Caruso All-In-One Music System
In the Autumn of 2008 T+A introduced the first Caruso to the market, and within a very short time it acquired cult status due to its unique design philosophy and high-quality construction. Its direct successor – the Caruso Blu – continued this heritage in a modernised form, but the new Caruso undoubtedly represents the greatest step forward in the development history of this equipment: in terms of external appearance and technology it has been re-designed from the ground up, whilst remaining faithful to its roots.
It reproduces all sources in outstanding quality via its seven integral loudspeaker systems.
Three power amplifiers with 100 watts continuous power for the subwoofer system and 50 watts each for the mid / highrange units are coupled directly to the loudspeaker chassis. Thanks to the Caruso’s digital signal processor the whole is controlled by an ultra-precise active cross-over unit (active loudspeaker concept). Several different sound characteristics are available, ensuring that the system always delivers excellent sound quality regardless of its positioning. For a device that small the sound experience is incredible, and the key feature behind this is the consistent use of aluminium subassemblies, we call it T+A Aluminum Framework.
Technical Specifications
| Formats / Frequency responce | CD-DA (12cm), CD-R* CD-RW*, Audio CD MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3) Windows Media Audio (WMA, DRM not supported) / 2 Hz – 20 kHz/100 dB / CD-Text. |
| Formats | AAC(LC/HEAAC)/WAV/FLAC/MP3/Vorbis/WMA/AMR-NB/AMR-MB/ALAC |
| Services | Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, qobuz, Spotify Connect (subscription required). DLNA |
| Interfaces | LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n |
| USB | 1 x USB 2,0 Mastermode |
| Standards / Codecs | A2DP 1.2 (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX®, MP3, AAC, SBC Bi-directional sink + source |
| Internet Radio | Airable Internet Radio Service (> 11000 stations worldwide) |
| FM | 87,5 – 108 MHz; sensitivity 1 µV; S/N > 65 dBA |
| DAB+ | 168 -240 MHz (band III); sensitivity 2,0 µV, S/N > 96 dBA |
| Features | RDS/RDBS, station name (PS), station logo, radiotext (TR) |
| Total output power | 200 Watts nominal, 300 Watts peak |
| Distortion | < 0,02 % |
| Inputs | 2 x AUX (RCA) 2 Veff max 1 x USB 2.0 Mastermode, SP/DIF:1 x coax (192 kSps) 1 x TOS-Link (96 kSps) 2 x LAN (1 x uplink, 1 x out) |
| Outputs | Pre-Amp (RCA) 2 Veff, subwoofer (RCA) headphone 32 Ohm@30mW (3,5 mm jack) |
| Sound Management | 2 channel stereo system with DSP controlled sound characteristics |
| Drive units | 1 x 170 mm long-throw woofer 2 x 170 mm long-throw passiv radiator 2 x 100/40 mm high-performance midrange 2 x 20 mm cloth dometweeter |
| Mains supply | 100-127 V, 220 – 240V, 50-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | max. 300 Watts, Eco standby < 0,5 Watts, comfort standby 5 W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 27 x 29 x 29 cm 10.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 inch |
| Weight | 12 kg 26.5 lb |
| Accessories | Remote control, power cord, USB cable for charging RC, antenna Bluethooth, antenna WLAN, telescopic antenna radio |
| Finishes | Case black with silver top and bottom covers |
Actually we’re scientists….
Ever since 1978 our driving force has been curiosity. Our aim was to define the framework of the possible, and push its limits a little further each day, and that’s what formed the stone of this company. We always aspired to the creation of new findings rather than the exploitation of existing knowledge. We were determined to carve out our own advances, and not simply follow the progress of technology.
