Musicbook SOURCE II (without integrated CD drive)

Lindemann

Network player for studio master quality streaming up to 24-bit / 384 kHz or DSD 256
User-friendly, lightning-fast streaming app for iOS and Android, Roon Ready
Plays music via UPnP/DLNA, USB stick, hard drive, CD drive, or Bluetooth
Supports Qobuz (Connect), TIDAL (Connect), Deezer, HighResAudio, Spotify (Connect), internet radio & podcasts
World-class DAC with AK4493 in mono mode, MEMS femto clock, analog preamp, headphone output

€3,590.00*

Prices include VAT and free EU shipping

Configuration

Isotek EVO3 Initium Power Cable

€119.00*

Länge

1,5 m

3,0 m

Isotek V5 Polaris power strip with 1.5 m connection cable

€699.00*

Isotek V5 Polaris power strip with 1.5 m connection cable

€699.00*

QED Reference Audio 40 RCA Cable

€189.00*

Länge

2 x 1,0 m

QED Reference 40 Analog XLR Cable

€289.00*

Länge

2 x 1,0 m

2 x 3,0 m

Product number: MB-10001.2

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Product information "Musicbook SOURCE II (without integrated CD drive)"

WHY A MUSICBOOK SOURCE II?

The Musicbook SOURCE II is a versatile audio source that meets the highest demands for sound quality! Whether you're streaming music from services or from your own music server, playing CDs or vinyl – everything is possible and easily controlled using the LINDEMANN App or the included remote. Headphone enthusiasts will also love it: the built-in headphone amplifier sets new standards in this class. And to top it all off, there's an excellent MM phono input for your turntable!

THE "HEART" OF YOUR SYSTEM

Connect the Musicbook SOURCE II to a suitable power amplifier such as the Musicbook POWER II or directly to active speakers like the GROOVE – and enjoy music at its finest: detailed yet relaxed, with a wide soundstage or intimate ensemble, powerful and dynamic or soft and emotional. Network connection is available via LAN cable or Wi-Fi, with easy setup thanks to WPS. The USB port also supports hard drives, USB storage devices, and CD drives. Bluetooth is supported as well!

COMPLETE CONTROL

The LINDEMANN App. Intuitive. Smart. Visual. With separate modes for smartphone and tablet, available for both iOS and Android. Light and dark themes included. Browse millions of tracks via TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify, HighResAudio, and more – all in studio master quality, up to 24-bit / 384 kHz resolution. Learn more about the LINDEMANN App and our streaming platform here!

EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The Musicbook SOURCE II delivers outstanding sound quality, thanks to dual AK4493S D/A converters in mono mode. Digital audio data is converted to a DSD signal with femto-clock precision – without using digital filters. This unique technology achieves sound quality that goes far beyond traditional PCM methods. Music feels liberated from digital constraints!

PURE SOUND

With the Musicbook SOURCE II, LINDEMANN takes a bold step: all digital input signals are converted via re-sampling into a high-resolution 1-bit signal (DSD 256). Offering 256 times the resolution of a CD, the conversion to analog is performed using simple analog filtering – completely free of digital filters or signal processors. The result of this "deconstruction" of the converter is a fully transparent musical signal: maximum resolution, vivid tone colors, unlimited dynamics, and an entirely new, “real” atmosphere that recalls the best of analog playback!

Features

Remote Control

The infrared remote control included with the SOURCE II allows not only for volume adjustment, but also for navigating playlists or CDs.

Roon Ready

The Musicbook SOURCE II is Roon Ready and integrates seamlessly into the Roon ecosystem. Enjoy top-class sound quality and intuitive music management.
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Streaming Services

The LINDEMANN app gives you direct access to Qobuz, TIDAL, Deezer, Spotify, and HighResAudio.

TIDAL & Qobuz Connect

The Musicbook SOURCE II supports both “TIDAL Connect” and “Qobuz Connect.” This feature lets you stream your music directly from the cloud using the respective app — easily and in the highest quality.
For more information, please visit www.tidal.com/connect and www.qobuz.com/connect.

Spotify Connect

The Musicbook SOURCE II supports "Spotify Connect", allowing Spotify users to stream directly from the Spotify app to a LINDEMANN network player.
More at www.spotify.com/connect.

Internet Radio & Podcasts

The SOURCE II offers access to around 100,000 internet radio stations and podcasts – and the number is growing!
Station logos and metadata like title, artist, and resolution are seamlessly displayed.
Stations can easily be added to a personal "Favorites" list.

MM Phono Stage

The MM phono stage in the Musicbook SOURCE II is technically identical to our Limetree PHONO II and delivers outstanding sound quality from vinyl – with great listening pleasure included.

External CD Drive

The SOURCE II supports external CD-ROM drives via USB, turning it into a premium CD player with minimal effort and cost.

