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Product Description

The Limetree BRIDGE is a high-quality network adaptor designed to transfer music from streaming services including ROON, and local storage media digitally in studio master quality to existing D/A converters or other devices with digital inputs. This makes it possible to upgrade an existing hi-fi system with streaming for little money. Here Lindemann would like to address owners of older LINDEMANN devices such as the 820S or the 825, but of course all other customers with a converter or a CD player with a digital input as well.

For this purpose the Limetree BRIDGE is simply connected with the network by means of a LAN cable or via WLAN. It has also a USB port for connecting hard-disks or USB storage media. There is an optical and a coaxial digital output. A professional studio engineering sample rate converter makes sure that all streamed formats can be played back on an existing converter without major losses in sound quality.

Features

Master Grade Reproduction
The LINDEMANN streaming platform offers a studio master grade reproduction. Either through a LAN connection or wireless via WLAN. Due to WPS, integrating the device into your existing system is just a breeze. Moreover, the ARM core high-performance processor and the web update feature make the platform absolutely future-proof.

Superior Quality
The circuitry of the Limetree BRIDGE designed around the powerful streaming platform has been tuned for optimum signal quality. All music files are post-synchronised by an ultra precise FemtoClock. The data processed in this way are free from jitter, the most frequent cause of a poor digital playback quality. When output over the digital outs, the DSD data are automatically converted into high-resolution PCM data so that owners of older DACs can also enjoy high-res media of all kinds. With many older DACs the Limetree BRIDGEs exceptionally low-jitter digital signal produces an audible increase in sound quality.

For the power supply Lindemann use a high-quality medical grade wall plug transformer which ensures a particularly good isolation from line disturbances. Owing to the elaborated onboard filtering and special voltage regulators, Lindemann were able to realise an exceptionally low-noise power supply with a ripple voltage below 10 µV.

Lossless Convertion
The digital outputs of the BRIDGE can be perfectly adapted to the input specifications of the respective converter. In the course of this the digital input signals are modified by a high-class studio engineering sample rate converter in such a way that all resolutions of the streaming platform can be played back without sound losses.

The Limetree BRIDGE offers a Bluetooth function which enables a wireless music playback e.g. from smart-phones or tablets. At the same time the A2DP Bluetooth audio transmission protocol ensures the very best sound quality. It can also play back music from USB storage media such as USB sticks or hard-disks. For this purpose the device is equipped with a USB host port on the back.

The Lindemann App
The Limetree BRIDGE is controlled almost exclusively via the newly designed LINDEMANN app which is available both for Android and iOS. Apart from the smartphone version, there is also a proprietary tablet version in the landscape mode. The app allows a fluent, intuitive browsing and searching. A new feature is the simultaneous display of browse view and play view. In addition you can also call up your current play queue. The album-oriented programming allows the playback of a complete album with just one push of a button!

In addition, the range of streaming services is diversified, with a clear focus on studio master quality and hi-fi subscriptions. Customers may choose between TIDAL, Qobuz, ROON, Deezer, HighResAudio and Spotify. Through Lindemann's partner airable they will also get access to thousands of podcasts and radio stations worldwide.

Technical Specifications

GENERAL
Power consumption: 0.1 W standby, 3.5 W operation, 8 W max.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 107 x 40 x 107 mm (4.2 x 1.6 x 4.2 in)
Weight: 300 g (0.66 lbs)
Power supply: 5V DC
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
RCA coaxial 75 ohms: max. resolution 192 kHz, 24 bit
TOS optical: max. resolution 192 kHz, 24 bit
Clock: Ultra low jitter MEMS FemtoClock
Mode 1: PCM is output as 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz, DSD is output as PCM 88.2 kHz
Mode 2: PCM is output as 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz, DSD is output as PCM 176.4 kHz
NETWORK BRIDGE
Ethernet: 100 Mbit/s
WLAN: dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
USB 2.0 high-speed host interface, max. output current 1.5 A
Supported codecs: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, DSD, UPnP and DLNA support
PCM resolution: 44.1 kHz up to 384 kHz, 24 bit (WLAN up to 192 kHz)
DSD resolution: DSD 64 up to DSD 256 (WLAN up to DSD 128)
Gapless playback
Streaming services: TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, HighResAudio, Spotify, Internet radio and podcast

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Specifications

Product Type
Streamers / Music Servers
Brand
Lindemann
Condition
New
Product Code
LMAN-LTREEBRIDGE

Delivery Information

Delivery is free for all orders over £250.

'In Stock' items ordered before 1pm will be dispatched the same day.

We use DPD Local 'Next Day Service' for most UK deliveries. Orders sent via 'DPD Local - Next Day Service' will be fully tracked with a 1-hour delivery timeslot on the day of delivery. Standard delivery is Monday to Friday.

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