UNIDISK 1.1
Audiovideorevolution.com, US
Oct 2006
"Who says the audiophile can't have it all? Certainly not Linn. Compromise is not an option - this disc player can spin up every format known to man and available currently in a store with the kind of performance you expect from the company that first made it cool to invest in high-end source components. I am totally smitten with the Unidisk 1.1. This universal player is a great argument for those in the high-end circles who love their single-box solutions but long for simplicity and ease of use. For SACD, DVD-Audio and DTS-encoded music, the Unidisk 1.1 sounded lush and inviting. Never edgy or analytical, the Unidisk 1.1 had a way with some aggressive material that made it more listenable but not at the expense of the higher frequencies’ resolution or detail. Imaging was pinpoint accurate and there was a newfound presence to familiar discs that was captivating. The soundstage was wide and deep with two-channel material, while 5.1 music took on new character, capturing more of the inner detail of the recording. CD playback was simply superb. I found myself rejuvenated by the format. Pitch accuracy, transparency, macro and micro dynamics, spaciousness and three-dimensionality are the best I’ve heard in my system. But you can’t forget all of the Unidisk’s other abilities. DVD-Video playback was also spectacular. Colors, black levels and resolution were stunning on my projector. Movies had a smooth filmlike look to them, without losing any detail. I found no stair-stepping effects, artifacts or any chroma anomalies that detracted from the image. Dark scenes benefited from the Unidisk 1.1 with sharper detail. The unit ran nearly flawlessly, with only one hiccup on a DVD-RW of a home movie that made the image hesitate. DVD-Audio, SACD, and DTS discs played faithfully and sounded the best I’ve heard in my rig. When all was said and done, the performance of the Unidisk 1.1 was unmatched and had me smiling from ear to ear. I recommend this player to anyone who wants uncompromised performance and the flexibility of a single box that plays everything."
< Back to Product Reviews