Features
ESS Sabre32 DAC: The Audiolab 7000N Play utilizes an ESS Sabre32 Reference chip DAC (ES9038Q2M) to perform D/A conversion, featuring ESS Technology's 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range. The reference-level DAC supports music file formats such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, and WAV. The system will recognize music files up to 24-bit/192kHz and wirelessly stream these files at up to 24-bit/192kHz to a single speaker (Critical Listening Mode) or up to 16-bit/48kHz to multiple speakers (CD Quality). Some down-sampling may occur to ensure virtually lossless distribution throughout a home network.
- DAC Filters: You can choose between 5 digital filters to configure the built-in DAC to your listening preference. The Linear (Fast) filter is the most common filter with clean overall suppression and excellent rejection with crisp clean highs (best for music with large transients). The Linear (Slow) filter offers a slow group delay and symmetrical input response with less ringing than the ‘Linear-phase fast roll-off’ and punchier bass with clean highs (default setting). The Minimum (Fast) filter offers minimal pre-ringing with no aliasing in the frequency domain and stronger bass than the ‘Linear Phase’ (preferred for imaging and sound stages). The Minimum (Slow) filter is a non-Symmetrical filter designed to minimize pre-ringing, while offering a strong punchy bass with a good transient attack. Last, the Hybrid filter is the combination of ‘Linear-phase’ and ‘Minimum-phase’, offering a fast transient attack, strong punchy bass and crisp highs.
- Critical Listening Mode: For those who wish to hear high resolution audio as originally intended, Critical Listening mode will enable native rendering of high resolution files up to 24-bit/192kHz, with no down-sampling or network synchronization adjustment. In this way, audio files retain their original audio integrity. Critical Listening Mode is only available on one DTS Play-Fi product and does not support multiroom audio distribution.
Wired or Wireless Network: The Audiolab 7000N Play offers an Ethernet (RJ45) port and built-in 2.4GHz+5GHz dual-band WiFi (802.11ac) to connect to your home's network and ISP (internet service provider) for access to internet radio, select online music services, and the music libraries on your Apple iOS or Android device and Windows PC or DLNA/UPnP music server via DTS Play-Fi wireless technology. It also allows for support of Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. When using WiFi, a dual-band "N" or better router is recommended for the most reliable wireless network connection. There are two methods for connecting the 7000N Play to your wireless home network.
- You can perform WiFi setup via the Play-Fi app on your compatible mobile device or Windows PC (this setup allows you to connect multiple Play-Fi device at once to your network).
- You can also use the WPS button on back of speaker if your wireless router supports WPS (this setup only allows you to connect one Play-Fi device at a time to your network).
- You can also use AirPlay 2 for WiFi setup with an Apple iOS device.
DTS Play-Fi Wireless Technology: The Audiolab 7000N Play employs DTS Play-Fi wireless technology for wireless sound that is reliable and high-quality. DTS Play-Fi combines DTS audio and WiFi wireless technology to wirelessly stream high-definition "lossless" audio with no impact on sound quality. DTS Play-Fi will stream pure, bit-for-bit, lossless audio, for uncompromised quality sound - up to 24-bit/192kHz. DTS Play-Fi has a range of up to 100' from your wireless router.
- Play-Fi App: The Play-Fi app (for Apple iOS 10.0+, Android OS 5.0+, or Windows PC 7-10) is required to enjoy DTS Play-Fi wireless audio. From the app you can initially set up the Audiolab 7000N Play network audio player, as well as add, link, and control multiple DTS Play-Fi speakers and players. You'll be able stream music directly from select music online services and internet radio stations, or music on your mobile device or computer to a single DTS Play-Fi product, group of DTS Play-Fi products, or all your DTS Play-Fi products through out your home. The app lets you browse your music by artist, album, genre, or title; and provides album art. You can choose to play the same music in each zone or a different song in each room.
