any player made today. Available in silver or black and now with
a 10 year warranty!
Specifications
Maximum Output Voltage: 2.4V* RMS
Output Impedance: <100 ohms
Frequency Response: 5“ 20k ± 0.2dB
Distortion 1kHz max output: <=0.001%
Signal - to - Noise Awtd: “104dB
Mains Voltage: 230V /115V/100V AC ± 10%
Dimensions: width 440mm
height 89mm
depth 325mm
(allow at least 400mm for connections)
Weight per unit: unpacked 11.4kg
packed 13.2kg
Price: $4,250.00 USD |