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T+A MP 2500 R
The Multi Source SACD Player
The MP 2500 R is our newest and most sophisticated Multi Source Player and PCM / DSD DAC in the R-Series. He has the same overall design philosophy and technical facilities like the smaller MP 2000 R MK II player. Both have been developed to reproduce high-res audio files without any trace of compromise. Instead of a CD mechanism we have equipped the MP 2500 R with the SACD drive from our High-End SACD player MP 3100 HV which is a completely new development.
As in the MP 2000 R MK II, PCM data is converted using our outstanding double differential quadruple converter with all it‘s sophisticated digital signal processing. DSD data are handled by the unique analogue T+A true 1-bit DSD converter from the PDP 3000 HV, which processes the DSD data in native form as a bitstream rather than converting them. This makes it possible to reproduce DSD data up to DSD 512, as delivered by the USB input of the digital connecting board, to the highest level of quality.
SACD-Drive
It is only natural that the SACD and CD continue to lose significance, as they are increasingly superseded by streamed content; a trend reflected very clearly in the huge success of our multi-source players with their extensive streaming facilities. However, it is clear that our audiophile customers still wish to be able to play music from CD and SACD, because none of us wants to throw away our old collection, and in any case there is an undeniable charm in owning a tangible data medium. Infact the SACD is currently experiencing what we can only term a renaissance all over the world.
Therefore we decided to develop a completely new, modern SACD mechanism incorporating the latest decoder technology, offering very short access times and outstanding error correction. It is capable of reading CD (PCM 44.1 kSps ) and SACD (DSD 64 2.8 MHz) discs at the highest possible quality. We have invested a huge amount of effort in the mechanical design of the drive unit, incorporating a high-quality drive, double laser optics and heavy-duty motors.
With the aim of eliminating all traces of interaction between the moving parts of the disc drive and the remainder of the player our disc mechanism features a mechanical isolation. A heavy aluminium plate and a solid case, which act as a mass damping devices, thereby preventing any structural sound from the mounting surface finding its way to the electronics and the disc mechanism. The disc drawer runs on two accurately machined stainless steel pushrods, while the disc rests in a specially coated, high-quality ABS cradle.
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Usability
90/100
Value for Money
85/100
The MP 2500 R combines bold, weighty bass with lavish resolution, creating focused three-dimensional images and an unusually open sense of acoustic space. HiFi News praised its refined consistency across disc, streaming and digital inputs, while SoundStage Solo highlighted lifelike depth and control. SACD, high-resolution DSD, streaming, DAC and radio facilities make this a formidable single-box digital hub.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Bold yet refined sound with weighty, detailed bass, smooth treble balance and strong dynamics.
Exceptional image focus, depth and retrieval of venue ambience create a convincing, spacious presentation.
Comprehensive source flexibility: SACD/CD, native DSD, network streaming, USB DAC, digital inputs, Bluetooth and FM/DAB/DAB+ radio.
Purpose-built, precision-engineered transport and substantial aluminium construction inspire confidence.
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Cons
HiFi News found the Control 2 streaming interface somewhat clunky and noted firmware setup was required on installation.
At the time of the HiFi News review, MusicNavigator compatibility and Roon integration were still pending.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviewers describe a bold yet refined presentation with substantial, controlled bass, smooth ease and no undue forwardness. Its particularly strong spatial focus, depth, resolution and ability to make recordings feel like live events stand out across the listening reports.
Tonal Balance Musicality
94/100
HiFi News found the sound big-boned, bold and weighty, but also smooth, easy to hear and free of excessive treble restraint. The same review heard a full yet refined balance through the player's various inputs, while SoundStage praised crisp percussion, convincing shimmer and a striking sense of realism.
Resolution Detail
96/100
HiFi News repeatedly praises the player's resolution, crispness and definition, calling its sense of resolution extraordinary and highlighting its focused images and retrieval of venue acoustics. SoundStage likewise heard exceptional depth, coherent layering, individual instrumental space and a highly tangible orchestral scale.
Digital Performance
94/100
Across CD, network and external digital inputs, HiFi News reports a consistently full and refined sound with high detail and no excessive forwardness. It also found the player fast and dexterous, with filter options allowing some tailoring while retaining its strong clarity and focus.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
This is an unusually comprehensive disc player, DAC, network player and radio source, with broad wired, wireless and digital-source support. Day-to-day operation was reported as quick and easy, although the supplied reviews offer limited detail on long-term app behaviour or software stability.
Streaming Software
89/100
SoundStage found startup quick and operation a breeze, with system control available through T+A's iOS and Android app. The player supports network playback, Internet radio and major streaming services, but the reviews provide little extended reporting on app navigation, library handling or reliability over time.
Features Connectivity
93/100
HiFi News confirms SACD/CD playback, a multi-input DAC, computer USB, USB-storage playback and network audio in one component. Ethernet, Wi-Fi, aptX Bluetooth, FM/DAB/DAB+ radio, Qobuz, Tidal, Internet radio and Roon readiness make it highly adaptable for mixed digital and disc-based systems.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The MP 2500 R is described as a hefty, gorgeously crafted aluminium component with a simple, understated finish. HiFi News details a purpose-built SACD/CD mechanism with heavy-duty motors, dedicated optics, isolation, mass damping and a precisely guided loader; SoundStage also praised the look and feel.
Value for Money
85/100
HiFi News identifies the MP 2500 R at £8,366, placing it firmly in the premium all-in-one digital-source market. The reviews document its extensive capability and very strong performance, but do not directly compare its value with similarly priced rivals or offer a clear verdict on whether the asking price is justified.
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