- Alexa Compatible: In addition to the Play-Fi app, the Audiolab 7000N Play supports voice control of select DTS Play-Fi music apps (such as Amazon, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, & Spotify) from an Amazon Alexa device (sold separately) that is connected to the same WiFi network. Voice control functions include initiating playback of an Artist, Album, Song, Station or Podcast from a compatible music app on a specific speaker/player or zone/room; as well a playback controls such as Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause/Resume, Previous/Next Track, Random/Repeat and Like/Unlike.
Note: DTS Play-Fi offers an unparalleled selection of audio products for your home, from compact battery-powered speakers to powerful soundbars, built by the most respected audio brands in the business. No more compromising your style or taste to get a high-quality wireless audio solution. Every single DTS Play-Fi product works perfectly with all the rest, regardless of brand, so you get a huge range of options to customize your home, and one simple, elegant listening experience
Multiroom Audio: With DTS Play-Fi, you can play the same source in each zone or a different song in each room. Eight separate wireless source devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.), each with its own source, are supported simultaneously and any wireless source device can stream to eight DTS Play-Fi playback devices. Due to the bandwidth limitations of most wireless networks, no more than 16 wireless DTS Play-Fi products on a single WiFi network at one given time is recommended. Supported multiroom audio sources include -
- Built-in DTS Play-Fi online music services and internet radio.
- Music libraries stored on your Apple iOS & Android devices with the Play-Fi App installed.
- Music libraries from your Windows PC, Mac computer, Music Server, or NAS Drive via DLNA or UPnP
Online Music Services: DTS Play-Fi and the Play-Fi app allows you to access a variety of online music apps and internet radio stations. Registration, subscriptions, and fees will apply.
- Amazon Music: Amazon Prime members can use Amazon's popular music service for free. A growing selection of over 2 million songs is always ad-free and on-demand, with curated playlists, personalized stations and unlimited skips. Upgrade to Prime Music Unlimited, and enjoy 10 million songs, weekly new releases, and more. Amazon Music HD is a new tier of premium quality music with more than 50 million songs in High Definition (HD) and millions of songs in Ultra High Definition (Ultra HD), the highest quality streaming audio available.
- Tidal: High Fidelity Music Streaming is Tidal’s hallmark. Every track on the service streams in premium audio format, with most in lossless CD quality or above. The service also boasts many exclusive new releases, artist-curated stations and in-depth features designed to complement the music offerings. Available to DTS Play-Fi users in the US and more than 50 other countries.
- Pandora: Listen free to music you’ll love, as Pandora's streaming service evolves with your tastes. Give songs a thumbs up or down, and your stations become more personal the more you listen. Enjoy the service at no charge with ads, upgrade to Pandora Plus for commercial-free streaming, or try Pandora Premium to add on-demand features and premium sound quality to your experience.
- SiriusXM: With over 150 channels of commercial-free music plus sports, talk, comedy, entertainment, news and more, it’s no wonder that Sirius XM is one of the most widely used premium streaming services in North America.
- Qobuz: Qobuz boasts 70,000 albums available for streaming at 24-bit/192kHz, with many more streaming at 16-bit/44kHz CD quality. The service also features in-depth artist profiles and editorial content.
- Deezer: With 43 million tracks, 100 million playlists, and a presence in 182 countries, Deezer literally covers the globe for its subscribers. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month, and include ad-free playback, premium audio quality, and more.
- iHeartRadio: iHeartRadio combines access to over 1,500 of the most popular live terrestrial and internet radio stations with unique live events and compelling custom features, like artist radio, personalized radio, and on-demand podcasts for free. Their new Plus and All-Access subscriptions allow you to pause, rewind, skip and save live radio content, stream on-demand music, and more.
- Napster: Napster is a premium, ad-free on-demand music service. With 30 million tracks, instant playlist creation, and anytime, anywhere access, Napster is justifiably popular on multiple continents with millions of subscribers.
- TuneIn: TuneIn is an Internet Radio service that gives you access to thousands of radio stations and podcasts around the globe.