Headphone Amplifier

The headphone amplifier in the Musicbook SOURCE II has a powerful output stage capable of driving headphones from 16 to 200 ohms.
Technically and sonically, the built-in amp is of the highest quality.

DSD Resampling

The Musicbook SOURCE II is at the forefront of technology: All digital signals can be converted to DSD 256 – a highly regarded format among audiophiles. This new approach even gives standard CD-quality recordings exceptional sound.

LINDEMANN App

The LINDEMANN App is available for both Android and iOS, for smartphones and tablets alike.
It enables smooth, intuitive playback of major streaming services, music servers, and USB media.

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Built-in CD Player

The Musicbook SOURCE II is optionally available with an internal CD drive (for an additional charge).
Thanks to the outstanding internal DAC, the SOURCE II becomes a top-tier CD player.
Discover how much sound your CDs really contain!

Specifications

General

Measurement conditions: 22° C, 230 V mains voltage
Power supply: 90 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption: 0.2 W standby, 8 W operation, 18 W max
Dimensions: 280 × 220 × 63 mm (W × D × H)
Weight: 2.6 kg

D/A Converter

Resolution: 768 kHz / 32 bit and DSD 512
Dynamic range: > 125 dB
THD & Noise: < 0.001 % (@ 0 dB FS)
Master clock: Ultra-low-jitter MEMS femto clock
Re-sampling: 180 dB dynamic range, 32-bit resolution, bit-perfect or DSD
Jitter suppression (re-sampling): > 60 dB
Converter architecture: Two AK4493S DACs in dual differential mono mode, AK4137 re-sampler
Output voltage: 3 V @ 0 dBFS RCA, 6 V @ 0 dBFS XLR

Network Player

Ethernet: 100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, WPS support
Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, Codecs: SBC/AAC
USB: High-speed host interface for hard drives, USB sticks, DVD-ROM drives, max output current 1 A
Supported codecs: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, DSD
UPnP and DLNA support
PCM resolution: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, 24 bit
DSD resolution: DSD 64 to DSD 256
Gapless playback
Streaming services: TIDAL (Connect), Qobuz (Connect), Deezer, HighResAudio, Spotify Connect
Internet radio and podcasts
Roon Ready

Analog Preamplifier

Inputs: Two analog line inputs with 50 kOhm input impedance. Max input voltage: 3 V unbalanced. MM input for connecting a turntable.
MM specs: 47 kOhm / 150 pF
Outputs: One balanced and one unbalanced output. Both outputs can be used independently.
Output impedance: RCA: 100 Ohm, XLR: 100 Ohm. Max output voltage: 3 V unbalanced, 6 V balanced
Volume range: -60 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB steps
Balance control: ±6 dB in 1 dB steps
Frequency response: 1 – 100 kHz (-3 dB)
THD & Noise: < 0.001 % @ 3 V output

Headphone Amplifier

Headphone jack: 6.35 mm (1/4") stereo
Gain: switchable 0 dB / 12 dB
Recommended headphone impedance: 16 – 200 Ohm
Damping factor: > 100

Press

AUDIO-2G (Italy) / January 2024

"SOURCE II and POWER II are a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a definitive, reliable, and beautiful hi-fi solution."

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VUMETRE (France) / June 2023

"Compared to a multi-thousand-euro headphone amp, the SOURCE II delivers a sonic width and musical finesse that comes impressively close!"

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Image HiFi (Germany) / February 2022

"High-end audio without the back pain – SOURCE II and POWER II truly make a dream team."

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Fairaudio (Germany) / January 2022

"The Musicbook SOURCE II CD sounds wonderfully natural and dynamic, never harsh – and it reaches down into the deepest bass registers."

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Lite Magazin (Germany) / January 2022

"Musicbook: SOURCE II and POWER II are in a league of their own. [...] A breathtaking experience that inspires across the board."

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HiFi+ (UK) / January 2022

"Don’t let the size fool you... this [SOURCE II / POWER II] is the real deal when it comes to high-performance audio!"

