NEXT GEN STREAMING DAC AND STREAMING AMPLIFIER FROM ELECTROCOMPANIET

Electrocompaniet Unveils the Rena S-2 Steamer and DAC and Electrocompaniet Rena SA-2 streaming amplifier, plus they have updated their EC Play app, to support TIDAL Hi Res FLAC and Plays with Audirvāna.

Norwegian HiFi brand Electrocompaniet roll out next generation Rena products.

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA SA-2 WIRELESS STREAMING STEREO AMPLIFIER

Building upon the success of its predecessor, the SA-1 the Electrocompaniet Rena SA-2 combines the latest in Electrocompaniet streaming technology with a high-performance DAC and amplifier, all designed and manufactured in-house, in Tau, Norway, and a sleek and modern design,

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA SA-2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER & DAC

• 2 x 75W CLASS D amplifier

• DAC 192kHz/24bit*

• 32-bit floating-point DSP

CONNECTIONS

• 1 x USB for external storage

• 2 x Optical input

• 1 x COAX input

• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)

• 1 x Combined line out+optical out

• 1 x DC input

• 2 x Speaker output

WIRELESS CONNECTIONS

• Advanced 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO

• WiSA 96 kHz/24bit wireless speaker connection

STREAMING FEATURES:

• AirPlay 2 ®

• Spotify ® Connect

• Qobuz ®

• Plays with Audirvāna

• TIDAL ® Connect

• Roon Ready

• DLNA

• Internet Radio

• Bluetooth streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device

SUPPORTED FORMATS:

• All popular formats including: WAV/WAVE, MP3, AAC+, Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WMA,

 up to 192kHZ/24bit, DSD, up to DSD 128 (5.6 MHz)

DIMENSIONS:

• W180 mm x L 180 mm x H 49 mm

• Weight: 1,8 kg

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA SA-2 PRICE

Available now the Electrocompaniet Rena SA-2 costs 1,299€

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA S-2 STREAMER AND DAC

The new Electrocompaniet Rena S-2 features a host of proprietary technologies with a focus on in-house design and production.

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA S-2 STREAMER & DAC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DAC

• DAC 192kHz/24bit*

• 32-bit floating-point DSP

CONNECTIONS

• 1 x USB for external storage

• 2 x Optical input

• 1 x COAX input

• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)

• 1 x Combined line out+optical out

• 1 x DC input

WIRELESS CONNECTIONS

• Advanced 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO

• WiSA 96 kHz/24bit wireless speaker connection

STREAMING FEATURES:

• AirPlay 2 ®

• Spotify ® Connect

• Qobuz ®

• Plays with Audirvāna

• TIDAL ® Connect

• Roon Ready

• DLNA

• Internet Radio

• Bluetooth streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device

SUPPORTED FORMATS:

• All popular formats including: WAV/WAVE, MP3, AAC+, Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WMA,

 up to 192kHZ/24bit, DSD, up to DSD 128 (5.6 MHz)

DIMENSIONS:

• W180 mm x L 180 mm x H 35 mm

• Weight: 1,6 kg

ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA S-2 STREAMER AND DAC PRICE

The Electrocompaniet Rena S-2 costs 999€ and is available now.

ELECTROCOMPANIET ENHANCED EC PLAY APP

Electrocompaniet has also announced the latest version of its in-house developed popular EC Play app and streaming software. Packed with new features and improvements, this release aims to provide music enthusiasts with an elevated audio experience. One of the key highlights of the new EC Streaming Engine is its seamless integration with TIDAL, the music streaming platform.

With TIDAL HiRes 24/192 FLAC support, and TIDAL Connect, Electrocompaniet users can now enjoy their favourite tracks in high-resolution audio quality.

PLAYS WITH AUDIRVĀNA

In addition to TIDAL integration, Electrocompaniet has also obtained the prestigious “Plays with Audirvāna”  certification for the EC Software Engine. This certification is a testament to the EC Streaming Engine compatibil[1]ity and seamless performance with Audirvāna.

Audirvāna is a software company founded in Paris in 2011, dedicated to comput[1]er-based high-end audio playback. Their team has developed in-house and improved a unique technology to turn one’s comput[1]er into a high-performance digital audio source. Their application is a solution to manage and organize one’s music whether it comes from a local music library or an HD streaming service (like TIDAL or Qobuz) and also includes all the features expected by the most demanding music professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

“We are excited to introduce the enhanced EC Play app and streaming software to our valued customers,” said Lasse Danielsen, Sales & Marketing Director at Electrocompaniet. “With TIDAL HiRes 24/192 FLAC support and the ‘Plays with Audirvāna’ certification, we are confident that this new version will take the  audio experience to new heights, allowing users to immerse themselves in the richness and clarity of their favorite music.”

The updated EC Play app also features an intuitive, multi-language user interface, making it easier than ever to navigate through your music library, create playlists, and discover new artists and genres. With its sleek design and user-friendly functionality, the EC Play app is designed to provide a seamless and enjoyable music streaming experience.

HiFi PiG Says: Electrocompaniet show once again that they have embraced more lifestyle HiFi as well as delivering High End audiophile separates.