MUSEATEX BIDAT
updates
The Bidat is the
"Baby" to the internationally acclaimed Meitner IDAT. The Meitner
IDAT has won distinctions in the USA, Germany, and Hong Kong as being one of
, if not the #1 D/A processor. The Bidat incorporates similar technology to
the Meitner IDAT,setting it apart from the others, and includes a few enhancements
of its own.
Design Features
- C-Lock™
anti-jitter input receiver with digitally activated oscillator control.
- Dual transformers.
- Four layer printed
circuit board.
- 16 to 20 bit
digital audio word input.
- IDAT™ interpolation
algorithm.
- Combination
7350/1547 single bit output.
General Features
- Standard Museatex
chassis with available black or mahogany wood side panels.
- Selectable inputs
(4): AES, TOSLINK, Coax, ST Glass.
- Selectable absolute
phase.
- Balanced and
single ended analog outputs.
- Optional Pre-amp
remote.
- IEC power cord.
Specifications
Electrical
- Digital filtering:
8X over sampling, DSP based "Intelligent" design.
- Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 20 Khz +0, -0.5 dB.
- Total Harmonic
Distortion + Noise: -90dB
- Jitter: Less
than 10 PS. No periodic jitter. Crystal based PLL clock recovery system.
- Inter channel
difference (dB level/Ratio): 0.10 dB or better.
- Noise, optical
and electrical inputs (30 KHz BW): Less than 90 dB.
- Inputs: ST glass
optical, TOSlink optical (EIA), 75 Ohm coaxial, AES/EBU broadcast standard
(XLR).
- Outputs: Balanced
stereo pair (XLR) 600 Ohms. Unbalanced pair (RCA) 300 Ohms.
- Output Level:
3.5Volts RMS (Maximum)
Physical
- Dimensions:
3" X 14.5" X 13.5"
- Weight: 17 Lbs.
Options
- Wired remote
volume control.
Updates
The "Super
Mod"
The Bidat was originally designed with 3 separate crystal-based voltage controlled
oscillators. This was unique because we had the crystals specially made to be
'pull-able' around the sample rates of 33, 44.1 and 48 KHz. This scheme worked
well only if the signal coming from the digital source was within the S/PDIF
spec. In real life, many sources are not. The "super-mod" gets rid
of these crystals and replaces the front-end PLL with another Meitner innovation
- one that allows the Bidat to track the input even if the digital source is
off-spec. The super mod is an extensive upgrade. In addition to the above, it
includes changes to the power supply, power inlet, digital front-end and analog
outputs. The cost of this update is $250.00 USD.
The Bidat "Plus"
Update
This is it! This is the update that puts the Bidat back on top, if it ever slipped.
This update will make your Bidat the best sounding converter on the planet.
The analog stage has been revised as has the power supply decoupling and the
lock detection circuitry. More importantly, the DAC chip is modified to run
in a much more linear fashion with lower distortion. The result is a breath
taking experience. The bass rolls out at you now with a tremendous sense of
foundation. The sound stage is absolutely life like and the subtle inner detail
is beyond description.
The Bidat Switching
Power Supply
This update is no longer available.
(Updates are
performed on Meitner and Museatex products at our Calgary facility.
Email us at john@museatex.com or call
(403) 968-1400 for more information.)