Mobile Device Music Libraries: DTS Play-Fi provides you with the ability to stream your music wirelessly in high-quality lossless audio from your Apple iOS & Android device running the Play-Fi app. Up to eight separate wireless mobile devices running the Play-Fi app, each with its own source, are supported simultaneously and any wireless source device can stream to eight DTS Play-Fi playback devices. The music files must be physically stored on the Apple iOS or Android OS device (not in the cloud).
DLNA/UPnP Compliant: The DTS Play-Fi system automatically discovers and indexes music from DLNA and UPnP servers on your network. DLNA and UPnP music servers can consist of a Windows PC, Mac computer, or NAS Drive. You can select and stream files in multiple formats (MP3, AAC, FLAC, and WAV) via DTS Play-Fi, including premium tracks encoded at CD quality or even 24-bit/192kHz. lossless content.
AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) through the Audiolab 7000N Play network audio player and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room. If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You can even ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music on the Audiolab 7000N Play. In addition, you can watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the 7000N Play network audio player.
Spotify Connect: The integration of Spotify Connect will enable Spotify users (premium or free) to instantly select and wirelessly stream music to the Audiolab 7000N Play from within the Spotify app (Apple iOS or Android). Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world (over 50 million tracks and counting). Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.
Front-Panel: On the front-panel of the Audiolab 7000N Play network audio player is a 2.8" IPS LCD screen and seven push-button controls.
- 2.8" IPS LCD Screen: The front-panel 2.8" IPS LCD screen indicates song/artist/album information (not album art) from streaming music services, as well as format/folder/track details from DLNA/UPnP audio files. The front-panel display also provides a simple to use GUI for menu and system settings. The LCD screen can even be set to display a VU meter in analog or digital form, showing real-time decibel (dB) levels of the left and right channels. You can manually adjust the brightness of the front-panel display.
- Push-Button Controls: On the front-panel of 7000N Play are seven push-button controls that operate menu settings, playback functions, presets, and power on/off. The four preset buttons allows you to store and easily access up to four of your favorite online music services and internet radio stations. This allows you to select your favorite online music service or internet radio station from the front-panel of the unit without having to access it through the DTS Play-Fi app.
Remote Control: The included IR (infrared) remote control provides basic wireless operation of the Audiolab 7000N network audio player. However, access to internet radio, online music services, and local media storage will require the DTS Play-Fi app (for Apple iOS 10.0+, Android OS 5.0+, or Windows PC 7-10); AirPlay 2 (for Apple iOS); and the Spotify App (Apple iOS or Android).
Analog & Digital Outputs: The Audiolab 7000N Play is outfitted with both analog & digital outputs to connect to an AV receiver, integrated amplifier, preamplifier, or powered speaker. There is one stereo RCA analog audio output, one optical (toslink) digital output, and one coaxial (RCA) digital output. The digital outputs support 2ch PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The analog RCA output can be set to Variable or Fixed.
USB Ports: The Audiolab 7000N Play features a rear-panel USB-B port for control purposes, as well as a rear-panel USB-A port for firmware updates.
- USB Control Interface: If you are using the 7000N Play with the Audiolab 7000A integrated amplifier, you can connect this USB Control Interface port to the 7000A "Update" Interface port with the included USB-B data cable. You can then use the Play-Fi app on your Apple iOS or Android device to control the listening volume.
- USB Firmware Update: The rear-panel USB-A port is only to be used for upgrading the internal firmware and service updates only.
Note: The USB ports cannot be used for media playback from a laptop or desktop computer, smartphone or tablet, and other USB media device.
Power Requirements: The Audiolab 7000N Play comes with a detachable 6.5' IEC 3-prong AC power cord that will need to plugged into the back of the network audio player and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).
- 12V Triggers: Two 12V triggers (3.5mm) are provided to allow the 7000N to be switched off and on remotely. Connect your component's 12V trigger output to the 7000N Play's 12V trigger input. The network audio player's 12V trigger output (labeled "Link") can be used to daisy-chain to another component with a 12V trigger input.
- Auto Standby: The 7000N Play network audio player will automatically enter standby mode after 20 minutes or 1 hour of no audio signal and control inactivity.
