MP 200 Multi Source Player

MP 200
Multi Source Player

The MP 200

The MP 200 was developed with the design requirement of combining compact dimensions with a wide range of sources. From Bluetooth and CD to the very latest streaming and radio reproduction, the unit is able to exploit all sources to their fullest potential. The MP 200 can handle not only FM, FM-HD and DAB+ reproduction, it also offers equally convenient streaming from mobile devices and local network memory devices. External digital sources benefit equally from its outstanding signal processing capabilities.
Although the MP 200 works with any D/A converter, its overall design was developed to provide a special synergy when used with the Series 200 converters - the DAC 200 and HA 200: the T+A SYS Link exchanges control data, routes audio signals along the optimum path, and allows the MP 200 to become the command centre of a complete system when the T+A MusicNavigator app is used.

Radio & CD

In addition to Internet radio access, which is an integral part of the MP 200’s streaming client, the device provides three additional forms of radio access: FM, FM-HD and DAB+. The unit’s high sensitivity to incoming signals is in part responsible for its superlative sound quality, but the digital intermediate frequency, demodulation and stereo decoder output stages employed also play an important role. It is only the intelligent combination of all these qualities which makes the most classical of all signal sources sound so outstanding, whether using cable or an aerial.
Although digital streaming content has now gained a dominant position in the audio world, we continue to work constantly on further developing our CD mechanisms: this is the only way we can maintain a position where we can give our customers the unrestricted freedom to select their preferred music sources. The size of the MP 200’s integral slot mechanism was developed specifically to suit the space available in the MP 200, where it fits seamlessly into the case. With its short access times and excellent error correction system - the result of further development - it plays back disc content with virtually zero delay once the CD is inserted, and operates completely without reproduction errors.

Digital Inputs

The MP 200’s digital connecting board features two digital S/P DIF inputs and one optical input, which enable any external source to be connected - including set-top boxes, disc drives and memory devices. A supplementary S/P DIF output is also available. Signal transfer and processing are carried out at HD-quality.

Control System

The App control system provides full control of every aspect of the MP 200, including access to streaming services and radio stations, as well as adjusting the smallest details of each device connected to the system. The MP 200 and the T+A MusicNavigator App - developed here in Herford - deliver a convenient and complete method of control using any iOS or Android device.
The front panels of the Series 200 devices were designed to be ergonomically efficient, with an intelligent combination of direct-access buttons and a jog dial (rotary push-dial).

Streaming Client & Bluetooth

Our streaming client was developed in-house, and forms one of the links between the MP 200 and the outside world. This network circuit, designed with audiophile criteria in mind, processes incoming WLAN, LAN and USB Master-Mode signals, thereby providing access to high-quality streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. For local applications the streaming client is able to stream audio data up to a quality of 192/24 (HD).
In contrast to standard computer-based solutions, which are typical in the audio industry, our streaming client is an in-house development from the ground up, and for this reason is completely free of quality losses, as often occurs due to high-frequency interference.
In addition to exceptionally high reproduction quality, the outstanding feature of the streaming client is its convenience of operation: all streaming services and Internet radio stations are managed by the free Airable service, which carries out the system administration in the background.
Thanks to the aptX HD™ technology employed in the MP 200, mobile data transmission no longer represents a barrier to high sound quality: in spite of the limited bandwidth of Bluetooth, the system can even cope with uncompressed Flac files.

Specifications

CD-Player

Formats

CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-text

Frequency response and dynamic range

2 Hz – 20 kHz / 100 dB

Streaming Client

Formats / Standards

MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC

Data rates

PCM 32 … 192 kHz, 16/24 Bit; MP3 bis 320 kBit

Supported media servers

UPnP 1.1, UPnP AV and DLNA kompatible Server, Microsoft Windows Media
Connect Server WMDRM10, DLNA compatible servers

Services

Tidal, Deezer, qobuz, Roon Ready, (subscription required)

Features

Auto Network Config., Internet Radio Station database (automatic updates)

Interfaces

LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T,
WLAN: 2,4 GHz,+20 dBm (100 mW), IEEE 02.11 b/g/n
2 x USB 2.0 Master mode

Tuner FM

Frequency range

FM Radio 87,5 – 108 MHz (Europe / US); 76 – 90 MHz (Japanese version)

Sensitivity

Mono (26dB S/N) 0,9 µV, Stereo (46 dB S/N) 40 µV

Overload margin

103 dB µV

Stereo channel separation

50dB

RDS Functions

Stationname, Radio text

Tuner DAB

Reception standard

DAB, DAB+

Freqency band

168 – 240 MHz (Band III)

Overload margin

103 dB µV

Sensitivity (BER = 10 – 4)

2,5 µV

Bluetooth

Supported audio formats

aptX HD™, MP3, AAC, SBC

Freqency band

2,4 GHz: 2042Mhz ... 2480Mhz Max. transmission power <10 dBm (EIRP)

RC protocol

AVRCP

Inputs

SP/DIF (16-24bit): 2x coax (192kHz), 1x TOS-Link (96kHz)

Outputs

Digital output coax (IEC 60958), SYS-LINK and USB-SYS output

Mains / Accessories / Dimensions

Mains in

200 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 25 Watts

Normal operation (max.)

