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Perfectly matched to the DreamPlay X, with two lines of conversion processors, tube and transistor outputs, and an external ELEKTRA power supply.
A TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION
MANTAX features the luxurious desgin of the legendary Kalista products manufactured in our workshops for over 30 years.
It is like always made exclusively from high quality materials. The chassis and housing are made from a mix of aluminium, acrylate and Stainless steel, giving the device exceptional decoupling qualities.
MANTAX is a versatile device capable of delivering 24 differents sound profiles.
Electronic board components are soldered by hand and the units are assembled in our workshop by Métronome Technologie’s technicians.
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2 FINISHES AVAILABLE

Black Pearl Finish

Diamond Finish
Product Specifications
Conversion processors
REFERENCE
AKM
AK4499EX
ESS
ES9039MPRO
RANGE
AKM
High-End
ESS
High-End
THD+N
AKM
-124 dB
ESS
-122 dB
DYNAMIC RANGE
AKM
S/N 135 dB
ESS
S/N 137 dB
Amplification stage
Tube
Transistor
Analog outputs
RCA
Output impedance
100 Ohms
Max. output level (0 dB)
3 V
XLR
Output impedance
150 Ohms
Max. output level (0 dB)
3 V
Display
Size
3 inches
Resolution
432 x 432
Screen touch
Yes
Digital inputs
I2S
PCM
44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
DSD
DSD64 to DSD256 Native
S/PDIF
PCM
44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
DSD
DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
AES/EBU
PCM
44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
DSD
DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
Toslink
PCM
44.1 to 192 kHz / 32 bits
DSD
DSD64 DoP
USB
PCM
44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
DSD
DSD64 to DSD512 Native
General specifications
Power consumption
25 Watts
Standby power consumption
20 Watts
Operating temperature
+5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity
5% to 90%
USB
1 port USB 2.0 (for device update)
Weight drive
27,7 kg
Weight Elektra
12,5 Kg
Dimensions (drive)
445 x 120 x 420 mm
Dimensions (Elektra)
420 x 70 x 430 mm (PSU Low profile) – 420 x 85 x 425 mm (PSU tower)
Available accessories
Anti-vibrations Silent base
Classic Tripod furniture
Can be customized (on request)
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