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USER MANUAL

For setting up your Musicbook SOURCE II

BROCHURE

General brochure for the Musicbook series

Musicbook POWER II

Configuration: POWER II 500

WHY A MUSICBOOK POWER II? What defines a truly great power amplifier? Sufficient output, clean measurements with low distortion and high damping factor, maybe even high efficiency. While all of these are important, they say little about the musical experience it can deliver. A genuinely outstanding amplifier can drive a loudspeaker in such a way that every last nuance of the music becomes audible — effortlessly and with authority. The Musicbook POWER II is not only the perfect partner for the Musicbook SOURCE II, it also knows how to extract the very best from your speakers. Naturally, it delivers excellent measurements and consumes very little power in operation. SECOND GENERATION Externally unchanged, the POWER II introduces key improvements over its predecessor: In the Musicbook POWER II, voltage amplification is handled by a dedicated analog stage based on a top-tier amplifier chip. The N-CORE module acts as a powerful buffer, ensuring a high damping factor and absolute stability. This hybrid concept delivers significantly better sound quality than conventional Class D amplifiers. We call it a Class A-D amplifier. TECHNOLOGY TO THE LIMIT The Musicbook POWER II is a state-of-the-art Class D amplifier. Its "N-CORE" design — short for "Encore" — is nothing less than a revolution. The technical specs are outstanding: extremely low distortion, ultra-high damping factor, and a linear frequency response up to 50 kHz. Even more important: distortion remains minimal at high levels and in the treble, and the frequency response is completely independent of loudspeaker impedance. The connected speaker performs exactly as it should — under total control. The result is a highly musical, resonance-free and colorless sound experience. DOUBLE THE POWER A standout feature of the Musicbook POWER II is its ability to operate in vertical bi-amping mode, allowing one amplifier per channel. Each speaker is then driven separately in its bass and mid/high section. This requires speakers with dedicated terminals for each range. Many loudspeakers respond to this configuration with greater clarity in the low mids and an overall more transparent sound. Thanks to the ten-step bass level adjustment, the sound can also be easily adapted to your room and speaker positioning.

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MOVE

WHY MOVE? Because this speaker moves you – not just emotionally, but conceptually. It challenges everything we thought we knew about the perfect loudspeaker. The MOVE is different. And yet absolutely time-coherent. It will amaze you every single day! It’s no secret: LINDEMANN has been building high-end network players with exceptional sound for years. Now we proudly present the MOVE – a monitor speaker that’s far more than just an addition to our portfolio. MOVE represents a radically new approach. A true rethink of the loudspeaker concept. We re-evaluated every detail and developed a completely new design for high-resolution music playback. A speaker that moves you – highly refined, detailed, natural. Or simply: just right. CONCEPT Unlike conventional speakers, the MOVE is a point source design built around a full-range driver. The entire frequency spectrum is reproduced by a single membrane – completely coherent, without a loss-prone crossover. The voice coil is essentially connected directly to the amplifier output. A super tweeter extends the upper frequency range from 10 kHz to 36 kHz, delivering extraordinary transparency – especially with high-resolution recordings. INNER VALUES The full-range driver in the MOVE is engineered down to the finest detail for a completely lossless reproduction of the amplifier signal. The long-excursion voice coil is centered solely by a newly developed rubber surround, eliminating the need for a traditional centering spider. Even the smallest nuances of the amplifier can fully unfold. One of the key design focuses was energy storage in the cabinet material. The result: a housing made from high-density fiberboard with just 12 mm wall thickness and minimal energy retention. The amplifier signal is converted directly into sound – delivering a particularly clear, energetic playback with excellent bass performance. SYSTEM THINKING The MOVE is the perfect match for our high-resolution network players – whether the MUSICBOOK Combo or the new WOODNOTE Combo. In combination with our active bass extension GROOVE, it forms a fully active reference-class speaker system with bass response down to 25 Hz. The perfect source for this setup? The MUSICBOOK SOURCE or the WOODNOTE SOLO. These flexible combinations allow you to create your ideal setup – for an unparalleled listening experience and pure musical enjoyment.

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GROOVE

DO YOU WANT 2 GROOVE? GROOVE is the active bass extension for the MOVE – turning the set into a true high-end monitor system! Together, MOVE and GROOVE deliver an impressive frequency range from 25 Hz to 40 kHz (–10 dB). A precision active crossover at 100 Hz expands the bass range by a full two octaves downward. The innovative passive radiator system, combined with an active high-pass filter, ensures exceptionally precise and low-distortion bass – ideal for tight, powerful music playback at the highest level. A PERFECT MATCH MOVE and GROOVE together form a complete active speaker system that’s far more than the sum of its parts. This is true synergy in action! The sound is perfectly balanced and delivers deep, powerful bass all the way down to the lowest octaves. The remarkable capabilities of the MOVE are significantly enhanced, creating a truly immersive listening experience. STRONG CONNECTION The innovative design of GROOVE and MOVE uses strong magnets to automatically align both components – ensuring perfect positioning every time. This smart connection not only simplifies setup but also guarantees ideal timing and phase alignment at the listening position. The result: a seamless sonic image, combining the deep, rich bass of the GROOVE with the open, high-resolution sound of the MOVE monitor speaker – for a premium listening experience. Unfortunately, your browser does not support this video. SYSTEM THINKING The GROOVE bass extension is the perfect upgrade for a versatile and powerful system by LINDEMANN. Simply connect a MUSICBOOK SOURCE II or a WOODNOTE SOLO as the source alongside the MOVE – and nothing stands between you and the ultimate LINDEMANN listening experience!

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