To be released next week at the High End Show in Munich, Germany, Electrocompaniet has announced new products within the range that already included wireless speakers.
The Rena S-1 is a network streamer that can be connected to your existing audio system. It provides a way to connect directly to your existing amplifier, whilst still having the possibility of adding wireless speakers later. Electrocompaniet see the RENA S-1 as an affordable and future-proof way of entering the realm of EC Living.
The DAC will support up to 24bit/192kHz and DSD up to DSD 128 (5.6 MHz). Connections include USB for external storage, S/PDIF TOSLINK input, S/PDIF COAX input, Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps), Coaxial S/PDIF out, Stereo analog RCA output along with 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO.
Streaming supports Airplay, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, WiMP, Qobuz, and Internet Radio.
The Rena S-1 Wireless Streamer features a stylish aluminium chassis and is available in three attractive finishes (undescribed at this time, but appear to be silver, black and copper).
Electrocompaniet's Rena SA-1 is step up again. It offers all the features of the S-1, containing both a streamer and a compact but powerful digital amplifier for upgrading your existing loudspeaker system with next-generation audio streaming. It connects directly to your existing loudspeakers, and Electrocompaniet says it can easily drive even the biggest of speakers.
The amplifiers is rated at 2 x 75w Class D and the specifications are as per S-1, with the addition of 2 x speaker terminals (4-16Ω).
Rounding out the new releases is the Sira L-1 Wireless Subwoofer. Electrocompaniet says that "even though the EC Living SIRA L-1 has the power of a large subwoofer, it's still compact".
The 300w subwoofer can be connected wirelessly to the Rena S-1 and SA-1 streamer and streaming amplifier, and like the wireless speakers connects at 24bit/96kHz resolution.
The entire range is quite evidently Scandanavian in design, offered in multiple high-end finishes and would easily compliment any living space with the convenience of high-res music without all the cables and components.
StereoNET looks forward to taking a closer look at the Electrocompaniet EC Living range when they're available later this year. Local pricing has not yet been confirmed.
For more information visit the Electrocompaniet brand page.
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