T+A Caruso All-In-One Music System

Caruso is a compact all-in-one music system offering superb sound quality that caters for all modern music sources: it integrates streaming from a network or the Internet, Spotify Connect and AirPlay, as well as the classic CD, DAB+ and VHF radio receivers. It even includes a bidirectional Bluetooth module and inputs for analogue and digital sources such as TV’s. It reproduces all these 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 / treble units are coupled directly to the loudspeaker chassis. Thanks to the Caruso’s digital signal processor, the audio is controlled by an ultra-precise active cross-over unit (active loudspeaker concept). Several different sound modes are available, ensuring that the system always delivers excellent sound quality regardless of its positioning.

For a device this small, the sound experience is incredible, thanks to the consistent use of aluminium sub-assemblies that provide the perfect mounting for the drive units, which T+A calls the Aluminium Framework. The Caruso is the first T+A device of any kind to use the NavigatorOS, with the 7” HD touchscreen providing intuitive control of all the system’s functions, as well as displaying cover art in impressive style. This is also mirrored on any device iOS or Android device capable of using the free app. If desired, the plinth of the Caruso can be illuminated, thanks to the integrated LED strip light in the bottom plate. For ambient lighting, users can choose between different colour modes and lighting intensity.

The weight of the Caruso is an indication of the unit’s internal ruggedness. The case is enormously rigid thanks to its newly developed T+A Aluminium Framework: a complex profiled extrusion acts as the loadbearing support for the entire internal architecture. The result is that the Caruso’s net internal volume is relatively large, which in turn contributes to its astonishing reproduction of very deep bass. Even at extremely high levels, the case remains composed and resonance-free.

Overview:

Amplifiers - 200 Watts continuous - 300 Watts peak
Soundsystem - 2 channel stereo active concept - 7 high performance drive units
Inputs - Analogue, digital, USB, LAN, WLAN
Outputs - Pre Out, Sub Out, headphone
Music services - Tidal, Deezer, qobuz, Airplay 2, Spotify Connect
CD-player - Multi format CD text
Radios - FM, DAB+, Internet Radio
Bluetooth - Bi-directional sink + source
Features - Gracenote Music ID Services

"The T+A Caruso is a stunning piece of kit that provides almost anything a HiFi buff could want in a single box... and then some. The sound quality is impeccable and can rattle the teacups when cranked up. T+A has a good dealer network in the UK so there’s no excuse for not going out and giving the Caruso a listen. I promise that you won’t be disappointed." - Mark Sparrow, Forbes

"What has surprised me, pretty much from the moment I turned it on though is how close it gets to ‘real’ Hi-Fi at times, whilst being as convenient, user friendly and generally clever as smaller and more ‘normal’ wireless speakers." - Ed Selly, AV Forums

Specifications:

CD PLAYER
Formats/Frequency Response - 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

STREAMING CLIENT
Formats - AAC(LC/HEAAC)/WAV/FLAC/MP3/Vorbis/WMA/AMR-NB/AMR-MB/ALAC
Services - Tidal, Deezer, qobus, Spotify Connect (subscription required). DLNA, Airplay 2
Interface - Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
Features - T+A Navigator App for iOS, Android in preparation, Gracenote Musik ID
USB - 1 x USB 2,0 Mastermode

BLUETOOTH
Standards/Codecs - A2DP 1.2 (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX®, MP3, AAC, SBC, Bi-directional sink + source 

RADIO TUNER
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 - DS/RDBS, station name (PS), station logo, radiotext (TR)

AMPLIFIER
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
Subwoofer Management -  variable 40 Hz to 150 Hz
Loudspeaker Chassis - 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 / Weight - 29 x 29 x 27 cm / 12 kg, 11.4 x 11.4 x 10.6 inch / 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

Width:

29.00 (cm)

Height:

29.00 (cm)

Depth:

27.00 (cm)

weight:

11.60

Brand:

T+A

download_Caruso Brochure:

/content/files/Caruso_brochure_UK.pdf

Colour:

Black