Cowon has introduced ‘PLENUE S’, which is a premium quality audio player available in the market. The Plenue S uses the best sounding DAC chip, the PCM 1972A. Engineered by Burr-Brown, the device is exclusively meant for Hi-Fi audio systems. It also employs a high-precision Dual TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) Clock that helps in reproducing precision 44.1kHz and 48kHz sound without any discrepancies. Furthermore, it offers a firm sound quality even when the temperature, temperature of surrounding environment, or voltages may get changed due to the extended playback time. It includes a built-in 3Vrms high performance amp that offers a powerful driving performance. With this, the user can use high-impedance Hi-Fi headphones without demanding for a separate headphone amp. The user can relish a more powerful sound experience even with normal receivers. This device can generate a high frequency format of DSD256, without calling for a PCM conversion.

Understanding the Technicalities

'PLENUE S' claims 120dB (SNR) Signal-to-Noise ratio, 0.0005% (THD+N)Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise, and -139dB Stereo Crosstalk. Apart from this, it has the latest version of COWON's JetEffect 7, and BBE+ that enables consumers to make modifications according to the receiver’s category, and also fulfill audio environment and preference requirements. Built with a 3.7' AMOLED touchscreen, this device features the intuitive control GUI at a glance. Physical playback control buttons and touchscreen buttons are also there to provide ease in operating the device. A Gapless feature is also included to avoid gaps between each track. It displays multiple player skin designs, high definition Album Art View, matrix browser, and Stereo level meter on the vivid screen, enhancing the visual enjoyment. A microSD card slot is also available for easy storage expansion.

PLENUE S showcases a titanium silver color full metal unibody design, which is built with processed aluminum that offers durability and luxurious appearance as well. Also, the precision-cut design of the metal head, the circular power button, and the attractive LED indicator illustrates the practical and beautiful design characteristics of this latest device.

• Features:
• Supports DSD256(Quad rate DSD), the highest frequency among all DSD formats.
• Can reproduce best quality 24bit/192kHz sound.
• Uses balanced output to reproduce crisp original sounds.
• Hi-Fi Stereo DAC