25 W

Standby (ECO)

< 0,50 W

Automatic power down

After 90 Minutues without music signal

Dimensions

10 × 32 × 34 cm, 4 x 12.6 x 13.4 inch

Accessories

Remote control handset FM200, Mains cord, USB-SYS-cable and RJ-45 SYS-Link-cable for connection of a DAC 200 or HA 200, WLAN and Bluetooth antenna

Weight

4,4 kg, 9.7 lbs

Finishes

Alu silver anodized (43), Alu schwarz anodized (42)

Technical modifications reserved

Support

Catalogue

Catalogue Series 200

English

German

User manual

User manual MP 200

English

German

App

MusicNavigator G2 App

iOS

Android

Software

Version information

Version

Used licenses

GPL

For a period of three years after last distribution of this product or its firmware, T+A offer the right to any third party to obtain a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code on physical storage medium (DVD-ROM or USB stick) for a charge of 20€. To obtain such copy of the source code, please write to the following address including information about product model and firmware version: T+A elektroakustik, Planckstr. 9-11, 32052 Herford, Germany.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

LGPL

For a period of three years after the last sale of this product or its firmware, T + A offers any third party the right to receive a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code on a physical storage medium (DVD-ROM or USB stick) for a fee of € 20 to obtain. In order to receive such a copy of the source code, please write to us, specifying the device type of the relevant product and the firmware version:T+A elektroakustik, Planckstr. 9 -11, 32052 Herford, Deutschland

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

BSD

BSD License

MIT

MIT License

Reviews

Futureaudiophile.com 6/2024

Final Thoughts on the T+A MP200 Audiophile Player…

If you are building a T+A Series 200 system, stop reading this and just go, get your MP200. The quality, functionality and integration make this selection a no-brainer. There are a few options to add to the system if there are other digital sources that you want to listen to. I hope that T+A continues to expand the app’s capabilities as well in this regard. I have learned that they have done just this with some of their lower end products and have plans to bring such changes to their 200 Series and HV series products sooner than later. That’s good news, indeed.

When I recently received a Compact Disc transport, I finished with recommending the product: “If you are an audiophile with lots of CDs and a high-end DAC, you want to make sure that you can feed that DAC with the highest-quality digital signal possible.” With the MP200, my feelings are similar with the important addition of, “If you are an audiophile with lots of CDs and also like to stream your music to a high-end DAC…” The T+A MP200 is the rock star frontman for a formidable audiophile system, with performance that goes well beyond what would be implied by its diminutive size.

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Fidelity 3/2023

Kleines Format, großer Klang

Sicher, als Komplettanlage bewegen wir uns mit der Serie 200 bereits im fünfstelligen Preisbereich; bedenkt man aber, dass wir es mit echten No-Nonsense-Geräten deutscher Ingenieurskunst zu tun haben, die sich ausschließlich gegenüber dem Eigenleben der zugespielten Musik verantwortlich zeigen, dann führt an der Serie 200 von T+A für all diejenigen kein Weg vorbei, die der Paarung von langjähriger Tradition und entwicklungsfreudiger Innovation mehr vertrauen als blumiger Esoterik. Was sagten Bert Brecht und Hanns Eisler doch über große musikalische Kunst: "Es ist das Einfache, das so schwer zu machen ist." In Herford ist dies T+A mit der Serie 200 zweifelsfrei gelungen.

The Absolute Sound 2/2023

T+A Series 200 - Good Things, Small Package

Each individual component is an unqualified success with top-flight sound and undeniable musicality. Meanwhile, the fully loaded stack can go toe to toe with the best modular integrateds at a fraction of their cost. If you’re in the market for a component or a component stack that delivers superb sonics, musicality, value, achingly good looks, and the advantages of separates, along with a small footprint, the Series 200 will remind you that good even great things really do come in small packages.

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Hifi News 2/2023

MP 200

The Multi Source Player moniker is definitely well chosen, as T+A’s MP 200 marries excellent streaming capabilities to a capable CD transport and even analogue, DAB+ and Internet radio. A smart, compact unit, it would be a great complement to any DAC, but combine it with its 200 series stablemates and you end up with an incredible music system that’ll challenge many larger-format competitors.

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hifi.nl 11/2022

Review T+A 200-modellen

Voor dat geld krijg je wel een spectaculair systeem met alle mogelijkheden die je maar kun wensen en een focus op pure geluidskwaliteit.

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Audio Poland 7/2022

Midi in Germany

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Audio 6/2022

Alter, neuer Adel

MP 200 - schnell, agil, feinauflösend
Preis/Leistung: überragend
Ja, es stimmt: für kleines Geld ist diese Kombi nicht zu haben. Aber diese Kraft, diese Feinheit, diese Eleganz, die Verarbeitung, das Design – da werden viele Fans auf dem Erdball sofort ihre Kreditkarte zücken. Wagen wir den Superlativ: Das ist die beste, kompakte Elektronik, der wir je lauschen durften. Der Haben-Wollen-Impuls ist nicht nur mächtig, sondern überbordend.

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Image Hifi 3-4/2022

Eine Kette nur mit starken Gliedern

Die T+A Serie 200 ist bei aller Neutralität und der hohen Auflösung so gekonnt abgestimmt, dass musikalischer Fluss und emotionaler Gehalt der Musik immer erhalten bleiben. Die Wiedergabe gerät stets packend und involvierend. Der Hörer wählt Titel auf Titel, Album auf Album aus und ist entzückt von jedem weiteren, bewegenden Hörerlebnis mit der rundum empfehlenswerten Serie 200. Nach dem Test fällt mir der Abschied schwer.

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Stereoplay 12/2021

Schätze der Akustik

Streamer, CD-Laufwerk, Analog- und Digitaltuner, Bluetooth und digitale Eingänge in einem Gerät zu kombinieren, ist eine Idee, die in der gelebten Praxis einfach bestechend gut ist. T+As Multiplayer wird für viele HiFi-Fans, die rein digital unterwegs sind, eine Rundum-sorglos-Lösung darstellen. Im Teamwork mit dem DAC/Vorverstärker DAC 200 ergibt sich gar ein Duo, das in Sachen Ausstattung und wohlgemerkt Klang kaum noch zu schlagen sein dürfte und mithilfe der genialen T+A-App auch einfach bedienbar ist.

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