Danish System audio has upgraded its compact speaker, which is now called Legend 5.2 Silverback DS (Digital Stream). According to the manufacturer, there is a significant upgrade from the previous model.
under the elegant surface, a brand new digital brain has been built in, which can perform up to 1.2 billion calculations per second. This should provide a significant enhancement in the sound character of the speakers.We are promised that the new software will provide a larger soundscape,deeper base rendering and better precision than before. System Audio especially emphasizes the very linear frequency response.
Simplified signal road
The DS upgrade is mainly about simplifying the signal path to provide better precision,control and clarity.the speakers come with Stereo Hub HT,a digital connection hub that transmits the audio signal wirelessly to the speakers.
Legend silverback system stands out from the crowd with a shorter and simpler signal route: According to System Audio, the music flows directly from the streaming service server to the speaker without any processing, compression or manipulation along the way. The only analog transformation takes place in the starting step in the speakers’ built -in amplifiers. There are two such in Legend 5.2 Silverback DS for the treble and one for the middle register and the base.
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High resolution wireless
Legend 5.2 Silverback DS uses the Wisa standard for wireless transmission, which guarantees a resolution of 24 bit/96 kHz. This also means that they are compatible in multi-room or
System Audio Legend 5.2 Silverback DS review: Enhanced Performance with Optional Upgrade
System Audio has released the Legend 5.2 Silverback DS, a new iteration of their popular Legend 5.2 speaker, priced at SEK 32,990 for a pair (including a stereo HUB HT and remote control). The speakers are available in both white and black finishes.
A key feature of the Legend 5.2 Silverback DS is the availability of an optional DS (Digital Signal Processing) upgrade, costing an additional €669 (approximately SEK 8,000). This upgrade is designed to further refine the speakerS performance. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the importer for detailed information regarding the upgrade solution. https://system-audio.com/
The review was written by Geir Gråbein Nordby, a journalist specializing in audio and picture technology who has been with ljud & Bild as 2001. His expertise covers hi-fi, headphones, and home theater systems.